Issue42: 2016 02 25: contents

25 February 2016: Issue 42 Week in Brief             UK International Financial Comment Happy Birthday, Mr President  by Neil Tidmarsh African leaders race for the record book. Bushed by J. R. Thomas Exit stage right for Jeb. In or Out? by John Watson The start of the race. A UK rate rise could… Continue reading Issue42: 2016 02 25: contents

Issue 41:2016 02 18:contents

18 February 2016: Issue 41 Week in Brief             UK International Financial Comment Maskirovka by Neil Tidmarsh In Russia, the season for masks isn’t over yet. Trouble at the Folgate by J. R. Thomas Choppy waters for the rest of Boris’s rule. Bye Bye Indie by John Watson The ringing of the bells… Continue reading Issue 41:2016 02 18:contents

Issue 42: 2016 02 25: News in Brief Financial

25 February 2016 Week in Brief: BUSINESS AND THE CITY HEAVY POUNDING: The pound sank against all major currencies on Monday, though perhaps not as much as exciteable headlines suggested, after Boris Johnson announced his intention to campaign for a British exit from the European Community.  Boris cannot take all the blame (or credit) for… Continue reading Issue 42: 2016 02 25: News in Brief Financial

Issue 42: 2016 02 25: The Ngalawa Cup, Part III (A Nimmo)

25 February 2016 The Ngalawa Cup (Part Three) A sailing adventure in the Indian Ocean. by Alexander Nimmo Last week we left Alexander and crew returning to land with lashings coming loose and a detached outrigger; but the damage proves to be only a temporary setback… We were delayed by a day, but had support… Continue reading Issue 42: 2016 02 25: The Ngalawa Cup, Part III (A Nimmo)

Issue 42: 2016 02 25: Week in Brief – UK

25 February 2016 Week in Brief: UK SUGAR: An investigation has found that hot flavoured drinks sold in outlets such as Starbucks and Costa Coffee contain very high levels of sugar – as much as 25 teaspoons which is the equivalent of 3 times the amount in a can of Coca Cola. Both companies said… Continue reading Issue 42: 2016 02 25: Week in Brief – UK

Issue 42: 2016 02 25: In or Out? (John Watson)

25 February 2016 In or Out? The start of the race. by John Watson So at last we know. The starter’s gate opens in April and the finishing line will be crossed on 23 June. The great Europe referendum, the apogee of David Cameron’s term as prime minister, is finally in the sporting calendar. The… Continue reading Issue 42: 2016 02 25: In or Out? (John Watson)

Issue 42: 2016 02 25: Bugs (Chin Chin)

25 February 2016 Bugs Their role in character assessment. By Chin Chin “Still through the cloven skies they come With peaceful wings unfurled” The poet’s vision of arriving angels has inspired many a singer.  It is a very different story however when the arrivals are not angels at all but mosquitoes, moths and other assorted… Continue reading Issue 42: 2016 02 25: Bugs (Chin Chin)

Issue 42:2016 02 25: The Patriotic Traitor(Adam McCormack)

25 February 2016 The Patriotic Traitor The Park Theatre reviewed by Adam McCormack From “Yes, Minister” to “Non, Marshal”.   Every so often you see a play that captivates you from the outset and you just know that is will be a great success.  This will usually be a play that has been revived, for very… Continue reading Issue 42:2016 02 25: The Patriotic Traitor(Adam McCormack)

Issue 42: 2016 02 25: The Big Short (Adam McCormack)

25 Febreuary 2016 The Big Short A film by Adam Mackay reviewed by Adam McCormack Director Adam Mackay, along with co-writer Charles Randolph, has done a tremendous job in explaining complex financial products to a level where film goers can both appreciate the enormity of the financial crisis of 2008, and marvel at the small… Continue reading Issue 42: 2016 02 25: The Big Short (Adam McCormack)

Issue 42: 2016 02 25: Trouble in the belfry (JR Thomas)

25 February 2016 Trouble in the Belfry Raising a clanger by J.R.Thomas It is amazing what the human race will do for pleasure.  This column has a fascination with politicians, but it often ponders what on earth makes normal people want to spend time trying to shin up the greasy political pole, endure the anti-social… Continue reading Issue 42: 2016 02 25: Trouble in the belfry (JR Thomas)

issue 42:2016 02 15: Bushed (J.R. Thomas)

25 February 2016 Bushed by J.R.Thomas Jeb Bush took a mere 0.1% of the vote in the Nevada primary caucus on Tuesday, the same as Chris Christie, but only half that of Rand Paul, who scored 0.2%.  Pretty unimpressive – except that all three have pulled out of the race for the Presidential nomination.  It… Continue reading issue 42:2016 02 15: Bushed (J.R. Thomas)

Issue 42:2016 02 25:Week in Brief International

25 February 2016 Week in Brief: International Europe BELARUS: The EU has lifted sanctions against Belarus, imposed in 2004 after a number of political activists disappeared.  The UN still describes the human rights situation as “dismal” and the opposition leader Andrei Sannikov condemned the EU’s decision. BELGIUM: Belgium has reintroduced border controls on its frontier… Continue reading Issue 42:2016 02 25:Week in Brief International

Issue 42: 2016 02 25: Happy Birthday, Mr President (Neil Tidmarsh)

25 February 2016 Happy Birthday, Mr President African leaders race for the record books. by Neil Tidmarsh This week, President Mugabe of Zimbabwe is 92 years old.  He is the world’s oldest head of state.  He has been in power for 35 years, very nearly another record (he is beaten only by José Eduardo dos… Continue reading Issue 42: 2016 02 25: Happy Birthday, Mr President (Neil Tidmarsh)

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