The New Morality
Much as I despise all forms of discrimination, there comes a clash whereby I must choose on which side I will descend. Inevitably, it is […]
Month: July 2007
But Will They Listen?
There is not enough evidence to support extending the 28-day limit on holding terrorism suspects before charge, a committee of MPs and peers has said. […]
Men of a Certain Age
A visit to the doctors today has triggered a set of protocols; minor routine examinations that are likely to find nothing, but as I am […]
More Musings on Alcohol
Apparently, A&E departments across the country aren’t probing into peoples’ lives enough: Most A&E departments in England do not identify problem drinkers or offer them […]
The Toad and the Recycling Bin
There’s a toad that lives under our recycling bin. I discovered him by accident when putting the bin out a few weeks back. I picked […]
Greener by Car
According to a report published by RSSB, rail is not necessarily the “green” option for long distance travel in the UK. It can be greener […]
The Mirror Reporters and the Fake Bomb
I’ve been unwell, so blogging has been light this past couple of days. However, I couldn’t let this one pass without comment: Two Daily Mirror […]
Prosecuted for Insults?
If you think we’ve got it bad with the overbearing nanny state intruding upon our lives, the Australians have their fair share too: Squabbles over […]
Old Codgers and Driving (or not…)
Via Tim, this rather disturbing story: An upper age limit for drivers could be imposed under plans being considered by the Government. Ruth Kelly, the […]
…as Others See Us
Sometimes it is amusing to see ourselves as other see us. Sometimes it is amusing to note the two-dimensional view that others have of the […]