BBC ON THIS DAY | 3 | 1966: Soviets land probe on Moon

Amazing to think how far we have come in only 40 years.
Virtually in my own life time we have developed the ability to reach further than our own little planet.

BBC ON THIS DAY 3 1966: Soviets land probe on Moon

And yet despite the advances in the past 40 years we still manage to have disputes in the world like the one below. If we can make so many advances in technology why can’t we also make that little step forward in our dealings with other people / religions /cultures etc.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/4674864.stm

Another great day for the government

Another great day for the government. When will they work out that this is not a “Nanny” state we are living in. Even Blair managed not to vote so looks like he wasn’t even sure of his own policy.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4664398.stm

Further comments from Iain Dale on this:-

http://iaindale.blogspot.com/2006/01/where-were-you-then-tony.html