Monthly Archives: October 2008

There’s still a place for noise-pop

80′s s post-punk veterans The Jesus and Mary Chain played a somewhat rapturous set at London’s Kentish Town forum last night. The band perhaps best remembered for their debut noise-pop album Psychocandy, and handful of singles banned by Radio 1, … Continue reading

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The return of the bike

Not that it’s a new invention, but bikes appear to be making a huge come-back as a means of transport. Especially since the election of London Mayor, Boris Johnson, it seems more Londoners are now tossing aside their Oyster cards … Continue reading

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Question Time

Today I attended the London Assembly at City Hall for the Mayor’s Question Time, and it has to be said, Boris Johnson unabridged is certainly a lot to take in. As he takes his seat, he clearly, in full view … Continue reading

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The flip-side of Facebook

A news article at news.com.au reports that passengers at airports receiving ‘invisible strip searches’ are not merely concerned about themeselves being ‘exposed’ to airport staff, but that images from their search will make their way onto sites such as Facebook. … Continue reading

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Will the tubes survive 2012?

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson recently revealed plans for the introduction of air-conditioned underground trains. The trains, which will ‘lightly cool’ passengers are also reported to be 20% larger, accommodating more passengers. They will be introduced in 2010, and planned … Continue reading

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