I came across an article about how much time you can now have off (a year). "And isn't it brilliant ladies!" It made me wonder though whether improving maternity rights (which I agree with has) has just helped to enforce gender stereotypes and damage women's pay and job prospects. Would be it better for gender equality to offer either partner the ( Read more... )

Went to the Talking Heads open mic evening last night with sotacrThey were looking for people to get up and tell rubbish jokes for a free drink. Fortunately I was brought up on crap jokes by my Dad. So I got up and told an old favourite which use to make me laugh as a child, before I realised it was totally stupid ( Read more... )

Here's something from a meditation course I did last year and have been meaning to post for a long time. No author is attributed to this piece ( Read more... )

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Apparently this is an environmentally friendly cleaning agent - but does anyone know shops where you can buy it?

Went to Soho last night for a Trauma Pet gig. Transport was provided through the ‘supporters club’ minibus - many thanks to mudgetheotter for doing the driving. The decadant atmosphere of the club suited the Trauma Pet style, who sounded good despite initial feedback problems. Though the lead singer did look a little tired (physically not the singing) - ( Read more... )

Firstly, wanted to add my condolenses. I was very sad to hear the news of his sudden death. I didn't know him, but he certainly had an influence on my music collection, which has helped me get through the ups and downs of life. I wasn't an avid listener to his programme, but did avidly tape the Festive 50 each year. Will miss his anecdotes too and ( Read more... )