“Woke” originates within the Black activist community in the US back in the 1930s. If you were woke, you had become truly aware of the persistent nature of white supremacy & the work done by the … (View Post)

Yup. If you’re willing to pay, the veg is there. No shortages in Waitrose or Aldi locally. Looks like this is the mid-range supermarkets fighting for their lives against being squeezed from both ends… (View Post)

Indeed: She’s ultimately our responsibility. Not that she’s likely to be able to return to the UK, but if she did we charge her & if convicted send her to prison. (View Post)

Yes, was going to suggest the Battle of Arras (of which the Vimy Ridge battle was one part) more generally. Wikipedia quote: “The British achieved the longest advance since trench warfare had begun, … (View Post)

Fair warning: Mieville’s Bas Lag books (The Scar, Perdido Street Station) are kind of depressing. Lots of body horror too IIRC, but it’s ages since I’ve read them. I think Mieville is at his best whe… (View Post)