The Art Review Power 100
Curator Carolyn Christov-Bakargiev tops the list.This morning ArtReview announced the 2012 Power 100, their annual list of the contemporary art world’s most influential people. The rankings are decided...
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Binders literally full of women
Romney's gaffe has legs.Mitt Romney's oddly-phrased claim that he was brought "binders full of women" sparked a raft of jokes even on the night it was made. One day on, the mockery continues. Talking...
View ArticleThe profit motive won’t improve our schools
There is no evidence that commercial companies would improve results. In a report published yesterday, former Cameron advisor James O’Shaughnessy identified an important problem. The conversion of...
View ArticleWe need to look beyond the politics of growth
The next election must not simply be fought over who can put the most money in our pockets. Sometimes when I read the paper, the world reveals itself as if by some editorial fluke. Stories connect as...
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Splitting America three-ways
If you refounded North America, how many currencies would you go for?If you refounded North America, how many currencies would you go for? Whatever the answer, you probably wouldn't insist on Vancuver...
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Deep internal divisions ahead of China’s leadership change
A split between the "Red Princelings" and party technocrats threatens to derail the smooth leadership transition. On November 8th, China’s once-in-a-decade leadership transition will begin. The 18th...
View ArticleI wanted to hate Eton Style, but I didn't
Now I hate myself.Eton have squatted on a large chunk of this country's wealth, privilege, Oxbridge places and starched coat-tails since 1440, and for six centuries we have not complained. Today,...
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Computer-generated nonsense accepted for publication by a mathematics journal
The strike back against Alan Sokal has been 15 years coming.In 1998, physicist Alan Sokal decided to prove that the impenetrable language used by various post-modernists rendered their work...
View ArticleWhat game theory teaches us about Lance Armstrong
Just stay with me there a minute...Lance Armstrong, once cycling’s poster child, now faces a future in disgrace. Forced into standing down from the chairmanship of his cancer charity Livestrong, Nike...
View ArticleRussian oil company Rosneft lodges $25 billion bid for BP's stake in BP-TNK
The deal will make the Russian energy champion the world’s largest oil company.Russian oil titan Rosneft has reportedly tabled a $25 billion (£15.6bn) offer to BP for its 50 per cent holding in the...
View ArticleQuote of the Day
Alex Salmond on the "nonsense" of the UK. "Delegates, conference, in 2014, the nonsense ends." Alex Salmond rallies the Scottish National Party at the opening of its autumn conference.
View ArticleMorning Call: pick of the papers
The ten must-read comment pieces from this morning's papers. 1. Rather than prices, David Cameron should fix the energy mess (Guardian) If a Tory prime minister can 'pass a law' on utility bills, then...
View ArticleNick Griffin under investigation by police - but back on Twitter
BNP leader's account reactivated after he was suspended for posting the address of B&B case gay couple online.With the BNP beset by splits and financial problems, Nick Griffin's decision to publish...
View ArticleThe left's opposition to badger culls ignores the plight of our farmers
Rural workers' livelihoods are being devastated by TB. Labour should come to their defence. "Dave" is not his real name. He’s too scared to tell me that. He’s been a farmer in Devon for over fifty...
View ArticleGoogle: "PENDING LARRY QUOTE"
Business quote of the day. I'm sorry for the scramble earlier today. Google chief executive...
View ArticleFive questions answered on Ofgem’s energy shake up
Cheap tariffs.First energy companies increased their prices, now Ofgem has issued plans to change the way energy price plans are laid out and what companies can offer to their customers. We answer five...
View ArticleFive reasons why "smart cards" for benefits claimants are a bad idea
Iain Duncan Smith's latest proposal betrays a lack of understanding of the real problems faced by "troubled families". "Troubled families" could receive their welfare payments on smart cards, rather...
View ArticleMossman on music: American Idiot
The Green Day-inspired musical reviewed.The new Green Day musical reminds me of the bit in Naked Gun 33 1/3 where they’re reading out the Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actress. “Fatal Affair:...
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