I actually reckon it’s a bit weird to broadcast who you’ve voted for. Surely just knowing you’ve voted is enough?

Neil’s been watching The Island with Bear Grylls, so I have been as well. A few thoughts:

• I’d never be stupid enough to sign up. I have no reserves on me, I’d be dead in a couple of days.
• If I was stupid enough to sign up, I certainly hope I wouldn’t be as vacuous as so many of the women seem to be. Yes, you found some water. You need to find more, and food, not sit around, sunbathe, and talk shit.
• It makes me wonder if the editing made the women look like they thought they’d be spending time lounging in bikinis on the beach, accidentally-on-purpose launching their own media careers, while the men seemed much more focused (but not necessarily any more successful, they were just working on the food, water, and shelter situation all the time).
• What happened to mummy pig? First the women left the piglets alone because mummy was there, then she disappeared. WTF?

Bloody hell, I hope they’re not in my dreams tonight: ‘Terror birds’ had deep voices, fossil suggests.

Do not go gentle into that good night by Mr Brown: I believe this has shown a resilience and grace in our humanity that I wasn’t sure still existed.

I answered a survey recently about UK politics and, I presume, voting intentions. As previously mentioned, I’m undecided who I’m voting for.

This does not mean I am undecided about who I do not wish to see in Parliament — I fear this election will be about the least-worst option for me.

There are the beginnings cast for the Preacher pilot? I just might die.

(Not sure about Raina playing Tulip.)

DNA Editing of Human Embryos Alarms Scientists: my opinion? People are now so keen on quick fixes and instant gratification that there would probably be less of a public outcry against designer babies than scientists think.

Anne seemed fascinated by today’s PMQs, which were being broadcast while we were having lunch. I told her this was what passed for democracy in the UK.

The polls are predicting… nothing. The Conservatives are ever so slightly ahead, with neither party able to win enough seats to form a majority. I’m one of those undecided voters this year — and that is highly unusual for me.

I don’t know which is worse PR for David Cameron — his unwillingness to be part of televised leaders’ debates (once is enough, apparently), or what will come out of his mouth if he does participate in more.