Let's stay where we have always been Oct. 11, 2008

In his report on the 1989 Hillsborough Disaster, Lord Justice Taylor stipulated that all Football League grounds should be all-seated for safety reasons. The proposal was soon limited to the top two English divisions (and the Scottish Premier League). By 2008, 24 of 102 League clubs moved grounds. Key factors were the financial value of the current stadium’s land (especially if it was centrally located in an expanding town or city), plus the opportunities for developing a cheaper site elsewhere – permissions pending + committees willing. Some clubs decided to stay, raising development money by selling adjoining land for housing or a supermarket. Or making do.

Man's best friend on the spot Oct. 12, 2008

‘Ugly’ dolphins with long noses and small eyes, who have evolved in this way to meet their environment, are faring well in the murky-watered Ganges Delta. Other types less so given pollution and fishing and other man-made activity.

In Britain, a man much doubted, has found the ball come to him and he is in a superb position to perform, when few, if any, would have the know-how. Gordon Brown is our star striker, or defender. He has acted instinctively and decisively in the face of financial melt-down, which could still afflict other countries whose leaders are less quick off the mark – dabbling in politics as they go.