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Militant about Mansfield: pro-Mansfield Blog Buttons
In the continuing post-Olympic Campaign to promote Mansfield as the Centre of the Universe, I thought we could have some blog buttons. These are for use by all pro-Mansfield websites.
The one you don’t recognise is Tony Egginton, the Mayor.
I’d add Alan Meale MP, but not without permission - he may be allergic to the word “Militant”, if I recall my political history correctly.
Victory at all costs? Politics Decoded by Garbo
Victory for the Pommes!
Congratulations to Sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe. His opposite number in Australia, Kate Ellis will now have to wear an England jersey to a sporting event thanks to our athletes not only getting more gold medals that the ever winging Aussies, but actually getting more medals over all. We have become [...]
Beijing 2008 Olympics: Freedom of Speech Promised then Denied
At the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, a promise was made that demonstrations would be allowed to go ahead without hindrance.
This has not happened, as shown by this report from Channel 4 News.
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Britblog Roundup Olympic Edition
The best posts in the British blogosphere have been rounded up by Mr Eugenides this week.
Featured posts include this Sino-Sceptic Beau Bo D’Or cartoon and a report on the 437 BBC personnel visiting Beijing for the 2008 Olympics, which compares with 300 British Competitors and “several” politicians and their retinue. Oh - and 39 policemen.
Citius, Altius, Fortius and Politicus
Lazy Sunday Afternoon
Usually on a Sunday I like to settle down, read the Sunday papers, fill myself with food and watch the afternoon’s offering of football. Last Sunday however was slightly different because there was a whole new form of live entertainment being broadcast right around the world. Extreme Olympic Torch Relay Running.
The Rules
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