Comics Curmudgeon readers! Do you love this blog and yearn for a novel written by its creator? Well, good news: Josh Fruhlinger's The Enthusiast is that novel! It's even about newspaper comic strips, partly. Check it out! It is Friday: the day of the week when I showcase the top comment that were posted on […]

Comics Curmudgeon readers! Do you love this blog and yearn for a novel written by its creator? Well, good news: Josh Fruhlinger's The Enthusiast is that novel! It's even about newspaper comic strips, partly. Check it out! Blondie, 11/11/24 Remember just weeks ago, when Dagwood dismissed the pumpkin spice concept, now in its second decade, […]

Remember, pretty does not mean it doesn’t have a savage bite.

If all of us take little steps to deprive billionaires of some of their power, maybe we can eventually make them care about us little people. Here are some simple things that could make them sting a little bit. Obviously, get off Twitter. There’s no excuse anymore — tweeting enables fascists. Unsubscribe from any big, […]

A common sense act has been introduced in congress, HR 926, asking for basic ethical requirements for the Supreme Court. It sounds like something that ought to be in place. This bill makes various changes related to the ethical standards, financial disclosure requirements, and recusal requirements that apply to Supreme Court Justices. Among the changes, […]

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Why did leading designers in 2000 look down their nose at the web? And are things any better today?

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With the government announcing big spending and tax, the differences between the two main parties feel sharper, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones talks to the BBC about his childhood.

Jonathan Powell will replace Sir Tim Barrow, who has held the role since September 2022.

The arrest of Telegram’s chief executive in France has ignited a debate about moderation on his app.

The revelation has sparked concern among some creators it may impact their reach on the platform.

On the campaign trail the president-elect pledged to make America "the crypto capital of the planet".

Employees must stick to official channels to make sure their messages are fully retrievable.

Jim will sadly be unable to attend Norwescon this weekend as perviously scheduled. He sends his best to the attendees and convention and looks forward to seeing fans at future … Continue reading "Norwescon Update!"

Jim will be at Chicago Steampunk Exposition April 12th-14th! Tickets are available on Chicago Steampunk Exposition’s website. Please see their website for schedules and for any changes in times or location.

Jim will be attending Comicpalooza May 24th-26th in Houston Texas! Tickets are available on Comicpalooza’s website. For schedules and for any changes in times or location, please visit their website.

Seaweed production has been affected by warming seas – this is how farmers are adapting.

Some farmers say studies suggest Paraquat could be a factor in the onset of Parkinson's Disease.

Maids in Qatar often work long hours without a day off, despite changes to employment law.

London 2012 chief Lord Coe admits that the current Olympics in Beijing will be the last Games of its scale.

Schools are struggling to cope with the logistical hurdles and cost required to make the adjustments.

The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury and new performance measures for the NHS lead the papers.

Video shows the San Francisco Church in Iquique, Chile engulfed in flames, with smoke rising above it.

Colombia is hosting talks to assess global progress in protecting 30% of all land and water by 2030.

The state is likely to be on the frontline of the president-elect's immigration policies.

Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle is given an honorary fellowship from the university where she studied.

Sir Chris Hoy tells BBC Sport winning three titles at London 2012 is a 'different challenge' to Beijing 2008 and drives him on

Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard implores Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao to fight, for the sake of their own legacies.

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A double at Lingfield sees Joe Fanning win the all-weather jockeys' championship, defeating Luke Morris 89-86 on the final day.

The Czech Government is considering whether to delay the introduction of a proposed tax on the provision of digital services and alter its design.

France has cut the amount that tourists must spend to claim back the VAT on their purchases.

The Philippines Department of Finance has issued a statement warning against the introduction of a new tax on the super wealthy.

The Italian Government will allow tax payments that were deferred during the COVID-19 lockdown to be paid in instalments over a two-year period.

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