Top Stories and Blog Review Tuesday April 21st
Nationwide
Happy Birthday, Your Maj!
Speed Limits to be cut on A Roads.
Stephen Hawking very ill in Cambridge
Inside Broadmoor
International
Oxfam warns of climate diaster.
Cheney demands Obama reveal torture “success”.
Senegal gay convictions quashed.
Pirates laundering ransom money in Dubai
DAILY BLOG REVIEW / by Jennie Rigg
John Beacroft-Mitchell explains the new Lib Dem tax policy – or you can go to our fluffy friend for a longer explanation.
Amused Cynicism highlights research which proves that faith schools are not, in fact, better.
The World is My Country is one of many having a little giggle about TwitterFAIL.
Stephen Glenn on how the SNP are trying (somewhat ham-fistedly) to get in on this whole “smeargate” thing.
Slipscale at UK Bikers on the government’s proposed changes to the speed limits.
Alix at Lib Dem Voice highlights worrying news about the government sharing secret police surveillance information with E.ON in the run up to the Kingsnorth protests.
Redemption Blues has this week’s Britblog Roundup.
And finally John Rentoul’s bizarre Blair fetish churns out yet more comedy gold, or if that’s too vomit-inducing for you, you can browse through previous Netcasts
Top Stories & Blog Review – Monday 20th April
Nationwide
Google accused of UK tax avoidance
Labour warned: supporters sick of ‘venom’
G20 officer ‘pointed Taser at protesters’
‘Markets must make way for interventionism’
International
Obama defends reaching out to Chávez
Boycotts hit U.N. racism conference
Suspected U.S. drone kills 3 in Pakistan
Red Cross ‘worn out’ in Sri Lanka
DAILY BLOG REVIEW / by Sarah Ismail
Aqoul Iraqis now feel Secure Enough To Sin.
Bartholomew’s Notes Why Obama’s Kenyan grandmother didn’t convert to Christianity.
Blood And Treasure Jackie Chan doesn’t want freedom in China.
Charles Shaw/Our Kingdom On the history of ‘kettling’ in America.
Desi Pundit On racial stereotyping in children’s literature.
Liberal England Yesterday’s Sunday Times claims that Ed Balls ‘ran Labour’s smear unit.’
Natalie Bennett Recommends a book on feminism.
Still want more links? previous netcasts are full of them.
Top Stories and Blog Review Sunday 19th April
Nationwide
Five killed in head-on M1 crash
Government Apologises to Binyam Mohammed.
Labour’s climate measures mainly hot air
Lib Dem donor accused on Israeli arms deal
International
Revolt stirs among China’s nuclear ghosts
Far-right Geert Wilders plans sequel to Fitna
Iran sentences U.S. journalist to eight years
Google avoids £100m UK tax
DAILY BLOG REVIEW / by Jennie Rigg
Slim pickings today, since the whole internet is awash with the shocking news
that dumpy middle-aged Scottish ladies can sing better than airbrushed pouty debs (the bits of it that aren’t still giving publicity to that cock Staines, anyway) so apologies for the paucity of links.
Stephen Tall at Lib Dem Voice makes the best post I have seen on the resignation of Alice Mahon (I also made a small post about it).
The Digger adds to the torrent of new evidence of police violence at the G20 protests.
The Lay Scientist rips into Christian Voice.
Sarah Ismail wants a discussion on disAbility and parenting.
And speaking of parenting, Mr Quist has no truck with Change4Life’s parenting messages.
Alex Wilcock has had a visitation from his local MP.
Tom Griffin thinks there might be an Irish lesson for the middle east.
And, as usual, Septicisle has more, or you can browse through previous Netcasts
Top Stories – Sunday 19th April
Nationwide
Five killed in head-on M1 crash
Susan Boyle is YouTube sensation
Labour’s climate measures mainly hot air
Lib Dem donor accused on Israeli arms deal
International
Revolt stirs among China’s nuclear ghosts
Far-right Geert Wilders plans sequel to Fitna
Iran sentences U.S. journalist to eight years
Google avoids £100m UK tax
DAILY BLOG REVIEW / coming later
Top Stories & Blog Review – Saturday 18th April
Nationwide
G20 officer ‘hit me across face’
Police ‘should be punished for covering up ID’
This rampant executive must be under control
Faith schools fail to improve standards
International
Israel ready to bomb Iran’s nuclear sites
US declares warming gases are health threat
Obama offers Cuba ‘new beginning’
Cleric who led militants in Pakistan released
SATURDAY REVIEW / by Sunny
Guy Aitchison – Sends an email to the BBC on their “kettling” story.
Crooked Timber – Reducing inequality: what to do about the top 1%
Craig Murray – When in trouble, play the terrorism card
Top Stories – Friday 17th April 2009
Nationwide
G20 police receive 145 complaints
Nurse struck off for secret BBC filming
Make Budget greener, say Tories
Signs of economy ‘turning corner’
International
Violence in Indian elections as rebels kill 17
Afghanistan to change controversial ‘rape’ law
CIA immunity on interrogations stirs anger
Obama seeks high-speed rail system across US
Pirate’s Bay founders sentence to jail.
DAILY BLOG REVIEW / by Douglas Johnson
Back Towards the Locus – What sort of deranged CIA briefing meeting involves plans to lock someone in a box with insects?
Peter Cranie - asks “What if?”
Patrick Harvie MSP - thinks the PM should talk less about football.
The Daily (Maybe) - The police should be less confident about their excuses.
Robin Lustig - wouldn’t want Obama’s inbox.
Pickled Politics - Would the police force beat less fewer protestors if more were Jedi?
Top Stories & Blog Review – Thursday 16th April
Nationwide
£5,000 sweetener to launch electric car revolution
Housing overcrowding ‘will soar’
MP attacks ‘SAS-style’ tactics used by police
What could be in the 2009 Budget
International
World’s biggest democratic poll begins
Women protesting at ‘pro-rape’ law attacked by men
Deals help China expands in Latin America
Iran says it plans new Nuclear offer
DAILY BLOG REVIEW / by Andrew Hickey
Chris at Stumbling And Mumbling talks about a new paper on confirmation bias which shows that sometimes it can be rational to behave stupidly, and shows how this behaviour contributed to the current economic problems.
Chris Applegate at qwghlm talks about the similarities between the Hillsborough disaster and the Ian Tomlinson case, and what both say about policing.
Sarah Ismail has a post on recent comments by the NASUWT about special needs schooling.
Alix at Liberal Democrat Voice talks about how while people are making a load of fuss about trivial nonsense involving bloggers, 114 people were arrested for the ‘crime’ of planning a protest. Alix’s other post yesterday, on Clegg and Huhne is also worth a read.
Charlotte Gore is furious at the people who want the government to keep house prices up, thus reinflating the bubble that just burst.
Septicisle finds the claims about planned terror attacks that prompted the raids last week deeply unconvincing.
The Daily Quail looks at press reaction to police brutality.
And finally PostModern Barney has a list of uncomfortable plot summaries – my favourites: “GREEN LANTERN: Policeman beats up his girlfriend” and “BATMAN: Wealthy man assaults the mentally ill”.Or browse through previous Netcasts
Top Stories – 16th April 2009
Nationwide
£5,000 sweetener to launch electric car revolution
Housing overcrowding ‘will soar’
MP attacks ‘SAS-style’ tactics used by police
What could be in the 2009 Budget
International
World’s biggest democratic poll begins
Women protesting at ‘pro-rape’ law attacked by men
Deals help China expands in Latin America
Iran says it plans new Nuclear offer
DAILY BLOG REVIEW / coming later
Top Stories & Blog Review – Wednesday 15th April
Nationwide
Real IRA threaten new campaign on Britain
Appalling treatment of detainees laid bare
DNA pioneer: drop innocent from database
How Nordic countries celebrate young lives
International
Taleban leader risks his life to seek peace
North Korea ejects U.N. monitors
Somali pirates hijack 4 more ships
Germany bans genetically modified corn
DAILY BLOG REVIEW / by Lee Griffin
Jo Christie-Smith brands Labour as bullies with their recent “no benefits for Alcoholics” re-announcement.
The Freedom Bill website alerts us to a poll that shows a majority of people now against the database state.
Charlotte Gore thinks that the Lib Dem’s should definitely not be cosying up to anyone come election time, be your own boss!
Himmelgarten Cafe echos my sentiments on arbitrary detention and release of people, and how media portrayal only gives the authorities more power
Bad Conscience wonders why Labour must persist in banging their head against a red topped wall.
Innerbrat thinks we can all live in harmony with our views, as long as we accept people see prejudice where others do not.
Next Left discusses the legitimacy of direct action as a protest tool.
And on a more pop culture theme, Robert Sharp will probably be putting money on Susan Boyle. If you like this entry you can browse through previous Netcasts
Top Stories – 15th April 2009
Nationwide
Real IRA threaten new campaign on Britain
Appalling treatment of detainees laid bare
DNA pioneer: drop innocent from database
How Nordic countries celebrate young lives
International
Taleban leader risks his life to seek peace
North Korea ejects U.N. monitors
Somali pirates hijack 4 more ships
Germany bans genetically modified corn
DAILY BLOG REVIEW / coming later
Top Stories & Blog Review Tuesday 14th April 2009
Nationwide
Advisers to be sacked for personal attacks
Teachers demand 10 per cent pay rise
Academics to boycott new student immigration rules
A whistleblowers’ helpline for City fraudsters
International
Two die in clashes as troops besiege Bangkok
Rabbi-in-chief: Obama’s Jewish connection
Yade: The political star who’s eclipsing Sarko
Pakistan agrees to sharia law in Swat Valley
DAILY BLOG REVIEW / by Jennie Rigg
Sorry, sorry, sorry, I know the netcast is late, but LOOK! I has a Dreamwidth! Lookit their Diversity Statement! This is a proper blog platform for Liberals! It’s all open and transparent and does all the cool things LJ does and WordPress does with none of the pains in the butt!
* cough *
Sorry. Bit excited. Will cast net now. Sorry.
Chicky Yog points out some of the things that are being covered up by the MSM hysteria over some pointless emails. Still, who cares about protesters getting arrested or war inquiries when there’s Westminster tittle-tattle to obsess over…
The World is My Country on China’s interaction with Africa and how it affects us all.
Gneil, Charlie Stross, and our very own Sarah have good posts on amazonfail.
LavenderSparkle has a fantastic post on the politics of the hijab (and other head-coverings for women).
Richard Herring reviews The Boat That Rocked in somewhat caustic terms.
The Lay Scientist points out a stunning bit of Daily Fail hypocrisy and double standards.
And if you’re in the mood for feeling some feminist rage, you can read Crimitism’s long and detailed review of all the fail in The Nice Guy webcomic, or you can browse through previous Netcasts
Top Stories – 14th April 2009
Nationwide
Advisers to be sacked for personal attacks
Teachers demand 10 per cent pay rise
Academics to boycott new student immigration rules
A whistleblowers’ helpline for City fraudsters
International
Two die in clashes as troops besiege Bangkok
Rabbi-in-chief: Obama’s Jewish connection
Yade: The political star who’s eclipsing Sarko
Pakistan agrees to sharia law in Swat Valley
DAILY BLOG REVIEW / coming later
Top Stories & Blog Review – 13th April 2009
Nationwide
BT says 10,000 job cuts “speculation”
Cost-cutting blamed as violent mob wrecks jail
Labour’s assault on the blogosphere backfired
Hillsborough: how stories were altered
International
Thailand in turmoil; protesters rise against PM
Pakistan in danger of collapse within months
Ceasefire to allow civilians out of Tamil enclave
Pirates vow revenge against USA and France
DAILY BLOG REVIEW / by Sarah Ismal
Claude Smeargate is a distraction from real problems
Tom Miller Red Rag and Guido Fawkes
Paul Sagar writes about Right wing schizophrenia
Angela Saini Says Science Fiction should stay fictional.
Clairwil Tony Blair’s converted to Catholicism.
Faith In Society A New York Church streamed the story of the Passion on Twitter on Good Friday. Easter Weekend Fun.
Happy fifth Birthday, dear Feministing, Happy Birthday to you.
Indigo Jo Asks ‘Should Women de-feminise for the office?’
The F Word Blog A Feminist’s review of Being Human.
If that’s not enough, you can browse through previous netcasts.
Top Stories and Blog Review Easter Sunday 2009
… and six arrested
Nationwide
Tomlinson: man who was trying to get home
Pakistan pledges UK terror arrests help
Darling to offer £2,000 reward to scrap old cars
MPs earn rent while claiming home allowance
International
“I’m a successful Somali pirate”
Obama brings truce in culture war
U.N. Council may rebuke North Korea
Thailand cancels Summit after protests
DAILY BLOG REVIEW / by Jennie Rigg
Lets get the self-referential, Westminster-centric circle jerk between a gaggle of despicable frauds out of the way first, shall we? If you actually WANT to read about it, HopiSen’s entry is the one I would go for.
Now, onto things that are actually important:
Stephen Glenn remembers Hillsborough.
Pink Dog has a roadsign for our times.
Bad Conscience wonders why something which seems a straightforward moral issue (policemen shouldn’t attack innocent bystanders) has split along left-right lines.
Charlotte Gore on why Labour talk up the BNP.
David A MacIntee reviews last night’s new episode of Doctor Who.
And if you still crave really vitally important stuff, Lay Scientist has a very serious health and safety video.
If you’re sensible, though, you’ll head on over to AMCTV, and watch one of their many totally legit classic movies which are now online for your pleasure (hat-tip MatGB), or you can browse through previous Netcasts
Top Stories – 12th April 2009
… and six arrested
Nationwide
Tomlinson: man who was trying to get home
Pakistan pledges UK terror arrests help
Darling to offer £2,000 reward to scrap old cars
MPs earn rent while claiming home allowance
International
“I’m a successful Somali pirate”
Obama brings truce in culture war
U.N. Council may rebuke North Korea
Thailand cancels Summit after protests
DAILY BLOG REVIEW / coming later
Top Stories – 11th April 2009
Nationwide
How Ian Tomlinson footage spread worldwide shock
Police to review kettling strategy
Tamils plan weekend mass-march on London
‘Sharp rise’ in rural joblessness
International
Italy holds state funeral as quake toll hits 289
Queen of ‘untouchables’ becomes kingmaker
Cost of Iraq to surpass Vietnam by year end
Chinese bias for boys creates 32mil gap
LONG WEEKEND VIDEO / by Sunny
Top Stories – 10th April
Nationwide
G20 video officer not yet interviewed
How Met police tried to manage a death
Mayor Boris is a disaster on big issues
A fight to the death in Westminster
International
Berlusconi turns adversity to political advantage
Germany to buy Out Hypo Real Estate
Iran president ‘proud’ of nuclear progress
Video: U.S. – Cuba relations begin thaw
LONG WEEKEND VIDEO / by Sunny
Top Stories & Blog Review Thursday April 9th
Nationwide
How police tried to manage a death
G20 death: Met police officer breaks cover
Women in City paid 60% less than men
Care for elderly exposed as shameful
International
U.S. joins Iran in talks over nuclear program
U.S. plays down hopes at climate talks
Sri Lankans sounds last warning to Tigers
Bogota’s displaced youth turn to street arts
DAILY BLOG REVIEW / by Andrew Hickey
Think you’ve spotted a blog we should be linking to? Email
and let us know!
People have remained up in arms about Ian Tomlinson, understandably. Pickwick among others thinks that the recent ‘terrorist’ arrests are an attempt to distract people from Tomlinson’s death. I’m unconvinced myself, but it’s a possibility.
Jim Jay has video which appears to show the police obstructing the ambulance that was arriving for Mr Tomlinson.
Moments Of Clarity is unimpressed with the Conservatives’ ‘right to move’ policy.
Mark at Lib Dem Voice looks at a LabourList post which claims quotes from TheyWorkForYou are ‘blatant lies’.
Debi posted several great posts yesterday, but this one on the differences between LiveJournal and other blogging platforms may be of use to people following links to LJ from this site.
Qwghlm has the best spoof anti-terror poster yet.
If you want even more links, Jonathan From Liberal England is hosting the 88th Carnival Of The Liberals, or browse through previous Netcasts
Top Stories – 9th April
Nationwide
How police tried to manage a death
G20 death: Met police officer breaks cover
Women in City paid 60% less than men
Care for elderly exposed as shameful
International
U.S. joins Iran in talks over nuclear program
U.S. plays down hopes at climate talks
Sri Lankans sounds last warning to Tigers
Bogota’s displaced youth turn to street arts
DAILY BLOG REVIEW / coming later
Top News and Blog Review – Wednesday 8th April
Nationwide
How police view of Ian Tomlinson death changed
Witnesses tell of dogs, batons and police attack
Now it’s time for justice, says family
Tamils bring their fight to Westminster
International
Obama presses Iraqi leader to unite factions
Protests in Moldova, with help of Twitter
15 years later, Rwanda remembers massacre
Afghanistan ‘rape’ law raises women’s rights issue
DAILY BLOG REVIEW / by Lee Griffin
Think you’ve spotted a blog we should be linking to? Email and let us know!
Himmelgarten Cafe asks what the reaction would be if a police officer had been killed rather than Ian Tomlinson. Plenty of other bloggers also outraged.
Sim-O points out that Phorm are keeping up the PR offensive for their ISP endorsed spy/adware.
Quaequam blog furthers the questioning of whether the right are hypocrites or not.
Neil Stockley knows renewable energy is the way forward, but sees such little commitment to the cost necessary to make it sustainable.
Mark Easton casts an eye over the figures for legalising drug use.
CiF/Duncan Campbell believes the Met have a lot to learn, a whole lot more.
And The people’s republic of Mortimer has a chocolatey rant, about a glass and a half’s worth; or you can browse through previous Netcasts
You can read articles through the front page, via Twitter or rss feeds.
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» Obama is right to slam BP – and why capitalists should too
» Why does Phillip Blond see civic cohesion as a security issue?
» So what if the Labour candidates went to Oxbridge?
» Last night’s Labour hustings: will it get interesting or turn to torture?
» It’s now down to Ken to win London for Labour
» The Labour people need
» Blog Nation: what would you like to see discussed?
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» In defence of these fraternal nominations
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