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The Cluetrain Manifesto: 10 years on.

The Cluetrain Manifesto: 10 years on.

Cluetrainplus10 is a celebration of the Cluetrain Manifesto 10 years on. Bloggers have been invited to write about one of the 95 Cluetrain theses. I’ve chosen Thesis 84: We know some people from your company. They're pretty cool online. Do you have any more like that you're hiding? Can they ... Read more »
Introducing Twistory: 1914

Introducing Twistory: 1914

Twitter is people saying what they're doing right now. So what would history be like if it had played out on Twitter? I'm calling it Twistory. Sellar and Yeatman meets Web 2.0. All the history you can remember in 140 characters. Here's a chunk of something I've been working on these past few ... Read more »
In Praise of British Citizenship Ceremonies

In Praise of British Citizenship Ceremonies

Patriotism, let alone nationalism, is not that British. We seem coy about celebrating our nationality and it's rather a shame. Until recently the Union Flag was seldom flown on public buildings and, unlike in other parts of the Commonwealth where the Queen's portrait is often seen or the States ... Read more »
50% Income Tax: Who cares?

50% Income Tax: Who cares?

The one aspect of the 2009 Budget that made the headlines was the 50% Income Tax that will be levelled on incomes over £150k. And let's recall what that means: if you earn more than £150k, you'll pay 50% on that portion of your wage over £150k. I'm personally in favour. The Tories haven't said ... Read more »
Daily Mail Reader Offer

Daily Mail Reader Offer

I can't imagine why I thought this was ... Read more »
Jade Goody's Funeral Pyre

Jade Goody’s Funeral Pyre

Momentarily, I misunderstood the BBC News page. I have edited this pic, to emphasise what I thought I saw. A funeral pyre in Bermondsey, for Jade Goody? Of course not! Obviously! ... Read more »
The Practical Way to Keep Fit

The Practical Way to Keep Fit

I picked up a set of about 12 self-help manuals in a charity shop a few weeks back. They have proved to be mightily entertaining. I think Harry Robert's 1939 volume 'The Practical Way to Keep Fit' is superb. The illustrations are of particular amusement. Here are some choice ... Read more »