Omnivorist (Free subscription) | yesterday
The recent case of the man who successfully argued at an employment tribunal that his commitment to green issues has the status of a philosophical belief as opposed to being based on mere scientific fact , prompted this wonderful piece of wit from David Mitchell (The News Quiz: Radio 4 06/11/09). " I like the idea that his sincerely held beliefs in the environment are accorded some respect. What's...
Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
A forensic psychiatrist who concluded that Brian David Mitchell is not delusional and is faking psychological symptoms to avoid prosecution in the Elizabeth Smart abduction should not be allowed to testify at a mental competency hearing, defense attorneys say.
Community News - Leicester Mercury (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
Desford: The Kirkby Road recreation ground benefited to the tune of £650 following another sellout quiz held in the village hall. Tickets for the event were snapped up well in advance and a raffle on the evening itself also boosted takings. A hearty ploughman's supper helped keep contestants going. Question master for the evening was Dennis Casson who coped manfully on his own. The event was...
Britannia Radio (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009
BREAKING NEWSJewish community attacks government on GoldstoneThe UK Jewish community has explicitly criticised Britain’s position on the Goldstone Report, in an unprecedented move.Fears escalate over weapons flow from IranUS ambassador shuns UN debate on GoldstonePeep Show's David Mitchell in Anne Frank rowAlan Sugar: Small business are 'moaners'Lord Steinberg dies at Ritz Hotel, LondonUK news...
Deseret Morning News (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Brian David Mitchell can turn his singing and religious persona on and off as he chooses, according to the U.S. Attorney's...
Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Federal prosecutors say testimony by lay witnesses would reveal the true Brian David Mitchell as a liar who fakes psychological symptoms to dodge responsibility for his crimes, including the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart.
Five Chinese Crackers (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
A nice video for you. Words below the jump. I have a visitor who comes here from Associated Newspapers. Hello, Associated Newspapers person. Associated Newspapers person has been here to look at ' Who doctored the picture, the Mail or the BNP? ' and ' Daily Mail comments and the milk of human kindness '. The things I talked about in those posts either disappeared from the Mail website or got amended....
Blood & Treasure (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
Peter Oborne has a useful analysis of the Tories’ school of Blair relationship with Murdoch media and hw it informs their ongoing problems over the EU, but on the wider issue David Mitchell is more concise: Only a minority behave...
Biased BBC (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
For me, humour can overcome certain political views if it’s funny enough. The assumption that everyone will automatically agree is still irritating , but I can put that aside if there’s a good laugh in there. Did anyone see how miffed that Mark Steel fellow was when Ian Hislop called him a Stalinist on HIGNFY ? He was definitely bovvered. The thing I’m not so sure about is the stupid...
The Democratic Society blog (Free subscription) | 11/01/2009
From: David Mitchell’s Observer column: Caring about Europe is something else I feel I ought to do. I read a lot of newspapers, but I can seldom wrench my eyes on to articles about the EU. They slide rebelliously on to something more interesting like an advert for life insurance or a picture of Ed Balls. [...]
Salt Lake Tribune (Free subscription) | 10/31/2009
The defense and prosecution have agreed that sealed motions in the Brian David Mitchell kidnapping case should be opened to public view. The decision on whether to unseal the documents -- which mostly center on who can testify and what evidence can be presented at a competency hearing for
Deseret Morning News (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
Prosecutors and defense attorneys in the federal case of Brian David Mitchell have agreed to unseal motions filed in relation...
day of moustaches (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
* Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell * a cup of coffee next to a laptop (gone cold) * the sound of the bus station * something from Ikea * a sore throat * www.blogspot.com * needing the toilet * the man from the Ronseal Woodstain advert * the man from the Cillit Bang! advert * just a man, walking around, looking in shop windows, etc. * someone from the Insane Clown Posse (or related band) * a person at...
Dont Let Them Hurt Our Children (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
Elizabeth Smart, at the age of 14, was kidnaped and held against her will six years ago. Brian David Mitchell allegedly kidnapped Smart from her Salt Lake City bedroom and held her captive for nine months. Elizabeth has not spoke of the ordeal often, but now after several years she has decided to open up in the hope that her story might help other children who have survived abductions. Smart says...
Cafe Grendel (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
The Perth Town Hall is currently hosting an art exhibition by three local Perth artists - David Giles, David Guhl and David Mitchell. One of the artists, David Guhl, had his inaugural solo exhibition at the Perth City Hall in March 2008. That exhibition 'truly madly delightful' was an amazing success with all 28 art works being sold on the opening night. The three Daves have come together to combine...
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