It’s World Book Day today. I’m sure you knew that. We’re having a book swap in our office – people have brought in books they are happy to give away, others can take what they want, and anything left over goes to a charity shop. At home we’re in the middle of having new bookContinue reading “Every Day I Write the Book”
Category Archives: Euonym
Links 03-03-2010
A not oft-heard argument that the European Commission is more democratic than the British Cabinet Ilana Bet-El in the Guardian on why Member States only have themselves to blame if they don’t think Ashton is doing well. Michael Crick reminds me why Michael Foot’s death is a big deal And because we want the bestContinue reading “Links 03-03-2010”
Links 02-Mar-10
I’m going to blatantly filch an idea from the fabulous currybetdotnet and link to items I’ve found elsewhere on the net that I like, or think might be interesting for anyone that pops by. Needless to say, I don’t endorse any content, and my linking to them here certainly doesn’t imply that they reflect priorities,Continue reading “Links 02-Mar-10”
Le plat pays
I lived for 13 years in Belgium and a very happy 13 years they were. It’s easy to get around, it’s got urban, rural, all the major bands play there, it’s got loads going on, you’re near stuff elsewhere – day trips shopping in Lille, or going to stadium gigs in France, Christmas market in Aachen. Yes thereContinue reading “Le plat pays”
Buggin’
In among concerns all the heavy stories we have to deal with – eurozone, Lisbon Treaty, MEP’s outbursts – there is sometimes light relief. See today’s story coming from the Joint Research Centre (declaration of interest – I used to be their Spokesperson) on using neutron beams to learn more about a Bronze Age sword. TheContinue reading “Buggin’”
Wake up boo
Just signed up for, and created my first, Audioboo. Not a piece of fine intellectual work, obviously, but just giving it a go. Not quite sure how it will work, though maybe sometimes having the possibility to leave a voice message for the world (as opposed to the text message to the world that isContinue reading “Wake up boo”
Day in a life
It’s always slightly exasperating when people ask you what you do, you tell them and they say “yes, but what do you actually DO”. Well, for future reference… I got up at 6.30 this morning, as I wanted to register at 8.15 for the conference that a Commissioner was speaking at today, to get it out ofContinue reading “Day in a life”
Thinking about you
It’s time for round 3 of the think about it blogging competition, which this time is on development issues, something close to my heart, giving my years living in developing countries and working in that area at one point in my Commission career. Anyway, I think the competition is quite interesting, as it seems toContinue reading “Thinking about you”
Getting some glamour in our lives
Well I never! Glamour magazine, from the Condé Nast stable and aimed at the fashion-concious young woman has a piece this month on “The EU in 60 seconds”. Quotes the European Movement, UKIP and Maurice Fraser of the LSE, which seems to cover all the bases. Great stuff! The EP approved the Barroso II CommissionContinue reading “Getting some glamour in our lives”
Who’s the twit?
So, I’ve made a decision to change the approach to Twitter. As you may have noticed, I’m a big fan. I love the interaction with people, the information and intelligence and having a lovely helpful network at your fingertips (literally) to help you out, whether it’s with a treaty article or a good restaurant inContinue reading “Who’s the twit?”