24 December 2015 : Issue 34
Week in Brief
Comment
The Need For Abuse, Deceit and Manipulation by John Watson
An apology which says too much.
Students or Vice Chancellors a Threat to Democracy? by Lynda Goetz
Who is responsible for the lack of debate in universities?
Sovereignty in a Stable by Neil Tidmarsh
Ultimate authority is not born in palaces.
Pass On The Right by J R Thomas
Donald Trump’s Republican rivals.
Features
A Likely Story by J R Thomas
Inspired by Yorkshire generosity.
The Economics (or Psychology) of Sales Shopping by Frank O’Nomics
How to shop clever post-Christmas.
Christmas Present by Chin Chin
Wrapping it all up.
When a War Zone Becomes An Economic Tiger by Frank O’Nomics
The transformation of Vietnam.
Short Stories
A Modern Carol by Tim Marshall
Is that Santa?
William’s Contribution by John Watson
A story to enjoy with all your family during the holidays.
The Sixteen Days of Christmas by Neil Tidmarsh
A race against how many sunsets?
Interview
John Watson interviews the Rector of the Muslim Faculty For Advanced Studies.
Crossword
Merry Christmas A bigger, better, bumper seasonal edition!
Solution to last week’s crossword “Plain Vanilla 3”