I’m using Live Writer as my blog editor for the first time, and so far there are no problems. I got fed up with the numerous problems with Qumana, and decided to switch.
Let’s hope it works.
Not really in the mood to write anything today. Probably just as well as there are enough stories in the newspapers to make one despair of this country. Please check out any of the blogs in my sidebar, there’s bound to be something of interest.
Also, if you’re interested in that sort of thing, there is a lively debate still raging in the comments section of the BNP ballerina post below. You can also check out my Shared Items site. I will spend the rest of the evening reading blogs and adding any interesting material I find to that site.
A few months ago, I joined the fine team of bloggers over at Anyone But Ken. I wrote my maiden post today, a short article on the rumoured rise in council tax to pay for the Olympics. I would appreciate it if you could check it out sometime.
A bit busy with work right now. Be back in the next few hours.
Meanwhile, over at Ellee’s, an interesting article on the Ruth Kelly story.
Worth checking out.
I’ve been tagged by Tony Sharp.
Five things you didn’t know about me:
1) I was a Marxist in my university days.
2) I don’t drive.
3) I speak six languages.
4) I am passionate about the poetry of W.B Yeats, and can recite many of his poems from memory.
5) For a long time, I seriously considered joining the clergy.
I’m in a wonderful mood today, so I won’t tag anyone.
An article in the Grauniad by former New Labour spin-doctor Lance Price, sympathising with the Foreign Secretary, Margaret Beckett. Apparently, the poor darling is in a difficult position, twisting herself in knots to endorse the execution of Saddam Hussein, when she is herself strongly opposed to the death penalty. She was also unhappy about the Cabinet decision to update Trident.
Our poor Maggie needn’t suffer so. She could always resign.
Just a thought.
Here’s wishing you all a Happy New Year.
What are the chances of Castro joining them before 2006 is up?
Nice to see that plans to indoctrinate the nation continue apace:
Businesses have been warned by a Government watchdog they must individually quiz every member of staff on gay rights - or risk being sued for discrimination.
Industrial relations quango Acas has spent thousands of pounds of taxpayers’ money drawing up a detailed 18-question test to establish whether workers are being unfair to any homosexual colleagues. Employers are advised to use the so-called ‘audit tool’ on all staff, then check their answers against a special score sheet to ensure staff do not have a bad attitude. …
Questions range from knowing how many gays live in the UK, to whether the business displays a ‘rainbow flag’ - a symbol of homosexual rights - on the premises.’
Thus far, it is not yet compulsory for employers to administer the questionnaire, but I wouldn’t bet on it staying that way. Nothing like a little bit of ‘political education’ to have us all thinking as our masters would like. How long before a Government minister endorses the Acas approach?
And what happens if some hapless employee fails the test? ‘Diversity awareness training’, no doubt. Acas are laying on free ‘consultancy’ services for any employer who feels they are falling down in this area. For ‘free’ substitute ‘taxpayer funded’, and the picture becomes clearer.
Not quite Siberia, but we’re getting there.
