No, it’s not Swabian, but it does contain the word “phthalates” and some EU-speak. It must count as a foreign language to at least some readers.
The EU, or quality of BBC Science reporting. Which is worse?
First off, this quote from the report (23 page Word file) to the European Parliament on banning 6 chemicals […]
*Originally called “Monday Morning Mélange”, which is alliteratively much better, but as a quick glance at the calendar reveals, not entirely correct. Basically, just a mix of things which aren’t necessarily worthy of entries of their own.
1. First off a post from Blognor Regis that isn’t cycling-related, talking about a visit by Saint Bob Geldof […]
Na guat, Armin at a Ministry of Propaganda has brought to my attention the concept of Language Week (2005). Oh , and I see Christina is doing it too. Basically, all one has to do is blog in a language other than the one normally used on one’s site. As the German of the Day […]
“Talk about politics and your blog stats will collapse”, I was told recently. Did I listen? Of course not. I have tried to be non-political, in fact I stopped my last blog on the grounds that I was being too political, and not necessarily in a way that was compatible with my major supplier of […]
So, the illiberal swine managed to pass the second reading of the Bill and I have a couple of points to make. First, Charles Clarke seems to have bought off some potential rebels by saying the cost will be capped at ₤100. Presumably any difference will be paid for by the taxpayer as opposed to […]
After that title I’m not sure how to approach this; should I go for the little Englander, Daily Mail reader stereotype (and make my parents proud) or express wonder that the nation which produces such a high percentage of the world’s luxury fragrances has a problem with the concept of déodorant?
I was in France on […]
