On Saturday 20th Nov I spent the best part of the day at Barcamp Non-Profits (NFP) at the Oxford University Club. This was my first Barcamp, so I was interested to see how the event and it’s organisation was to unfold. For the uninitiated a Barcamp, often called an unconference, is as the name would suggest an ad hoc organised … Read the remaining 590 words

I was shocked to see a recent article by the Daily Mail which they claim finds that councils are abusing anti-terrorist powers to check up on average citizens emails and phone calls. It’s like 1984 all over. At the end of the summer I plan to move all my email correspondence to encrypted formats. I’ll post between now and then … Read the remaining 25 words

I remember how low I felt during the 2004 American elections. I knew Bush was going to win and because world affairs are so tied up in American policy, I knew the dark times were going to continue. Now I can’t help but feel good at seeing the loss of The House to the Democrats and (as I write this) … Read the remaining 186 words

Oh my god! Webcameron, you have got to be kidding. The latest propaganda tool from the conservatives is the ‘personal’ video blog of their illustrious leader. Extra homely realism is provided with him washing up and background screaming children. I’m sure there was always an unspoken rule of not using your kids as political tools, but this man is really … Read the remaining 127 words

Well, first things first. We have a new/old blogger on the circuit. Ram Skate Raider has stated his/her own blog where we can expect a contemptuous view of Thanet and all around. Ok, with that out the way I’ll give you all some bigger news. There is a Manston Parish Council public meeting being held this Thursday with with a … Read the remaining 173 words