As an atheist I have natural compassion. It’s how almost all atheists work, actually. We care about others and right from wrong because that’s who
Month: May 2011
A Religion without a God
This is a speech given by Derk Jan Eppink in t’Stadleest bookshop, Antwerp on 25th May 2011 at the re-launching of the Dutch translation of
Following the leader
I am still fascinated by the aftermath of the failed Judgement Day Rapture event, which successfully didn’t start with loads of earthquakes at 6pm, and
Demented Director for Britain’s Got Talent?
Unless I’m held prisoner upsidedown in a glass box, or it’s for professional reasons, I do not consume any of Simon Cowell’s programming. However, I
Gaza concentration camp crossing opened
This is the Jewish way. It has to be stopped. Today is a day that the Palestinian people of Gaza have longed for. From today,
Feral Acceptance
It’s Flashback Friday. Every Friday we bring back a golden oldie article from yesteryear. A chance for you to re-read it and see if it
Radio Caroline capitulated with the authorities in 1964
Watching the mentally afflicted radio anoraks who are suggesting that Radio Caroline appearing on the UK Radioplayer system is dancing with the devil, cow-tailing to
The Punishment Fits The Policy
(Guest Author: Peter Moore) Although Christopher gets a bit flippant now and then, I think that one reason that we find ourselves in accord is
Has Judgement Day moved to June 1st?
I wonder if the mad people from madland who pushed around to the extremely gullible that Saturday May 21st was Judgement Day did it out of
I’m not dead … Are you?
Now then, do stop me if I’m wrong but I’m not dead. That’s good news to me, since I don’t want to be dead. I
Will you be Raptured?
As you may be aware, Christopher England was ‘Raptured’ yesterday. Apparently this was to annoy all the stupid Christians who assumed they had the monopoly
What *did* happen to Madeleine McCann?
Many years ago I worked with a guy called Brendan. Among his many faults, or should that be, charms, was his ability to activate a
Have they charged the McCanns yet?
It’s Flashback Friday. Every Friday we bring back a golden oldie article from yesteryear. A chance for you to re-read it and see if it
Christopher England -v- Radio Caroline
This is all about Christopher England, so it’ll be a fantastic read. Handsome, plus the voice (and looks) of a god. There is quite a
The day I nearly made toast of a major superstore
People like toast. I like toast. Toast smells nice. Mid-mornings people want toast. So, we bought a toaster. Rather, I was sent out to buy
Guess the Nationality!
F’woarrr. Ay? Ay? F’woarr. Ok, let’s make this scientific as a cover for what might be pounced upon by the Political Correctness gone mad
Tribute from Libya
I continue to spend 7 or 8 hours of my life every evening glued to Tribute FM, a contemporary English speaking radio station broadcasting from
The Offshore Pirate Radio Ship Challenge
The phrase “put your money where your mouth is” is often sneered at people who have made pronouncements about something. After careful consideration I’ve decided
A tribute to Tribute
I guess this is my overdue tribute to Tribute FM. Tribute FM is an ‘illegal’ or ‘pirate’ radio station in waiting. However, unlike such stations
The all newly launched South London Radio
It’s Flashback Friday. Every Friday we bring back a golden oldie article from yesteryear. A chance for you to re-read it and see if it
Background radio -v- Foreground radio
RAJAR is the name given to the organisation that gives random people a diary and says, “Hey, stick these pretty stickers in the bits over
AM fades and buzzes but Radio Caroline wants it
(Guest Author: Peter Moore) [In response to Christopher England’s article “Pirate Radio Ship Ahoy?” (here)] Chris makes his points well, as ever and yes, Pirate
A guide to why rich Liberal Democrats voted Labour
Trying to understand politics is a nightmare. Trying to understand how and why people support a particular party is a double nightmare. Hence the need
Death by Facebook
I have moaned many times about Facebook. Although I have a presence there with 450 people kind enough to call themselves my friends, Facebook is
The World Ends on Saturday
PREPARE FOR THE END OF THE WORLD. I can unexclusively reveal that Judgement Day is here. WE ARE ALL GOING TO DIE ON SATURDAY MAY
Pirate radio ship ahoy?
As you know, I scan the olde worlde ‘anorak’ discussion boards and fora as well as those used by the folks involved in today’s thriving
Why I hate old songs
It’s Flashback Friday. Every Friday we bring back a golden oldie article from yesteryear. A chance for you to re-read it and see if it
Why bother putting books in libraries?
I stumbled into Walton Library recently. Now, like most libraries, it is a waste of time and space, despite being housed inside a lovely building.
A perspective on Climate Change
Sometimes a simple graphic illustrates it all. Here we have two graphs that make that point very well. When looking at the famous ‘hockey-stick’ graph
Oi Google, don’t make me hate you!
Google are lovely. I am a Google anorak. I know that they get stuff out of me in return, but I love their services mainly
First preference Yes, Second no?
On Thursday in England we have to vote on whether or not we want the Alternative Vote (“AV”) system. Like many folk out there I
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