Shoplifting and Compensation
Via JuliaM this story about what appears to be an innovative approach to dealing with criminals. CITIZENS Advice has criticised a Nottingham company in a […]
Month: December 2009
Prize Chumps
According to David Aaranovitch, believe it or not, Big Brother is your friend. There is a constant fume about the Big Brother State, enveloping everything […]
National Service Again
Via Timmy I see that Demos has jumped on the enforced servitude idea so beloved of control freaks everywhere. Demos today launches a report arguing that […]
Four Christmasses and Hollywood Saccharin
I’m staying with one of my sisters for a few days during this trip. Yesterday evening, they put on the latest DVD – Four Christmasses. […]
In Which I Find Myself Agreeing With Leo Hickman
Wonders never cease… Hickman comments on the latest from the optimum population trust and I agree with him (although probably not for the same reasons). “Rich […]
On Speaking French
A fellow expat states the obvious. British expats in France should at least speak half-decent French if they want to be happy Well, yes, that is […]
Good Grief!
More “let’s all go veggie” bollockery. Reducing consumption of a protein found in fish and meat could slow the ageing process and increase life expectancy, […]
The Demos and Minarets
Others have covered the minarets in Switzerland story – and pretty much come to the same conclusion; jolly good for the Swiss. I, however, tend […]