As the sporadic posting of late probably indicates, I've been immersed up to my eyeballs in dangerous real-world activities; irritatingly, this has included an attempt at getting my computer fixed. I'm also in Germany over the next week, to plug this thoroughly excellent event in a series of meetings: actually, if you're not booked up for the European Social Forum (14-17 October) in London, do so now on the website. Tens of thousands of will be attending this vast gathering of the social movements, and I promise you that you will kick yourself if you're not amongst them.

Right then, Frankfurt or bust. Normal service resumed when I get back.