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Anyone can do it. Data journalism is the new punk

guardian.co.uk — This is a chord... this is another... this is a third. NOW FORM A BAND So went the first issue of British punk fanzine Sideburns in 1977 in the "first and last part in a series". It might be 35 years old, but this will do nicely as a theory of data journalism in 2012.
Jon Collins Freelance Reporter @Rhubarbarism
Data journalism is the new Punk? http://t.co/G1TmRX3D Or is punk the new data journalism?
Lynn Walsh Investigative Producer, WPTV @lwalsh
Data Journalism: Anyone can do it Step 1: This is a dataset 2. Here's another 3. Here are some free tools #GenJ http://t.co/ukwO0sZp
Bora Zivkovic Blog Editor, Scientific American @BoraZ
Anyone can do it. Data journalism is the new punk http://t.co/UCNVG1Zt
Jane Sasseen Freelance Journalist @janesasseen
Same DIY ethic, same mixed results: MT @webjournalist: Data journalism is the new punk http://t.co/7J7W54si #cjsm
Andy Carvin Senior Strategist, NPR @acarvin
RT @webjournalist: Data journalism is the new punk http://t.co/DuTLKkAd // Not exactly, but sure. #atleasthedidnotsaythenewblack
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Police urge Greeks to keep money in bank

guardian.co.uk — Scale of withdrawals from Greek banks has led to speculation that eurozone-wide guarantee is need to maintain confidencePolice are urging Greeks to keep their money in bank accounts rather than putting it at risk of theft, amid further uncertainty about whether the austerity-struck country will remain in the eurozone.Greece's banks are likely to be shored up on Friday or Monday with €18bn (£14bn) of bailout funds they have been due to receive for weeks but which were held up by political uncertainty caused by inconclusive elections.
Paul Harris U.S. Correspondent, The Observer and Guardian America, Guardian @paulxharris
RT @jilltreanor: Police urge Greeks to keep money in bank http://t.co/ew8k2cXe
Jill Treanor Banking Reporter, Guardian @jilltreanor
Police urge Greeks to keep money in bank http://t.co/ew8k2cXe

Canada student protests erupt into political crisis with mass arrests

guardian.co.uk — More than 500 people were arrested in Montreal on Wednesday night as protestors defied controversial new law Bill 78* Collected commentary on the protests from around the webProtests that began in opposition to tuition fees in Canada have exploded into a political crisis with the mass arrest of hundreds of demonstrators amid a backlash against draconian emergency laws.More than 500 people were arrested in a demonstration in Montreal on Wednesday night as protesters defied a controversial new law - Bill 78 - that places restrictions on the right to demonstrate.
Adam Gabbatt Reporter, Guardian America, Guardian @AdamGabbatt
story on protests against tuition fees, bill 78, in Montreal last night. More than 500 arrests, protesters kettled http://t.co/EdYUKxIk #ggi
Matt Wells Blogs Editor, Guardian America, Guardian @MatthewWells
We expanded our story by @adamgabbatt on Montreal protests incl. new detail about police tactics http://t.co/K1VpyWsI #ggi

PFA to make racist abuse a sacking offence for professional footballers

guardian.co.uk — Racist abuse to be deemed as gross misconduct * Premier League and Football League backing expected Racist abuse will become a sackable offence for professional footballers next season, as part of significant changes being made to every Premier League and Football League player's contract.
Mark Jones Global Community Editor, Reuters @MarkJones
RT @fieldproducer: RT @JonathanHaynes PFA make racist abuse a sacking offence for professional footballers http://t.co/tjKeVfqi
James Dart Deputy Sports Editor, Guardian @James_Dart
Strong story from Stuart James: PFA to make racist abuse a sacking offence for footballers http://t.co/umsxNitW
Neal Mann Digital News Editor, Sky News @fieldproducer
RT @JonathanHaynes PFA make racist abuse a sacking offence for professional footballers http://t.co/tjKeVfqi

Politics live blog: Thursday 24 May 2012

guardian.co.uk — Join Andrew Sparrow for rolling coverage of all the day's poltical developments as they happen, including reaction to Adam Smith and Fred Michel's evidence about Jeremy Hunt at the Leveson inquiry
John Rentoul Political Columnist, Independent @JohnRentoul
RT @AndrewSparrow: Hunt's memo to Cameron Nov 2010 saying News Corp bid for Sky should go ahead - full text - http://t.co/lZwBR2m0
Andrew Sparrow Online Senior Political Correspondent, Guardian @AndrewSparrow
Hunt tells Cameron Nov 2010 re News Corp bid for Sky - "If we block it our media sector will suffer for years" - http://t.co/lZwBR2m0
Ian Katz Deputy Editor, Guardian @iankatz1000
Here's memo which shows what Hunt thought about BSkyB bid weeks before he was put in charge of deciding bid http://t.co/diwUMlxt
Andrew Sparrow Online Senior Political Correspondent, Guardian @AndrewSparrow
Hunt's memo to Cameron Nov 2010 saying News Corp bid for Sky should go ahead - full text - http://t.co/lZwBR2m0

Jeremy Hunt urged PM to allow BSkyB deal weeks before taking charge of bid

guardian.co.uk — Culture secretary told David Cameron the 'media sector would suffer for years' if News Corp's bid for BSkyB was blockedThe culture secretary, Jeremy Hunt, wrote privately to the prime minister urging him in strong terms to back Rupert Murdoch's takeover bid for BSkyB just a month before David Cameron appointed him to take charge of the bid himself in a "quasi-judicial" capacity.The intervention by Hunt, who is facing calls for his resignation, was revealed for the first time in a document shown to the Leveson inquiry on Thursday.
Mark Colvin Presenter, Australian Broadcasting Corporation Radio @Colvinius
"Arm's length" UK Tory Government relationship with Murdoch was nothing of the sort: http://t.co/w4PB2NdX
Christine Ottery Blogger, Scientific American @christineottery
RT @Stephen_Curry: How can Hunt survive this? Cameron's judgement again found wanting. http://t.co/X3wBrYpd /via @guardian

Google faced with a million requests a month to remove copyright searches

guardian.co.uk — Figures from Google's transparency report reveal huge increase on 2009 as growth comes from rise in 'enforcement vendors'Google is receiving more than a million requests a month from copyright owners seeking to pull their content from the company's search results, the web giant has revealed.
Dominic Rushe Correspondent, Guardian America, Guardian @dominicru
Google getting a million requests a month to remove copyright searches http://t.co/mxTwc5VZ
Paul Harris U.S. Correspondent, The Observer and Guardian America, Guardian @paulxharris
Google faced with a million requests a month to remove copyright searches http://t.co/wcl9ysVi via @guardian

Anyone can do it. Data journalism is the new punk

guardian.co.uk — This is a chord... this is another... this is a third. NOW FORM A BAND So went the first issue of British punk fanzine Sideburns in 1977 in the "first and last part in a series". It might be 35 years old, but this will do nicely as a theory of data journalism in 2012.
Saima Mohsin Presenter, Horizons, BBC @SaimaMohsin
RT @guardian: Anyone can do it. Data journalism is the new punk - by @smfrogers http://t.co/mtRtvfvA via @guardiandata
Amie Tsang Journalist, Financial Times @amietsang
Anyone can do it. Data journalism is the new punk http://t.co/cNxykoXG *scream* *thrash* YEAH
James Ball Data Journalist, Guardian @jamesrbuk
Data journalism, according to @smfrogers, is the new punk: http://t.co/sjlTnwWL – I'm off to get a data-driven mohican.

London 2012: Are the Olympics Welsh?

guardian.co.uk — As Olympic flame crosses into Wales, organisers believe a proud sporting nation will see it as their own It has certainly fired the imagination of the English public but the question of whether the Olympic flame - and the Games in general - will be embraced across the whole of the UK will begin to be answered on Friday when the torch is carried into Wales.
John Rentoul Political Columnist, Independent @JohnRentoul
RT @OliFamily: Are the Olympics Welsh? http://t.co/j8Mghd2C #QTWTAIN @JohnRentoul
Owen Gibson Sports News Correspondent, Guardian @owen_g
London 2012: Are the Olympics Welsh? http://t.co/jjOYdtAx

Stop this mad move to capture buzzards and destroy their nests | George Monbiot

guardian.co.uk — David Cameron must have been having a laugh when he made Richard Benyon his minister for wildlife and biodiversity. In a previous post I explained what appears to be a crashing conflict of interest.
Damian Carrington Head of Environment, Guardian @dpcarrington
RT @GeorgeMonbiot: Public subsidies for pheasant shooting: a cipher for everything that's wrong with this govt. http://t.co/EDoSaovL
Alice Woolley Education Editor, Guardian @alicewoolley1
George Monbiot: stop mad Defra move to destroy buzzards' nests in order to protect pheasant shoots http://t.co/crWVOQ00

Anyone can do it. Data journalism is the new punk

guardian.co.uk — This is a chord... this is another... this is a third. NOW FORM A BAND So went the first issue of British punk fanzine Sideburns in 1977 in the "first and last part in a series". It might be 35 years old, but this will do nicely as a theory of data journalism in 2012.
Andrew Beaujon Reporter, Poynter Online @abeaujon
Attn: @dansinker RT @CraigSilverman: RT @guardiantech: Anyone can do it. Data journalism is the new punk http://t.co/O02RVYQX
Nora Young Technology and Culture Reporter, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation @nora3000
RT @guardiantech: Anyone can do it. Data journalism is the new punk http://t.co/aWPaTfkE
Craig Silverman Editor, Regret the Error, Poynter Online @CraigSilverman
RT @guardiantech: Anyone can do it. Data journalism is the new punk http://t.co/gXoRc7wH

Quebec's 'truncheon law' rebounds as student strike spreads | Martin Lukacs

guardian.co.uk — At a tiny church tucked away in a working-class neighbourhood in Montreal's east end, Quebec's new outlaws gathered on Sunday for a day of deliberations. Aged mostly between 18 and 22, their membership in a progressive student union has made them a target of government scorn and scrutiny.
Anthony Augustine Technology and Pop Culture Columnist, Winnipeg Free Press @anthonya
Quebec's 'truncheon law' rebounds as student strike spreads | http://t.co/DBXMF74M
Becky Barnicoat Reporter, Guardian @beckybarnicoat
Quebec now a police state? http://t.co/ZmSIBFb3

Etan Patz: New Jersey man confesses to child's killing, reports say

guardian.co.uk — Pedro Hernandez reportedly told police that he strangled Etan Patz and stuffed him in a box, which he discarded in New YorkOne of America's most famous missing child cases, the disappearance in 1979 of six-year-old New Yorker Etan Patz, appears to have reached a breakthrough after a man has reportedly told police he strangled the boy to death.Patz went missing just blocks from his parent's home in downtown Manhattan in 1979 as he made his first ever unaccompanied walk to the school bus.
Cath Elliott Comment Is Free Writer, Guardian @CathElliott
Etan Patz: New Jersey man confesses to child's killing, reports say http://t.co/3ppW5EUi via @guardian

2012's 'best' commencement speeches. So far | Oliver Burkeman

guardian.co.uk — Assembled readers, fellow bloggers, distinguished friends ... First, let me say what a great honour it is to have been asked to write this blogpost about commencement speeches.
Oliver Burkeman Columnist, Guardian America, Guardian @oliverburkeman
RT @mattseaton: Hold on to your mortarboards! @oliverburkeman on 2012's commencement speeches: http://t.co/27iRA2Up
Matt Seaton Comment is Free Editor, Guardian America, Guardian @mattseaton
Hold on to your mortarboards! @oliverburkeman on 2012's crop [sic] of commencement speeches: http://t.co/bOtYn2hW

Neil Armstrong breaks silence to give accountants moon exclusive

guardian.co.uk — Notoriously reclusive Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong gives video interview to Certified Practicing Accountants of AustraliaAs the first person to walk on the moon, he is a man whose name will be remembered for generations to come.
Erik Larsen Reporter, Asbury Park Press @Erik_Larsen
Neil Armstrong breaks his silence to give Australian accountants an exclusive interview http://t.co/uGkLyac1 via @guardian
David Friend Editor of Creative Development, Vanity Fair @DavidMFriend1
RT @Tyrangiel: After decades of silence, Neil Armstrong does an interview with... a bunch of Australian accountants. http://t.co/ClqSrtwf
Chris Hamilton Journalist and Social Media Editor, BBC @chrishams
How did Australian accountants land iv with Neil Armstrong? Organiser knew his dad was an auditor http://t.co/qMpbaPLl ht @jonfildes
Jon Fildes Science and Technology Features Editor, BBC.com, BBC @jonfildes
Bizarre: Neil Armstrong breaks silence to give accountants exclusive iv http://t.co/3awgsgmu by top fella @alokjha (via @livingarchitect)
Alex Ogle Reporter and Photographer, AFP @Alex_Ogle
Neil Armstrong breaks his silence, gives interview to a group of Australian accountants http://t.co/PQIiFhaH (HT @lizzieohreally)
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Anyone can do it. Data journalism is the new punk

guardian.co.uk — This is a chord... this is another... this is a third. NOW FORM A BAND So went the first issue of British punk fanzine Sideburns in 1977 in the "first and last part in a series". It might be 35 years old, but this will do nicely as a theory of data journalism in 2012.
Dan Nguyen Web Journalist, ProPublica @dancow
I agree w/ @smfrogers, but hopefully journalism won't need "data" label, just like we don't say "factual journalism" http://t.co/PnF3kuO0
Caitlin Dewey Associate Web Editor, Kiplinger @caitlindewey
+1 RT @dancow: From @smfrogers datablog: "Anyone can do it. Data journalism is the new punk" http://t.co/3y98xBQx
Dan Nguyen Web Journalist, ProPublica @dancow
From @smfrogers datablog: "Anyone can do it. Data journalism is the new punk" http://t.co/PnF3kuO0

Jessica Ennis coach hits out at UK Athletics for labelling her 'fat'

guardian.co.uk — Toni Minichiello hits out at Olympic buildup 'distractions'* Coach says 'high-ranking' official criticised Ennis' weight Jessica Ennis's coach has hit out at what he termed "distractions" from senior figures from within UK Athletics in the buildup to the Olympics.
Owen Gibson Sports News Correspondent, Guardian @owen_g
RT @guardian_sport: Jessica Ennis coach hits out at UK Athletics for labelling her 'fat' http://t.co/UI4lNmaQ via @guardian

Quebec's 'truncheon law' rebounds as student strike spreads | Martin Lukacs

guardian.co.uk — At a tiny church tucked away in a working-class neighbourhood in Montreal's east end, Quebec's new outlaws gathered on Sunday for a day of deliberations. Aged mostly between 18 and 22, their membership in a progressive student union has made them a target of government scorn and scrutiny.
Matt Wells Blogs Editor, Guardian America, Guardian @MatthewWells
Great op-ed on Quebec 'truncheon law' http://t.co/hjnmh4zg plus curated web comment http://t.co/5r3Ix7y1 #ggi
Matt Seaton Comment is Free Editor, Guardian America, Guardian @mattseaton
Vivid vew from the street on the student fee hike strike and protests in Montreal, Quebec, from @Martin_Lukacs: http://t.co/LqpJmwZI

Pep Guardiola comes full circle for a reunion with Marcelo Bielsa

guardian.co.uk — Marcelo Bielsa was there at the start and he will be there at the end. Back in October 2006, before Pep Guardiola took his first steps as a coach, one of the men from whom he asked advice was Bielsa. Should he really become a football manager and, if so, how?
Sid Lowe Sports Reporter, Guardian @sidlowe
Pep's last waltz. With the perfect dance partner. My Copa del Rey final preview: http://t.co/LBJF5j8o

Joey Barton given unprecedented 12-game ban by FA for violent conduct

guardian.co.uk — Joey Barton has been banned for 12 matches and fined £75,000 by the Football Association, an unprecedented tariff that places his future at Queens Park Rangers in serious doubt. Before the ruling the club had already met to discuss options regarding their captain.
Ken Bensinger Automotive Reporter, LA Times @kenbensinger
Subtle. Joey Barton was fined...for stubbing a lit cigar in the eye of a team-mate during Manchester City's Xmas party. http://t.co/CyCNey1q
Matthew Hall Sports Writer @matthew_hall
Man City make HUGE global record loss though it's @Joey7Barton who "tarnishes image of football". http://t.co/iSoVNGVy

A better future is percolating for Vietnam's coffee | Veronique Mistiaen

guardian.co.uk — The spectacular growth of coffee in Vietnam came at a terrible environmental cost. Now conservation groups are working with food multinationals to ensure quality and sustainable production The velvety coffee slowly dripping from the filter into my glass is bitter and dark.
Jane Sasseen Freelance Journalist @janesasseen
Who knew? RT @robenfarzad: Good morning, Vietnam! (world's #2 coffee producer) http://t.co/2pWaGPbE | http://t.co/KFDRkyla
Roben Farzad Senior Writer, Bloomberg BusinessWeek @robenfarzad
Good morning, Vietnam! (the world's #2 coffee producer) http://t.co/zDNYokub | http://t.co/ltAc7xZR

David Cameron is unfit to chair the UN development panel - and here's why | John Hilary

guardian.co.uk — Confirmation that David Cameron is to co-chair the UN process to devise a new framework for international development after 2015 has opened the debate on whether he is a credible candidate for the role. Jonathan Glennie has rightly pointed out that the UK government's record on aid is not the issue here, nor is Cameron's new G8 food security initiative.
Mark Tran International News Reporter, Guardian @marktran
John Hilary makes case against Cameron's inclusion on UN development panel http://t.co/Igxod3HM via @guardian #globaldev

Higher Gossip: Essays and Criticism by John Updike - review

guardian.co.uk — Higher Gossip, edited by Christopher Carduff, is a posthumous selection of John Updike's prodigious output, matching six substantial previous volumes mainly of critical or personal prose. The set amounts to seven pillars, if not of wisdom then something not far off, of warm scrupulous attentiveness.
Nicholas Wroe Editor, Guardian Review, Guardian @NicholasWroe
Yes! Updike was good on golf. Not a dirty secret RT @guardian Higher Gossip: Essays and Criticism by John Updike: http://t.co/n0s3F5zb

Paul Fussell, the critic who fought the cant of military sacrifice | Nicolaus Mills

guardian.co.uk — Nicolaus Mills: His classic study, The Great War and Modern Memory, was rooted in his own bitter experience of loss and waste in combat
Matt Seaton Comment is Free Editor, Guardian America, Guardian @mattseaton
Lovely, insightful reflection from Nicolaus Mills on life and work of Paul Fussell, esp Great War and Modern Memory: http://t.co/qfDLsxcV

Leveson inquiry: Frederic Michel, Adam Smith - live

guardian.co.uk — The Guardian's Esther Addley has just tweeted from the high court: Adam Smith is in court, with (i assume) his lawyer. Order of witnesses: Lord (Peter) Brooke, Frederic Michel, Smith #Leveson - esther addley (@estheraddley) May 24, 2012 Good morning and welcome to the Leveson inquiry live blog.
Josh Halliday Media and Tech Reporter, Guardian @JoshHalliday
"If we block it our media sector will suffer for years" – full text of Jeremy Hunt memo to David Cameron on BSkyB bid http://t.co/0XlVoh5a
Josh Halliday Media and Tech Reporter, Guardian @JoshHalliday
"If we block it our media sector will suffer for years: – full text of Jeremy Hunt memo to David Cameron on BSkyB bid http://t.co/0XlVoh5a
Alan Rusbridger Editor in Chief, Guardian @arusbridger
News Corp's lobbyist Fred Michel abt to take the stand at #Leveson. Follow it live http://t.co/n2BlMvxH (Jeremy Hunt will)
Josh Halliday Media and Tech Reporter, Guardian @JoshHalliday
RT @arusbridger: News Corp's lobbyist Fred Michel abt to take the stand at #Leveson. Follow it live http://t.co/0XlVoh5a (Jeremy Hunt will)
Esther Addley Senior News Writer, Guardian @estheraddley
Guardian #Leveson live blog here http://t.co/LKF82NMp

Leveson inquiry: Frédéric Michel and Adam Smith take centre stage

guardian.co.uk — They are the middle men whose hundreds of texts and emails go to the heart of the government's handling of Rupert Murdoch's aborted £8bn takeover of BSkyB. News Corporation lobbyist Frédéric Michel and Adam Smith, former special adviser to the culture secretary, Jeremy Hunt, finally emerged from the shadows to take centre stage at the Leveson inquiry.
John Plunkett Media Columnist, Guardian @johnplunkett149
Leveson inquiry: Frédéric Michel and Adam Smith take centre stage http://t.co/lBfc6W1T

Queen enjoys record support in Guardian/ICM poll

guardian.co.uk — As the Queen prepares to celebrates her diamond jubilee the royal family is enjoying record popularity, but things could get a good deal more complicated after she leaves the scene, according to a new Guardian/ICM poll.
James Ball Data Journalist, Guardian @jamesrbuk
. @guardian_clark on why I, and my fellow republicans (small r), are the 10%: http://t.co/8MYJjsIS #lifelongholderofminorityopinions
Tom Clark Political Writer, Guardian @guardian_clark
The biggest surge in the polls right now is for a party that's not standing. Guardian/ICM on the Royals ... http://t.co/eiTLIiuT

Game on - Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

guardian.co.uk — I challenge anyone to play this game for the first time and not use the words "That's cool." I have now spent three hours with Ghost Recon: Future Soldier (PC / PS3 / Xbox 360) and have lost count of the number of times I've said it.
Lyndal Cairns News Editor, The Courier-Mail Online @lyndalcairns
RT @guardiantech: Game on – Ghost Recon: Future Soldier http://t.co/8U5mUZZT

Sadly Barack Obama, like Mitt Romney, is an apologist for the 1% | Mehdi Hasan

guardian.co.uk — Poor Mitt Romney. Despite defeating a weird and wacky line-up of candidates in a gruelling Republican primary race, and despite selling himself as "the CEO president", he can't seem to shake off his image as a slash-and-burn private equity boss, a modern-day incarnation of Gordon Gekko. It hasn't escaped his opponents' attention.
Greg Mott Editor, Bloomberg News @gwmott
Sadly Barack Obama, like Mitt Romney, is an apologist for the 1% | Mehdi Hasan http://t.co/iYGeYYuD via @guardian

Leveson inquiry: Frédéric Michel and Adam Smith take centre stage

guardian.co.uk — They are the middle men whose hundreds of texts and emails go to the heart of the government's handling of Rupert Murdoch's aborted £8bn takeover of BSkyB. News Corporation lobbyist Frédéric Michel and Adam Smith, former special adviser to the culture secretary, Jeremy Hunt, finally emerged from the shadows to take centre stage at the Leveson inquiry.
Lisa O'Carroll Ireland Business Blogger @lisaocarroll
Leveson inquiry: Frédéric Michel and Adam Smith take centre stage http://t.co/XupmISD2 via @guardian

Quebec student protests: commentary and analysis from around the web

guardian.co.uk — It's been 102 days since students in Quebec started demonstrating against the province's proposed tuition hike. But what began as a protest against university fee increases has expanded to a wider movement to oppose Bill 78, which was rushed through by legislators in Quebec in response to the demonstrations.
Matt Wells Blogs Editor, Guardian America, Guardian @MatthewWells
Great op-ed on Quebec 'truncheon law' http://t.co/hjnmh4zg plus curated web comment http://t.co/5r3Ix7y1 #ggi

Europe's top 50 transfer targets for summer 2012 - in pictures

guardian.co.uk — A look at the players who will be on the shortlists of all the major clubs across Europe this summer - in no particular order - from Eden Hazard to Carlos Tevez
Ken Bensinger Automotive Reporter, LA Times @kenbensinger
My buns! Odd photo choice on piece on Skrtel's transfer chances. http://t.co/iEFryGml

Google faced with a million requests a month to remove copyright searches

guardian.co.uk — Figures from Google's transparency report reveal huge increase on 2009 as growth comes from rise in 'enforcement vendors'Google is receiving more than a million requests a month from copyright owners seeking to pull their content from the company's search results, the web giant has revealed.
Karlin Lillington Tech Journalist and Columnist, Irish Times @klillington
RT @LexInformatica: RT @guardiantech: Google faced with a million requests a month to remove copyright searches http://t.co/IF0tirqA

The Stone Roses - review

guardian.co.uk — So this is how you stage a resurrection. Far from the bright lights of Manchester, in the town where Ian Brown was born, the Stone Roses finally returned to the stage 16 years after their acrimonious break up.
Stuart Heritage TV Writer, Guardian @stuheritage
Me reading this: http://t.co/D7QBL8oe "Oh wow, five stars. This must have been really goo... oh. John Robb. Oh."
Andrew McCorkell Freelance Journalist @nextword
The Stone Roses – review http://t.co/ijKbTXHs via @guardian

What really lies behind the 'war on women' | Naomi Wolf

guardian.co.uk — Are women suddenly running rampant in the streets by the millions, threatening society in unexpected ways? You would surely think so by looking at the pattern that is visible across the nation: state by state, a well-funded legislative war on women is being unleashed.
Matt Seaton Comment is Free Editor, Guardian America, Guardian @mattseaton
Why the 'war on women' is ultimately about more than the sum of its parts, more even than women, by @naomirwolf: http://t.co/XdeJaK4F

Rory McIlroy throws a Wentworth wobbly as threat of missed cut looms

guardian.co.uk — BMW PGA Championship, Wentworth * World No1 admits frustration at PGA Championship* Graeme McDowell's first round hit by 'bizarre' ruling So much for the luck of the Irish on an opening day of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth which saw Rory McIlroy fall victim to golf's lurking demons and Graeme McDowell lose out to golf's befuddling rules.
Lawrence Donegan Sports Reporter, Guardian @lawrencedonegan
• World No1 admits frustration at PGA Championship• Graeme McDowell's first round hit by 'bizarre' rulingSo much... http://t.co/g546iH4C

Mind the Map: a journey through London cartography - in pictures

guardian.co.uk — Chris Michael: The London transport network has inspired a dazzling array of posters, designs and cartographic artwork for more than 100 years. Explore some of the best examples
Clark Boyd Web Editor and Tech Correspondent, Public Radio International @worldstechpod
Mind the Map: a journey through London cartography – in pictures http://t.co/PgTQfbjD (via @guardian)

Police watchdog: 8,500 complaints in three years, 13 guilty verdicts

guardian.co.uk — The police watchdog has revealed how more than 8,500 complaints about corruption have been recorded by forces in England and Wales in three years - but only 13 police officers have been prosecuted and found guilty.
Jane Bradley Investigations Producer, BBC @jane__bradley
RT @jonathanhaynes: Police watchdog: 8,500 complaints in three years, 13 guilty verdicts http://t.co/Mq81asfk
Rob Winder Digital Output Editor, ITV News @robwinder
RT @JonathanHaynes: Police watchdog: 8,500 complaints in three years, 13 guilty verdicts http://t.co/zasG4CZT

Ivory Coast minister quits over 'missing' Trafigura money

guardian.co.uk — An Ivory Coast minister has resigned over allegations that he stole £700,000 from a compensation fund for the victims of toxic waste dumped by Trafigura. Adama Bictogo, the minister in charge of dispensing the funds to victims, stood down after he was named in a police report into missing funds that was leaked to local media this week.
Jesse Riseborough Commodities Reporter, Bloomberg News @JP_Riseborough
RT @guardiannews: Ivory Coast minister quits over 'missing' Trafigura money http://t.co/tSDXW8zZ

Theresa May records video in support of gay marriage

guardian.co.uk — Theresa May, the Conservative home secretary, has pledged her personal support for gay marriage, becoming the most senior politician yet to take part in a cross-party video campaign supporting a change to the law.
Darren McCaffrey TV Producer, Sky News @DMcCaffreySKY
Theresa May records video in support of gay marriage http://t.co/1SzInCaC via @guardian

Paperboy director Lee Daniels delivers lesson in race relations

guardian.co.uk — Oscar winner draws on direct family experience to put civil rights movement at centre of adaptation of Pete Dexter novel Directors draw on many sources to draw truthful performances from their actors. But in depicting a prisoner on death row, not everyone has a brother serving a jail sentence for murder to tap for research.
Charlotte Higgins Chief Arts Writer, Guardian @chiggi
New article: Paperboy director Lee Daniels delivers lesson in race relations http://t.co/D98Bq7un

Phillip Phillips wins American Idol, but does that mean anything?

guardian.co.uk — This is a good week to be an American Idol alum. Sure, Phillip Phillips, the likeable Georgian with massive talent and aw-shucks modesty, handily won the 11th season on Wednesday night. But the interesting news lies with contestants of Idols past.
Brian Braiker News Editor, Guardian America, Guardian @slarkpope
RT @keith_caulfield: Spoke to The @Guardian about American Idol, Phillip Phillips and what it all means… http://t.co/Ihr3o9s8
Brian Braiker News Editor, Guardian America, Guardian @slarkpope
Phillip Phillips wins American Idol, but does that mean anything? http://t.co/Ihr3o9s8 (Acutally maybe more than you think)

A third of parents of disabled children took out loans to buy basics last year

guardian.co.uk — Almost a third of families with disabled children have taken out loans in the past year to help them afford basic everyday essentials such as food and heating, research has revealed. For those families where parents are in work, one in six say they cannot afford to heat their homes.
Gary Younge Columnist, Guardian America and The Nation, Guardian @garyyounge
RT @ameliagentleman: A third of parents of disabled children took out loans to buy basics last year http://t.co/2mro85Ih
Amelia Gentleman Reporter, Guardian @ameliagentleman
A third of parents of disabled children took out loans to buy basics last year http://t.co/2mro85Ih
Patrick Butler Head of Society, Health and Education, Guardian @patrickjbutler
A third of parents of disabled children took out loans to buy basics last year http://t.co/6vWxdD7r << and going without food... #disability

Iran nuclear programme talks salvaged from collapse

guardian.co.uk — International talks over Iran's nuclear programme salvaged from collapse in Baghdad with a last-ditch agreement to make another attempt at a compromise deal in Moscow next month. After two days of intensive negotiations in the Iraqi capital, Catherine Ashton, the EU foreign policy chief said: "It is clear that we both want to make progress, and that there is some common ground.
Martin Chulov Iraq Correspondent, Guardian @martinchulov
At nuclear talks #Iran tried to table regional issues like Bahrain & Syria. Interesting. http://t.co/kwHJZUuR via @guardian

Nick Clegg's social mobility speech condemned by inequality experts

guardian.co.uk — The economist whose work the government used to back up its claim that a child's chances in life were not affected by the levels of inequality in the society they were born into, told the Guardian he has been "misquoted and misrepresented".
Randeep Ramesh Reporter, Guardian @tianran
Nick Clegg's social mobility speech condemned by inequality experts http://t.co/AkxMGX4E via @guardian

Finally, mystery of the famous faces of art may be revealed

guardian.co.uk — A Californian university has won funding to use advanced facial recognition technology to try to solve the mysteries of some of the world's most famous works of art. Professor Conrad Rudolph said the idea for the experiment came from watching news and detective shows such as CSI which had a constant theme of using advanced computers to recognise unknown faces from murder victims to wanted criminals.
Paul Harris U.S. Correspondent, The Observer and Guardian America, Guardian @paulxharris
RT @shoumo: Forensic facial recognition & ageing programs on famous portraits may open new windows into history http://t.co/NrJamr2Z ...

Are You My Mother? by Alison Bechdel - review

guardian.co.uk — If any kind of human relationship can be called typically baroque, it's that between a woman and her mother. Prudent men regard the intricacies of this terrain with awe. Even in fairly tranquil mother-daughter bonds there are flourishes of longing, resentment and tenderness that no sensible person would ever try to chart.
Justine Jordan Deputy Books Editor, Guardian @justine_jordan
What Alison Bechdel did after Fun Home - our review of Are You My Mother? http://t.co/WHSUzA9M
Laura Miller Writer, New York Times @magiciansbook
Here's my review of Alison Bechdel's ARE YOU MY MOTHER? I'm a fan, but wd prefer a bit less therapy #sp1 http://t.co/CVTzhjPN

Mountaineer laughs off Twitter row with 'spotty schoolkids'

guardian.co.uk — Joe Simpson engages in online spat with 'vile' GCSE students after they rubbished his book Touching the Void Even the most successful authors have to suffer the occasional fit of spite from critics and readers. Few, however, have to contend with the twin indignities of being branded a "crevasse wanker" and having their accounts of preternatural mountain endurance rubbished by sulky teens.
Oliver Burkeman Columnist, Guardian America, Guardian @oliverburkeman
Joe Simpson's responses to GCSE student critics of @TouchingTheVoid are sort of brllliant. http://t.co/S7A9JuR8

England friendly against Belgium to be big test of goalline technology

guardian.co.uk — Hawk-Eye system will be active at Wembley match* Final test before international vote on GLT on 2 July England's friendly against Belgium on Saturday week will provide the biggest stage yet for the testing of goalline technology before the vote on 2 July to decide whether to introduce it.
Jamie Jackson Sports Reporter, Guardian @GuardianJamieJ
England friendly against Belgium to be big test of goalline technology http://t.co/nmTZU9s6 via @guardian

Scottish parliament backs cut-price alcohol clampdown

guardian.co.uk — Cut-price wine, beer and vodka will be outlawed in Scotland from as early as April next year after the Scottish parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a bill to introduce a 50p minimum price for alcohol.
Severin Carrell Scotland Correspondent, Guardian @severincarrell
Scottish parliament backs cut-price alcohol clampdown but legal challenge looms http://t.co/XuvDLef7 @guardian #minimumpricing

Queen enjoys record support in Guardian/ICM poll

guardian.co.uk — As the Queen prepares to celebrates her diamond jubilee the royal family is enjoying record popularity, but things could get a good deal more complicated after she leaves the scene, according to a new Guardian/ICM poll.
Severin Carrell Scotland Correspondent, Guardian @severincarrell
Queen enjoys record support in Guardian/ICM poll but #Scotland cares less: just 50% favour the monarchy http://t.co/l3hivmHs @guardian

m.guardian.co.uk

m.guardian.co.uk — Misery loves company, but if misery comes with glimmers of positivity and a surging bassline and piano, there'll be that much more company. And so the melancholy-plus-uplift formula continues to click for Keane. "You've got no way out of this hole," insists singer Tom Chaplin, only to offer the prospect of "a brighter day".
Dave Simpson Music Critic, Guardian @davesimps0n
RT @tmjackson: Over at @guardianmusic we've gor words by @davesimps0n, picture by me, music by @keaneofficial. Nice. http://t.co/ZD8xNNWV

Mick Channon to inherit jumps horses as Henrietta Knight retires

guardian.co.uk — Henrietta Knight, who trained Best Mate to become the first horse to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup three times since Arkle in the 1960s, will relinquish her licence next month in order to spend more time with her husband, the former jockey Terry Biddlecombe, who suffered a stroke eight months ago.
Tony Paley Racing Editor, Guardian @tonypaley
Mick Channon to inherit jumps horses as Henrietta Knight retires, writes @Greg_Wood_ http://t.co/5XX5hvE3

Britain seems to want the monarchy, but to choose which monarch it gets | Tom Clark

guardian.co.uk — It is a troubling irony of contemporary Britain that the surest way to lose popularity is to court it at the ballot box. In our Guardian/ICM poll this week, the voters revealed they believe our three chief party leaders to be doing a bad as opposed to a good job, by respective margins of 11, 12 and 27 percentage points.
Tom Clark Political Writer, Guardian @guardian_clark
Britain seems to want the monarchy, but to choose which monarch it gets | Tom Clark http://t.co/kgeqMjIz

Academies' refusal to admit pupils with special needs prompts legal battles

guardian.co.uk — Two of the government's flagship academy schools are facing legal challenges over their refusal to admit children with statements of special needs. One of the cases involves Mossbourne academy in Hackney, east London, which has become one of the most celebrated schools in the country for its academic record.
Jeevan Vasagar Education Editor, Guardian @jeevanvasagar
John Harris and me on academies facing legal challenge over refusal to admit children with special needs: http://t.co/RbjQ9FuZ via @guardian
Patrick Butler Head of Society, Health and Education, Guardian @patrickjbutler
Academies' refusal to admit pupils with special needs prompts legal battles http://t.co/1uO8yazg << Ofsted head's old school cited...

Egypt election 2012 day two - live

guardian.co.uk — Shafiq rejects Moussa's call for him to pull out of the race* Turnout picked up after a slow start; claims of irregularities* Former PM Ahmed Shafiq attacked after casting his vote2.00pm ET/7pm BST: Ian Black has written an analysis of who would win possible general election matchups.
Tom McCarthy Blogger, Guardian America, Guardian @TeeMcSee
The insecurity of free elections. The confusion of free elections. The thrill of free elections. http://t.co/6tnhID0J
Tom McCarthy Blogger, Guardian America, Guardian @TeeMcSee
Everyone is watching the numbers come in, and no one knows how the election will come out. #EgyElection http://t.co/6tnhID0J
Tom McCarthy Blogger, Guardian America, Guardian @TeeMcSee
20 mins till polls close in Egypt's presidential elections. Get the latest developments on our live blog #EgyElections http://t.co/6tnhID0J

Time to Start Thinking by Edward Luce - review

guardian.co.uk — According to the US industrialist and world-class bigot Henry Ford, "History is bunk". Edward Luce, who cites Ford's assertion, tells the reader that Oliver Wendell Holmes was closer to the mark when he said: "An ounce of history is worth a pound of logic."
Edward Luce U.S. Columnist, Financial Times @EdwardGLuce
@grossdm Best antidote to The Economist is The Guardian: http://t.co/TgVSgKWE

New York lawmakers propose bill to ban anonymous online speech

guardian.co.uk — Lawmakers introduced identical bills in the senate and assembly that would require identification of anonymous commentersOnline commenters aren't exactly known for their kind words, but lawmakers in New York want to hold their constituents to a higher standard. A few Empire State lawmakers want to address that problem by doing away with anonymous commenting.
John Tozzi Reporter, Bloomberg BusinessWeek @jtozz
Overreaching, impossible to enforce, and, oh, unconstitutional. Yup, sounds like an idea from Albany. http://t.co/yWKEGp1m via @guardian

'Free' banking row hots up

guardian.co.uk — A debate over the merits of "free" banking was raging on Thursday after top banking regulator Andrew Bailey faced criticism after appearing to call for an end to non-fee paying current accounts to prevent mis-selling of financial products. Richard Lloyd, executive director of consumer body Which?, said it was a "myth" that banking was free.
Jill Treanor Banking Reporter, Guardian @jilltreanor
'Free' banking row hots up http://t.co/DtUuL95t

Theresa May records video in support of gay marriage

guardian.co.uk — Theresa May, the Conservative home secretary, has pledged her personal support for gay marriage, becoming the most senior politician yet to take part in a cross-party video campaign supporting a change to the law.
Helene Mulholland Political Reporter, Guardian @lnmulholland
Theresa May records video in support of gay marriage http://t.co/7SJ9Lcl1

Egypt election: who would win a second round run-off?

guardian.co.uk — Egypt's presidential election is likely to go to a run-off between the top two next month. Ian Black looks at what might happen Egypt's historic presidential election is on a knife-edge in the final hours of polling.
James W. Foley Deputy Editor, GlobalPost @jfoleyjourno
RT @ian_black: Egypt election: who would win a second round run-off? http://t.co/YisAH2QJ

King Priam, a pacifist's opera, can still shed light on the trauma of war

guardian.co.uk — King Priam was premiered 50 years ago this month in Coventry, to mark the consecration of the city's new cathedral. The following night, Benjamin Britten's War Requiem received its first performance. Both works spoke pointedly about the experience of war; the cathedral had been built alongside the ruins of its medieval predecessor, bombed to oblivion on the night of 16 November 1940.
Fiona Maddocks Classical Music Critic, The Observer, Guardian @FionaMaddocks
@chiggi lovely piece C. King Priam a great opera... http://t.co/MSpdQHsv
Charlotte Higgins Chief Arts Writer, Guardian @chiggi
New article: King Priam, a pacifist's opera, can still shed light on the trauma of war http://t.co/Azi1gO5I

Facebook IPO: five things that went wrong with the social network's debut

guardian.co.uk — Facebook's IPO was the most-hyped tech offering since Google went public, but the sale is proving a disaster for the firmFacebook's stock market debut was supposed to be the sale of the century. The social network phenomenon had teased investors about an initial public offering for over a year.
Dominic Rushe Correspondent, Guardian America, Guardian @dominicru
Facebook IPO: 5 reasons it sucked http://t.co/HDoNWnCs #business

The Stone Roses live at Warrington Parr Hall - review

guardian.co.uk — So this is how you stage a resurrection. Far from the bright lights of Manchester, in the town where Ian Brown was born, the Stone Roses finally returned to the stage 16 years after their acrimonious break up.
Alok Jha Science and Environment Correspondent, Guardian @alokjha
The Stone Roses live at Warrington Parr Hall – review http://t.co/gGrMT2tb "So this is how you stage a resurrection," says @johnrobb77
Paul Owen Reporter, Guardian @PaulTOwen
The Stone Roses live at Warrington Parr Hall – review http://t.co/bO0Pjdj9 via @guardian

GlaxoSmithKline and AstraZeneca invest in antibiotic research

guardian.co.uk — Drugmakers join forces in £180m research in battle against threat from bugs' resistance to antibiotics Britain's two biggest drugmakers have joined forces in a £180m research collaboration in the battle against the growing threat from bugs' resistance to antibiotics.
Julia Kollewe Financial Reporter, Guardian @JuliaKollewe
GlaxoSmithKline,AstraZeneca join forces in £180m research in battle against threat from bugs' resistance to antibiotics http://t.co/yGv91mka

UK solar subsidy to be cut

guardian.co.uk — Payments for home owners using solar panels to generate electricity are to be cut further, the government said on Thursday, which is set to be the hottest day of the year with widespread sunshine in the UK.
Adam Vaughan Online Environment Editor, Guardian @adamvaughan_uk
By me on Guardian: UK solar subsidy to be cut http://t.co/mFwi562S

Q&A: Feed-in tariffs

guardian.co.uk — What are feed-in tariffs? A feed-in tariff is a rate of money paid by the government to homeowners, business and organisations such as schools and community groups to generate their own electricity through small-scale green energy installations such as solar panels.
Adam Vaughan Online Environment Editor, Guardian @adamvaughan_uk
By me on Guardian: Q&A: Feed-in tariffs http://t.co/v1gg2HNp

Why would fees stop banks mis-selling?

guardian.co.uk — Sharks are lean, mean hunting machines with one aim in life: to ensure the survival of the species. Banks have proved slightly less efficient at ensuring their own survival, but they do seem to hunt customers with one fervorous aim: to maximise profits for shareholders.
Jill Insley Head of Consumer Affairs, Guardian @jillinsley
Why would fees stop banks mis-selling? http://t.co/ibNUWwJH

Jimmy Fortune believes Bonfire will not overheat in the Derby

guardian.co.uk — Jockey denies temperament will hamper second favourite* Ground is currently described as good at Epsom The heavy ground at Epsom's Derby trial meeting in April seemed a very distant memory on Thursday morning as several contenders for next week's Investec Derby Festival exercised on the track for the benefit of guests at its annual Breakfast With The Stars.
Tony Paley Racing Editor, Guardian @tonypaley
Jimmy Fortune believes Bonfire will not overheat in the #Derby, reports @Greg_Wood_ http://t.co/KakMzNyh

Hear highlights and remixes from Words and Music by Saint Etienne

guardian.co.uk — It's already won four stars from Alexis Petridis, and now you too can swoon at the pop joyfulness of Saint Etienne's new album, Words and Music by Saint Etienne. The album comes in three different editions, and we've procured this exclusive blend of originals and remixes from across the three versions - with 2 Bears and Erol Alkan among those remaking Saint Etienne's music.
John Micek Statehouse Reporter, The Allentown Lehigh Valley Morning Call @Capitol_Ideas
New music from Saint Etienne? This makes me very happy indeed. http://t.co/wxHI4CaR

Underground, Overground by Andrew Martin - review

guardian.co.uk — I don't know if I'm going to be able to convey - surely the apposite word - the full extent of my love of the London tube.
Paul Owen Reporter, Guardian @PaulTOwen
Will Self has fainted on a platform, been drunk on it and had sex on it – he's in love with the tube http://t.co/Um2B5swC via @guardian
Paul Laity Books Writer, Guardian @paullaity
Will Self recovers from collapsed house to write loving piece about the Tube http://t.co/gUduSPZe #books

Miles Davis: his wardrobe, his wit, his way with a basketball …

guardian.co.uk — The Picasso of jazz passed away 20 years ago. Countless columns will no doubt be devoted to the anniversary. He'll be remembered fondly as a musician of genius who was at the forefront of bebop, hard-bop, orchestral jazz, modal jazz, jazz-rock fusion and techno-funk.
Adriel Bettelheim Lobbying and Influence Editor, Roll Call @abettel
Forthcoming Miles Davis postage stamp recalls his memorable exchange with Nancy Reagan at an '87 White House dinner. http://t.co/1UGxTcoX

Michaela McAreavey murder: hotel worker 'tortured' into confession

guardian.co.uk — One of the hotel workers accused of murdering a Northern Irish woman on her honeymoon has told a court in Mauritius that police tried to suffocate him with a towel to extract a confession. Avinash Treebhoowoon also alleged that officers investigating the murder of Michaela McAreavey held his head in a bucket of water during his interrogation.
Henry McDonald Ireland Correspondent, The Observer, Guardian @henry_mcdonald
Michaela McAreavey murder: hotel worker 'tortured' into confession http://t.co/PM3NzEaH

Chen Guangcheng brother flees captors

guardian.co.uk — Chen Guangfu arrives in Beijing after following in blind activist's footsteps in making daring escape from village in eastern ChinaThe brother of the Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng has fled his family's captors in a second audacious escape from their tiny village in eastern China.Chen Guangfu arrived in Beijing early on
Kristie Lu Stout Anchor, CNN International, CNN @klustout
RT @alexisklai: MT @NiuB: Chen Guangcheng brother flees captors http://t.co/4jm7RFjE by @taniabranigan #China
John Smithies Managing Editor, UK Edition, Epoch Times @jdsmithies
Chen Guangcheng brother flees captors http://t.co/2lBN6JNm

Hayley Turner becomes only second woman to have ride in the Derby

guardian.co.uk — Hayley Turner, who became the first woman jockey to ride a British Group One winner outright last season, will have her first ride in the Investec Derby when she partners Cavaleiro in the Epsom Classic on 2 June.
Tony Paley Racing Editor, Guardian @tonypaley
Jockey @Hayleyturner123 becomes only second woman to have ride in the #Derby, reports @Greg_Wood_ http://t.co/G5ViLWmh

Chinese Olympians and Paralympians head for Leeds

guardian.co.uk — We have the full range of martial arts belts from white 10th Kyu toblack 1st Dan in our Strange and Wonderful Cupboard here in Leeds. Their owner - a son fledged and departed for some time now - would be pleased to be back here in the run-up to the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Martin Wainwright Northern Editor, Guardian @mswainwright
Chinese Olympians and Paralympians head for Leeds http://t.co/Ui5eUpbj via @guardian And we may all dine better as a result

Mountaineer laughs off Twitter row with 'spotty schoolkids'

guardian.co.uk — Joe Simpson engages in online spat with 'vile' GCSE students after they rubbished his book Touching the Void Even the most successful authors have to suffer the occasional fit of spite from critics and readers. Few, however, have to contend with the twin indignities of being branded a "crevasse wanker" and having their accounts of preternatural mountain endurance rubbished by sulky teens.
Alex Needham Culture Editor, Guardian @alexneedham74
Touching the Void author called 'crevasse wanker' on Twitter by GCSE students studying his book http://t.co/i1NKUvNk By @swajones

Election coverage is changing fast - can traditional media keep up?

guardian.co.uk — On bank holidays in the UK, the BBC Parliament channel has taken to sometimes showing re-runs of old general elections. The last such broadcast was from 1992, as Neil Kinnock snatched defeat from the jaws of victory and, as it was claimed at the time, the Sun won it for John Major's Conservatives.
John Rentoul Political Columnist, Independent @JohnRentoul
Election coverage is changing fast – can traditional media keep up? http://t.co/TDZEn98T

Home movies bring back the past for elderly patients

guardian.co.uk — Yorkshire's exceptional collection of home movies has found a new use, in the treatment of elderly people whose minds are not what they were. Working with the Alzheimer's Society, Methodist Homes for the Aged and Age UK, the Yorkshire Film Archive has created a 'memory bank' of clips collated according to subjects which stimulated most enthusiasm in trials.
Martin Wainwright Northern Editor, Guardian @mswainwright
Home movies bring back the past for elderly patients http://t.co/lqLipJPP via @guardian Includes a v jolly film of knitted bathing costumes

Politics live blog: Thursday 24 May 2012

guardian.co.uk — Join Andrew Sparrow for rolling coverage of all the day's poltical developments as they happen, including reaction to Adam Smith and Fred Michel's evidence about Jeremy Hunt at the Leveson inquiry
Andrew Sparrow Online Senior Political Correspondent, Guardian @AndrewSparrow
Sir George Young says gvt considering increasing the penalties for metal theft - http://t.co/580lPRVV
Andrew Sparrow Online Senior Political Correspondent, Guardian @AndrewSparrow
Gove says he used personal email to discuss gvt policy coz he couldn't work DfE computer - http://t.co/580lPRVV
Andrew Sparrow Online Senior Political Correspondent, Guardian @AndrewSparrow
My politics afternoon summary - http://t.co/580lPRVV

Why women leave academia and why universities should be worried

guardian.co.uk — A recent report reveals that only 12% of third year female PhD students want a career in academia. Curt Rice looks at the reasons why and warns that universities' survival is at risk
Joanne Manaster Blogger, Scientific American @sciencegoddess
Why women leave academia and why universities should be worried | Higher Education Network | Guardian Professional http://t.co/JTDaBT9u

Jeremy Hunt accepted News Corp view on BSkyB bid, Michel tells Leveson

guardian.co.uk — Jeremy Hunt had indicated to News Corporation by the end of 2010 that he was "probably in favour" of arguments for allowing its £8bn BSkyB takeover, the company's lobbyist responsible for contact with the culture secretary's department has told the Leveson inquiry.
John Plunkett Media Columnist, Guardian @johnplunkett149
Jeremy Hunt accepted News Corp view on BSkyB bid, Michel tells Leveson http://t.co/Iymr9R1z

Orwell prize gets political

guardian.co.uk — Winner is book pulped by MoD, and memorial award goes to Hitchens widow
Toby Harnden U.S. Executive Editor, Mail Online, Daily Mail @tobyharnden
Orwell prize gets political: Winner is book pulped by MoD & memorial award goes to Hitchens widow http://t.co/4x5P2FNV

Egypt elections - the candidates

guardian.co.uk — Egyptians voting in a replacement for Hosni Mubarak have 13 candidates to choose from
Mona Eltahawy Freelance Journalist @monaeltahawy
RT @SlaughterAM: Great way to keep everyone straight! Egypt elections – the candidates http://t.co/sHQZZrTD via @bassemsabry @noonarabia ...

Leveson inquiry: Adam Smith, Frédéric Michel - live

guardian.co.uk — Hunt drafted memo to Cameron backing News Corp's Sky bid* DCMS 'encouraged News Corp to stay in the game on Sky bid' * Michel: Smith gave updates on timings and process of bid * Michel denies he exaggerated DCMS position to Murdoch* Hunt adviser sent 257 texts to News Corp lobbyist* Over 1,000 texts between News Corp and DCMS over Sky bid* Michel: 'I apologise if my texts are too jokey sometimes'4.51pm: The Guardian's Lisa O'Carroll has just tweeted:Leveson over.
Dan Sabbagh Head of Media and Tech, Guardian @dansabbagh
Full text of the Jeremy Hunt memo to David Cameron - as shown at Leveson today - http://t.co/D1nWcdw9

Anyone can do it. Data journalism is the new punk

guardian.co.uk — This is a chord... this is another... this is a third. NOW FORM A BAND So went the first issue of British punk fanzine Sideburns in 1977 in the "first and last part in a series". It might be 35 years old, but this will do nicely as a theory of data journalism in 2012.
Melissa Lampman Web Producer, Calgary Herald @mlampy
Anyone can do it. Data journalism is the new punk: http://t.co/DnSdP3I1

See YOUR character written into a Horrid Henry book and drawn by Tony Ross!

guardian.co.uk — Horrid Henry fans on alert! Imagine being Francesca Simon and coming up with all the amazing characters in her books, from Perfect Peter and Rude Ralph to the little horror that is Horrid Henry himself.
Abby Deveney Editor, The Guardian Weekly, Guardian @abbydeveney
Feeling creative? Create a character in Horrid Henry. Great competition for your kids. http://t.co/8mHoYi4d

Roberto Martínez heads to Miami for talks on Liverpool manager's job

guardian.co.uk — Roberto Martínez has interrupted his Caribbean holiday to head to Miami for talks on the Liverpool manager's job, according to the Wigan Athletic chairman, Dave Whelan. The Wigan manager is on a short-list of candidates to replace Kenny Dalglish and, following informal talks with Liverpool officials last weekend, will meet the club's principal owner, John W Henry, and chairman, Tom Werner, in the United States on Thursday.
James Dart Deputy Sports Editor, Guardian @James_Dart
Roberto Martínez, taking his talents to South Beach http://t.co/t3QQCMpM via @guardian #lfc

Most schools miss out on privately financed renovation programme

guardian.co.uk — Fewer than half of schools that applied for PFI funding will be refurbished or rebuilt, Michael Gove announces Fewer than half of the schools that applied for renovation under the government's privately financed school building programme have been successful, it has been announced.
Alice Woolley Education Editor, Guardian @alicewoolley1
Fewer than half of schools that applied for PFI funding will be refurbished or rebuilt, Michael Gove announces http://t.co/EnImVXeV

Politics Weekly podcast: Ed Miliband and an EU referendum

guardian.co.uk — Nick Cohen, Gaby Hinsliff, Simon Hoggart and Zoe Williams join host Tom Clark to discuss the Labour leader's growing popularity, the case for an EU referendum and the controversial Beecroft report on employment rights
Tom Clark Political Writer, Guardian @guardian_clark
Politics Weekly podcast: Ed Miliband and an EU referendum http://t.co/KdSETMnN

PFA to make racist abuse a sacking offence for professional footballers

guardian.co.uk — Racist abuse to be deemed as gross misconduct * Premier League and Football League backing expected Racist abuse will become a sackable offence for professional footballers next season, as part of significant changes being made to every Premier League and Football League player's contract.
Tariq Panja Soccer Writer, Bloomberg News @tariqpanja
RT @guardian_sport: Exclusive: PFA to make racist abuse a sacking offence for professional footballers http://t.co/AhfZMQ6K via @guardian

London 2012: 'I dream of doing my best dive,' says Tom Daley

guardian.co.uk — Tom Daley has big hands. When he shakes mine, I am surprised by his oversized, chunky grip. "I also have out-of-proportion feet," he says as we chat in a hotel room in his home town of Plymouth. Are those useful attributes for a diver? "Definitely. Big feet help you balance.
Abby Deveney Editor, The Guardian Weekly, Guardian @abbydeveney
Am an #olympic #2012 fan, a @guardian fan, and Tom Daley is great, but there are other competitors. http://t.co/YEDrdlDh
Tim Lusher Deputy Features Editor, Guardian @timlusher
What an excellent person Tom Daley is. http://t.co/9bQ6yIZd

Wing-suited skydiver Gary Connery jumps 2,400ft without parachute - video

guardian.co.uk — Wing-suited skydiver Gary Connery jumps 2,400ft without parachute - video Gary Connery becomes the first person survive a 2,400ft (730 metres) jump from a helicopter without a parachute. The 42-year-old stuntman wore a specially designed wing suit, allowing him to fly at slightly slower speeds.
Matt Seaton Comment is Free Editor, Guardian America, Guardian @mattseaton
Stuntman skydives without chute, survives: http://t.co/shP5r2fU Lucky someone left out all those cardboard boxes tho. What are the chances?

Cloud | Media network | The Guardian

guardian.co.uk — Latest news and comment on Cloud from guardian.co.uk
Stephen Pritchard Freelance Journalist @s_pritchard
Enough #HP. Off to moderate Guardian Media Network panel on cloud #cloudeconomy. Agenda: http://t.co/4HCcSSjn Tweet any questions by 5pm!

Panorama versus Eurovision: the balance dilemma that the BBC faces

guardian.co.uk — There is much discussion, especially at the time of elections, about BBC balance: the Corporation's statutory obligation to be politically even-handed across the range of its programmes. This obligation is often controversial, with objections that, for example, the BBC is one-sided over certain issues (the monarchy, global warming and Europe are regularly cited).
Miriam Elder Moscow Correspondent, Guardian @MiriamElder
Panorama versus Eurovision: the balance dilemma that the BBC faces http://t.co/gROMAKjx via @guardian #eurovision #azerbaijan

Obama campaign unleashes digital ad blitz in bid to see off Romney challenge

guardian.co.uk — Barack Obama is vastly outspending his challenger for the White House Mitt Romney on internet advertising, pouring millions of dollars into attempting to sway online voters in a move that his campaign strategists hope will give him an edge in November.
Ed Pilkington Reporter, Guardian America, Guardian @Edpilkington
#Obama trumping #Romney with a blitz of online ads. Future of pol campaigns is here? http://t.co/n1dn048C @andrewbleeker

Greek euro exit flowchart: what happens next

guardian.co.uk — Lombard Street Research has provided a handy flowchart of the options ahead for the eurozone. After the election on 17 June, all the possible outcomes are considered, including austerity, referendum, euro exit and contagion
James Gard Business Production Editor, Guardian @JamesGard
Two handy things from #business: eurobonds guide http://t.co/p0IUy0cY and a flowchart for Greece after its elections http://t.co/dGxG99k8

Eurobonds: an essential guide

guardian.co.uk — 1. The issue at a glance Borrowing costs are rising for many of the single currency's 17-members. Italy, Spain, Portugal and Ireland are among those that must pay sky high interest rates on their debts. But what if France and Germany helped out?
James Gard Business Production Editor, Guardian @JamesGard
Two handy things from #business: eurobonds guide http://t.co/p0IUy0cY and a flowchart for Greece after its elections http://t.co/dGxG99k8

Shafilea Ahmed's sister talks of relief at finally telling police of alleged murder

guardian.co.uk — The younger sister of the allegedly murdered teenager Shafilea Ahmed told a court that it had been a relief after seven years to tell police that she witnessed her parents kill her. Giving evidence on the fourth day of the trial at Chester crown court on Thursday, Alesha Ahmed, 23, said there was a delay in telling the police about what happened but she had finally "had enough".
Helen Carter Northern Correspondent, Guardian @helen__carter
Latest by me on Shafilea trial: http://t.co/7kbGRlpG via @guardian

Carina Trimingham loses privacy case against Daily Mail

guardian.co.uk — Carina Trimingham has lost her high court claim for damages for alleged breach of privacy and harrassment against the Daily Mail. Mr Justice Tugendhat on Wednesday morning issued a written judgment finding against Trimingham, the partner of Chris Huhne, in the case she brought against Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers following a series of articles about her.
Libby Brooks Columnist, Guardian @libby_brooks
Appalled by this Carina Trimingham privacy ruling http://t.co/eMtyEPnj where judge basically says 'you lose bc I find yr behaviour immoral'

Fashion: Jazz it up - in pictures

guardian.co.uk — Fashion's latest take on the 20s has us all in a flap
Helen Seamons Deputy Fashion Editor, The Observer, Guardian @helenseamons
Fashion: Jazz it up - in pictures http://t.co/t0jMN6ro