http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/ The news and views of our Liverpool Daily Post columnists en-gb http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/17/rongo-s-woe-pars-on-the-jonathan-woss-show-at-the-dawn-of-2008-may-have-made-us-question-our-faith-in-him-and-affection-for-ironic-humour-64375-20924079/ Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/17/rongo-s-woe-pars-on-the-jonathan-woss-show-at-the-dawn-of-2008-may-have-made-us-question-our-faith-in-him-and-affection-for-ironic-humour-64375-20924079/ But this week the Pub Column’s belief in our own home grown worthiness as the Capital of Culture received a major boost. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/16/oxfam-trades-in-its-hand-me-down-image-64375-20919237/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/16/oxfam-trades-in-its-hand-me-down-image-64375-20919237/ IT’S so much a part of British folk culture that the Oxfam look is shorthand for a complete lifestyle. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/16/phil-redmond-lifting-spirits-64375-20919241/ Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/16/phil-redmond-lifting-spirits-64375-20919241/ WAITING. How much of our life is spent doing just that? A few weeks ago, I was writing in praise of the art programme at Fazakerley Hospital, not suspecting that this week I would find myself in another of the region’s hospitals with plenty of waiting time in which to examine their artwork. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/15/sunny-outlook-64375-20912183/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/15/sunny-outlook-64375-20912183/ ANOTHER busy week at the Liverpool Daily Post, and the weather has been dominating the news somewhat this week. First it was the high temperatures, then the floods. Unsurprisingly, it was our coverage of the sunnier times which you seemed to like best. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/14/rob-merrick-the-baby-battle-64375-20905774/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/14/rob-merrick-the-baby-battle-64375-20905774/ CASE closed – the two words that sprang to mind on reading the latest research on survival rates for babies born before 24 weeks, ahead of next week’s crunch abortion vote. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/14/comment-liverpool-bluecoat-can-rise-again-64375-20905778/ Tue, 13 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/14/comment-liverpool-bluecoat-can-rise-again-64375-20905778/ THE news that the Bluecoat has been damaged in a fire is devastating for those who have thrown their heart and souls into this project. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/13/david-charters-each-human-being-is-sprung-differently-64375-20899791/ Mon, 12 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/13/david-charters-each-human-being-is-sprung-differently-64375-20899791/ YOU will find after many years sniffing the air of these shores that each human being is sprung differently. Some like to soar to unimaginable heights. Others prefer the rub of solid earth under their brogues. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/12/keep-britain-healthy-protect-our-green-spaces-64375-20894317/ Sun, 11 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/12/keep-britain-healthy-protect-our-green-spaces-64375-20894317/ I REALISED the problem as soon as my wife asked why on earth was I muttering and grinding my teeth so vigorously. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/10/that-big-yellow-thingy-is-back-in-the-sky-is-it-called-the-sun-64375-20889047/ Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/10/that-big-yellow-thingy-is-back-in-the-sky-is-it-called-the-sun-64375-20889047/ And for it to reappear on a Bank Holiday was a cause for celebration. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/10/rocketing-costs-mean-a-future-of-uncertainty-64375-20889060/ Fri, 09 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/10/rocketing-costs-mean-a-future-of-uncertainty-64375-20889060/ TODAY’S news that Isle of Man airline EuroManx has closed is the latest depressing sign of a tightening economy. EuroManx stopped flying yesterday, blaming increasing fuel prices and low passenger numbers. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/09/a-week-for-icons-64375-20883873/ Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/09/a-week-for-icons-64375-20883873/ ICONS. This week I learnt a lot about one, had a reminder how useless one is and am looking forward to seeing another over the weekend. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/09/poll-turmoil-may-benefit-residents-64375-20884069/ Thu, 08 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/09/poll-turmoil-may-benefit-residents-64375-20884069/ IT IS a week since the local elections were held, but the reverberations look likely to continue for some time. On Merseyside, the after-shocks of polling day are still taking place. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/08/red-carpet-heroes-and-villains-64375-20877174/ Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/08/red-carpet-heroes-and-villains-64375-20877174/ WHAT a great week it has been for red carpet watchers with fashion events on both sides of the Atlantic. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/08/speedy-delivery-64375-20877384/ Wed, 07 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/08/speedy-delivery-64375-20877384/ THE big story of the last week was, of course, the local elections, which saw some of the most exciting polls in years. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/07/looking-a-little-closer-to-home-for-holiday-ideas-64375-20871456/ Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/07/looking-a-little-closer-to-home-for-holiday-ideas-64375-20871456/ BARELY a few days of sunshine and the countdown to the great escape has begun. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/07/comment-sensible-move-to-calm-everton-fc-stadium-objectors-64375-20871458/ Tue, 06 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/07/comment-sensible-move-to-calm-everton-fc-stadium-objectors-64375-20871458/ THE saying: “What a difference a day makes” has never seemed more appropriate. Just 24 hours ago, we reported how the collective voices of Liverpool and Sefton councils were raised, along with the city’s Grosvenor development officials, in protest against Everton Football Club and Tesco’s interest in Kirkby. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/05/bitter-pill-to-swallow-64375-20862462/ Sun, 04 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/05/bitter-pill-to-swallow-64375-20862462/ I AM indebted to Nadia Stewart for making my forecast come true, that the Lib-Dems would cling on to control of Liverpool Council. But whether the people of Liverpool will feel so indebted, I very much doubt. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/03/for-all-the-talk-of-this-city-s-regeneration-you-only-have-to-take-a-journey-through-the-shuttered-up-shadows-of-the-streets-around-anfield-or-goodison-to-get-the-wake-up-call-64375-20856538/ Fri, 02 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/03/for-all-the-talk-of-this-city-s-regeneration-you-only-have-to-take-a-journey-through-the-shuttered-up-shadows-of-the-streets-around-anfield-or-goodison-to-get-the-wake-up-call-64375-20856538/ On match days, they may be vibrant but, when the visiting crowds and their wallets go home, those that are left behind have to get by in one of the most deprived areas of western Europe. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/02/phil-redmond-learning-from-life-64375-20851379/ Thu, 01 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/02/phil-redmond-learning-from-life-64375-20851379/ CONDITIONING. Something that life does to us all. Good or bad, our life experiences form our conditioning. http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/02/1-forgetting-sarah-marshall-64375-20851380/ Thu, 01 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/views/liverpool-columnists/columns/2008/05/02/1-forgetting-sarah-marshall-64375-20851380/ 2 (-) The Eye