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November6

Levellers: What a Beautiful Day

By: Tim Neale

“Remember, remember the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason and plot.”

On 5th of November, 1605, a bunch of despicable Catholic conspirators attempted blow up the Houses of Parliament, MPs, King and all.

The dastardly plot was foiled. Guy Fawkes was caught red handed with a pile of gunpowder underneath the Parliament building.

Protestant UK still commemorates the failure with firework and bonfires. But, as we live in enlightened times we no longer burn real live Catholics. Instead we make do with burning effigies of Guy Fawkes.

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October30

Echo and The Bunnymen: The Killing Moon

By: Tim Neale

I am out this Saturday for Halloween.

Last year was interesting. Hopefully this year will be as much fun.

I thought I would select a suitably spooky track. I’d forgotten this song existed until I saw Donnie Darko. A classic from the 80s with hair styles to match. It takes me back to my college days.

The line “Fate, up against your will” has been the theme of my adult life. But, I’ve survived the horror show. I am living the life I choose to live. I am happy doing so.

Screw fate!

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October23

The Climax Blues Band: Couldn't Get it Right

By: Tim Neale

“Time is driftin’, this rock has got to roll…”

A funky number from the 70s. A track from my teens which set me on the road to rock and roll. I love the vocals. But the sentiments seem a little dated now.

I would like to dedicate this to ageing hippies everywhere and those good folk at Virgin Media.

I have every expectation of being on the phone to you again soon.

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October16

The Animals: House of The Rising Sun

By: Tim Neale

Too many of the UK’s political elite still don’t get it.

I avoid writing about Members of Parliament and their gaming of expenses. These days I try to avoid thinking about MPs at al all. I just get angry. I turn them off when ever they come on TV.

A new low point was reached this week. Sir Thomas Legg has been looking at MPs expenses and has placed a cap on some of the more outrageous excesses.

For example he has placed limits of £1,000 a year for gardening and £2,000 a year for cleaning. Any MP who has claimed over this amount is being asked to repay the difference. They are not amused.

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