Simple Answer
Teachers, like my profession, are required to undergo assessment by an independent body. Interestingly, I, too, am subject to the Oftead inspectors since the National […]
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That’s How Business Works
Or, at least, it is supposed to. If Danny Toner gets his way, business folk will be forced to do business with potential clients that […]
You’re Mad, Experts Say
Whenever I see a report that has the phrase “experts say…” I know I’m about to read twaddle, and this is twaddle indeed. Smoking may […]
What’s Wrong in a Microcosm
I often complain about what has gone wrong with our society – not least the constant refrain that “something must be done” about whatever the […]
Don’t Fancy That
Simon Kelner comments on PETA’s latest bizarre campaign. So it was through this prism that I viewed with indifference the news that the animal rights […]
Bye, Bye Telegraph
Like the Times before it, the Telegraph is going behind a paywall. Fine. I can live without it. I’m certainly not paying them any money. […]
Full English
Or, when travelling in Ireland, the Full Irish, is a treat. I eat it when I get the opportunity because I enjoy it, because it is […]
That Went Well
Apparently lights were switched off for Earth Hour. Y’know, I’d forgotten all about this puerile piece of greenie propaganda. All the lights stayed on at […]
Reaping What You Sow
Oh, dear… A woman who was offended by an exchange between two men at the US PyCon developer conference and tweeted their photo has been […]