Binbag interview

Soweto Kinch live at Imperial Wharf

Audio of Soweto Kinch’s ad libbing at the Imperial Wharf Jazz Festival,

BBC: Michael Gove proposes royal yacht for Queen

Michael Gove has suggested a royal yacht for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Mr Gove said the Queen’s “highly significant contribution” to Britain and the Commonwealth should be recognised with a “lasting legacy”.

However, it was met with heavy criticised by Twitter and Labour, who described Gove as “out of touch”.

Tom Watson added: “When school budgets are being slashed, parents will be wondering how Gove came even to suggest this idea.”

Users on Twitter expressed their views by using the hashtag #goveboat. Joan Smith tweeted:

Not clear why Queen's diamond jubilee is an 'achievement' (Gove). Why does she need a present for staying alive a long time? #goveboat—
Joan Smith (@polblonde) January 16, 2012

A parody account of the Queen mocked Gove’s proposal with several tweets, too.

Mr Gove on the phone. Says one can have his toy boat as a diamond jubilee present, although he will miss it at bath times.—
Elizabeth Windsor (@Queen_UK) January 16, 2012

BBC Predictions for 2112

The BBC has published predictions for 2112 as a nod to American John Elfreth Watkins’ predictions for 2012 over a hundred years ago.

Oh Hai

Test blogging…again. This is probably my 7th blog now…. My one is here. Twitter is here too.