Edinburgh's creative industries = best in Scotland?

From the Guardian.

"Opinion: Let's celebrate our creative capital
Nearly half of Scotland's creative industry workers are here in the capital. Today's guest blogger Milo McLaughlin tells us why he believes Edinburgh's artistic community has the edge over other cities. "

Oh really?

This subheadline has really misrepresented this article, but it's an interesting read and worth commenting on.

Thanks Bram. .

Why Do People Hate Hipsters?

"Hipster-hate blogs are multiplying online. But who are these much-maligned trendies – and why do people find them so irritating? Perhaps we should learn to love our skinny-jeaned friends instead."



An excellent article from last week's Guardian that asks the question we all want to know, and also point you in the direction of a number of blogs answering that very question.

Gary Erskine in the Guardian

Hey kids! Do YOU want to become an internationally reknowned comic book artist? Well our pal Gary Erskine has some tips for you...

http://careers.guardian.co.uk/behind-the-job-title-comic-book-artist

Fucking Ludicrious

Via The Guardian website.
The Crown Prosecution Service has decided not to bring a single charge against the police over the Death of Ian Thomlinson at the G20 Demonstrations last year. Despite admitting the police action amounted to assault. Absolutely fucking sickening.
Guardian Website Article

Fangs And M'Googles.

'Avin a Google, I found Tom Robinson's Guardian mixtape. Some good stuff on there, and he finishes it with Fangs' "ACDC".

Tune.