links for 2010-09-20

• David Cameron: This is a government that will give power back to the people
  (tags: davidcameron government localgovernment poiltics)
• 'No way to run a life let alone a country'
  Fascinating insight into Ministerial life. Familiar to anyone who has read even a ltitle on this subject, but interesting nonetheless.
  (tags: civilservice politics)
• The Lib Dem Disillusion
  Good stats (from one poll) on Clegg etc.
  (tags: libdems statistics independent)
• Conor's Commentary: The economics of Nimbyism
  Includes details of the debacle of Ashton Gate, all in the name of "localism".
  (tags: localgovernment planning)
• Over 9,000 in public sector 'paid more than PM'
  Here we go. Again.
  (tags: publicsector money civilservice management guardian)
• Roach Motel | DarkPatterns.org
  Not come across this before, but it is of course spot on: "Put simply, a Roach Motel makes it very easy for a user to get into a certain situation, but then makes it hard for them to get out of it when they realize it is undesirable."
  (tags: design internet)

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