Author Archives: jb

That would be because you turned up too late…

Posted on 7 November, 2012 by jb

Not in the last 2 world wars (which you did anyway) but after we defined Greenwich as where East and West start Source: xkcd.com

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My Last Column About the Presidential Election (Really)

Posted on 6 November, 2012 by jb

President Obama’s fairly grim, toothless, meandering and perfunctory presidency gained excellent contrast from an assemblage of GOP candidates so demented and corrupt that even to so describe them would be an insult to the many hard-working demented and corrupt politicians … Continue reading →

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You would be joking….

Posted on 6 November, 2012 by jb

If Nate Silver at the New York Times FiveThirtyEight (the number of electoral college votes) blog is accurate, I won’t be unhappy. What concerns me more is the effect that the first presidential debate had on voters – Obama drop … Continue reading →

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Stay well away from this stuff…..

Posted on 2 November, 2012 by jb

Shot through to Le Tigre, a bistro in Haguenau just across the border in France on the way to an exhibition at the Burda Art Museum in Baden-Baden. As one does… In the process of ordering the Menu de Jour … Continue reading →

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The flag’s a big plus

Posted on 1 November, 2012 by jb

  HT @avlmelbourne

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Allen’s Day

Posted on 1 November, 2012 by jb

All Saints. Or All Hallows Or – if you’re in France – Toussaint Cue for a song by one of the most gifted songwriters and pianists to come out of New Orleans

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Power of Life. Andreu Alfaro. Mainz

Posted on 30 October, 2012 by jb
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Not the best time to fix your windscreen wiper

Posted on 30 October, 2012 by jb

 

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Tunes for a Tuesday – 30 October 2012

Posted on 30 October, 2012 by jb

  Autumn Snow – Bison – Quill [Listen] Stranded In Snowville – The Winter Sounds  – XO For The Holidays Vol. IV [Listen] Eskimo Snow – Why? – BIRP! Best of 09 [Listen] Snowmelt – Weed Diamond – BIRP! August … Continue reading →

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Bullshit bingo to the power of ten

Posted on 29 October, 2012 by jb

A tree felled by a forestry company in New Zealand later rolls down a hill, onto a main road and just misses killing a couple in a car. This is Nelson Forest’s abominable management-speak response: “We work diligently with all … Continue reading →

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