I spoke to a very intelligent, politically passionate woman today who'd voted No in the referendum because of the lack of clear, accurate information about electoral reform currently available, and the enormous presence of the bamboozling lies of the No campaign. When I explained simply how AV actually works, she was really disappointed by her ( Read more... )

I was going to write a long post about all the reasons why it's vital to vote YES in tomorrow's referendum, but several people have already done the hard work for me, far more eloquently than I could.

For example, queex has a superb piece on the lies of the No Campaign here, while those lies are deconstructed in a handy blow-by-blow form hereThere's ( Read more... )

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Today is National Take Action Against the Cuts Day, apparently. Here is a rather cool LJ article with links on how you can help do so, should you wish, without leaving your own home. (With thanks to vevaphonics)

http://anotherusedpage.livejournal.com/234802.html

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A couple of creative ventures people should really see.

Firstly, for anyone around in Cov during the early part of this week, my friend Inigo has written and directed a short play called Kissing Standing Up, a funny and touching piece that explores the full range of kisses that are out there. It's on at the Tin Angel this Monday, Tuesday and ( Read more... )

Verity Lambert, the first producer and one of the major architects of Doctor Who died today at the age of 71 ( Read more... )

Deadline for downtime is this Sunday, so I really need to know, has anyone been able to get Work Iron for me? I can find other things to do this downtime, so I’m not going to be devastated if it’s not available, but most of my abilities hinge on my having Work Iron, so I do need to get it ASAP ( Read more... )

Does anyone going to the Easter Maelstrom from Coventry have room for me and my assorted piles of crap in their car?

I'm afraid I don't travel light - I take my bell tent, and a stash of rugs and candles with which to furnish it. On the plus side, I'm pretty flexible about when I can leave, and am happy to chip in for petrol.

Today's date is 08/07/06 - that's mildly entertaining.