Articles Archive for July 2009
(c) aguyiusedtoknow
There are a growing number of individuals becoming more and more irritated with political correctness, with counter intuitive discriminatory politicies and confliciting ideals of equality. Issues which are inflaming a potential conflict between the …
Animal testing is on the rise. When it comes to animals, progress seems to be running backwards.
The main lesson of history is that is that it can never be predicted. The nuclear genie cannot be put back in the bottle. So why throw away the ultimate insurance policy?
Proponents of same-sex marriages argue that this is the “perfect time” to focus more attention on the issue. But, is the struggle for gay marriage the right direction for the US GLBT movement today? Is “Gay Marriage” more trouble than its worth?
It is 40 years since Neil Armstrong took his giant leap for mankind after landing on the Moon on the 20th July 1969. Unfortunately, mankind has stood rather still since then as manned exploration of …
(c) rasmithuk
Around 20 workers at Vestas, the world leader in wind turbine blade manufacture, have occupied the company’s UK factory on the Isle of Wight since last Monday. The factory is due to close on 31 July …
(c) *saxon*
This week saw another by-election and another defeat for Labour. The Labour government is in the final act of government, wherein by-election defeats stack up and power ebbs away until parliament must dissolve. The …
Image by Kamel Cabrera
Director Ken Loach’s latest movie, “Looking for Eric” is playing host to a great deal of media coverage. This is partly due, of course, to the sheer animal-magnetism of its aging star- …
(C) Xurble
In the midst of a heatwave and the beginning of the swine flu epidemic little over a month ago, what did Gordon Brown do about the situation? He appointed a new health minister.
This made …
(c) Riveroyster
So. Eugenie is going to Newcastle University this autumn. I know, I know, weren’t we all on tenterhooks waiting to find out which lucky city would be the recipient of a young royal student? …
So far, 2009 has been an epic year for activists. From the highs of Joanna Lumley’s on-air wrong footing of immigration minister Phil Woolas, to the lows of the pseudo-anarchic G20 protests, political campaigning has …
It’s summer time again. Finals are over, degree results are in and graduation ceremonies are looming. The general mood amidst the new wave of graduates should be one of celebration, excitement and anticipation. Instead, thanks …

