Archive | August, 2011

The Leviathan’s New Clothes: Information and power relationships by Jack McDonald – Kings of War

10. August 2011

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The Leviathan's New Clothes: Information and power relationships by Jack McDonald Kings of War What I've been researching are information relationships and power relationships in state building and state formation, and I'll be applying these to the London Riots. The overarching concept that I've been researching for the last couple of years is ...

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NHS Tayside plans thwarted by ruling to keep Murray Royal Hospital buildings – Scotland Courier

10. August 2011

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NHS Tayside plans thwarted by ruling to keep Murray Royal Hospital buildings – Scotland Courier

Scotland Courier NHS Tayside plans thwarted by ruling to keep Murray Royal Hospital buildings Scotland Courier The health body felt the two buildings would not be of use once the new hospital opens. Perth and Kinross Council gave permission for the demolition of the wards in January last year but the application was called in by Scottish ministers for ..

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Ray’s end to end trek raises nearly £4000 – Liverpool Echo

10. August 2011

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Ray's end to end trek raises nearly £4000 Liverpool Echo I think my body was feeling the strain physically and psychologically, I lost nearly a stone during those two weeks. The 17 miles on the last day from Wicks to John O'Groats was really tough

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IndyCar: Bobby Rahal, Mann and Kelty teleconference – Autoracing1 (subscription)

10. August 2011

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IndyCar: Bobby Rahal, Mann and Kelty teleconference – Autoracing1 (subscription)

Autoracing1 (subscription) IndyCar: Bobby Rahal, Mann and Kelty teleconference Autoracing1 (subscription) I'm one of those people who thinks as long as we're out there doing the jobs and the important thing about all of us girls in IndyCar at the moment is we're all race winners . We're all out there, we're all trying to do a good job, and everybody wants ...

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Considerate construction praised at Harrogate International Centre – Harrogate News

9. August 2011

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Considerate construction praised at Harrogate International Centre – Harrogate News

Harrogate News Considerate construction praised at Harrogate International Centre Harrogate News The site's health and safety procedures also scored top marks, awarded for the accountability of all staff, sub-contractors and patrons of the HIC, which has remained operational during the building works. Dave Price, Business Unit Director for Wates ..

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Charities count the cost of violent disturbances – Third Sector

9. August 2011

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Charities count the cost of violent disturbances Third Sector Armstrong said the 12 charities that rented offices in the building included Somali Elderly Disabled Carers, Imagine Mental Health and employment charity Centrepoint. The Terrence Higgins Trust was also due to use the building today for HIV testing, ... and more

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Challenge Cup Set of Six: semi-finals – The Guardian (blog)

8. August 2011

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Challenge Cup Set of Six: semi-finals – The Guardian (blog)

The Guardian (blog) Challenge Cup Set of Six: semi-finals The Guardian (blog) The situation should improve next year when the whole competition is brought forward to avoid a clash with the London Olympics , meaning the final is likely to be held at Wembley in early July. A group of Wigan supporters have also proposed establishing ..

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Yorkshire businesses net just one per cent of Games contracts – Yorkshire Post

7. August 2011

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Yorkshire businesses net just one per cent of Games contracts Yorkshire Post Businesses in Yorkshire have only managed to secure one per cent of the £6bn worth of funding on offer to build the infrastructure for the Olympics despite Games bosses claiming the region could win the “lion's share” of deals. ..

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Third Sonae factory death worker named as Dennis Kay – Liverpool Echo

7. August 2011

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Third Sonae factory death worker named as Dennis Kay Liverpool Echo It is is believed he brushed the controls of a cherry picker crane he was using as he leaned over the cage, sending it up into a rolled steel girder, crushing his head and body . He is then thought to have fallen up to 70ft into an abandoned building

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Free Run: Route cause – Edinburgh Festivals

7. August 2011

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Free Run: Route cause Edinburgh Festivals Why walk through a doorway when you could jump over a wall or leap from building to building ?

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