There was a very interesting piece in today’s Guardian about new clinical trials in which hallucinogenic drugs such as LSD and psilocybin (found in magic mushrooms) are being used to treat patients with a variety of conditions. These include headaches, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, and even helping patients come to terms with terminal illnesses. Continue reading Trippy news items

It seems as though someone proposes a new harebrained scheme an ambitious new regeneration project for Battersea Power Station every few years. The latest plans for the redevelopment of the power station are still at the pre-planning application stage, but this month the site is open to the public as part of the promotion/consultation for the project. The rare opportunity to get up close and personal with Battersea Power Station was just too good to miss, so we toddled over there on Saturday morning. Continue reading Battersea Power Station open day

Let’s not dwell on the Scientology aspect. He made some fantastic music, worked to improve literacy, and brought us Chef’s Chocolate Salty Balls. RIP Isaac. It just doesn’t get much cooler than this: