Linkdump 27-02-2016

• The establishment media just went into full panic mode over Corbyn's victory at PMQs | The Canary 
  Corbyn's quiet dignity against the bun-throwing children across the aisle is all very well, but it's not going to win him any more headlines, much less any more votes. In the meantime, thank Cthulhu for an iota of responsible journalism.
  (tags: news politics fuckwits bloodytories journalism )
• Video: Curling Wild Pigs on a Frozen Lake - OutdoorHub 
  Vildvinscurling! I propose a new sport for the winter olympics, but for the love of ghod don't show PETA.
  (tags: video silly awww )
• Emma Watson discusses feminism. Everyone gets excited about her hair [Torygraph link] 
  Some nice soundbites farther down.
  (tags: journalism feminism )
• Flying Scotsman Spot - BBC Look North 
  Virgin Trains in ironic moment of perfect timing
  (tags: video silly photography )
• Don't Cringe in my Backyard ¦ Bella Caledonia 
  "I believe Scotland is a country rich in stories, that we deserve the dignity of a dedicated news service"... "If [Pacific Quay] make the insecure mistake of looking to London for leadership they will fail in their duty to serve Scottish audiences, and those of us that remain committed to the licence fee." All remaining four of them.
  (tags: news journalism tv independence scotland scottishcringe )
• The forgotten history of the Firth of Forth islands - The Scotsman 
  Good article, poorly written. Good photos. I miss the Forth.
  (tags: scotland edinburgh history photos )
• Scalia’s Death Prompts Dow to Settle Suits for $835 Million | Big Law Business 
  Nothing about this that doesn't stink. And nothing about this that wouldn't be better if you were Supreme Court Justice.
  (tags: news politics law usa incrediblyobscurereference globalism )
• Hunt 'misrepresented' data on 7-day NHS - BBC News 
  A merry game: count all the different long-winded euphemisms for "lied"
  (tags: news politics health bloodytories )
• Anthony Hilton: Stay or go - the lack of solid facts means it’s all a leap of faith | Evening Standard 
  "I once asked Rupert Murdoch why he was so opposed to the European Union. 'That’s easy,' he replied. 'When I go into Downing Street they do what I say; when I go to Brussels they take no notice.'" Thoughtful article with a deeply depressing conclusion.
  (tags: news politics europe Brexit bloodytories )
• Viking shield maidens have formed part of the fantasies of that era for many years, but they couldn’t be real, could they? | Vintage News 
  Apparently: yes.
  (tags: history archaeology feminism )