10 September 2017 The Virginia Strategy Yes, the Democrats are still there by J.R. Thomas You may be thinking that this is a review of a thriller, perhaps by one of those slightly forgotten but talented authors such as Anthony Price or Eric Ambler. But sadly, perhaps, no. The time has come to redress the… Continue reading Issue 117:2017 08 10:The Virginia Strategy (J.R.Thomas)
Month: August 2017
Issue 117:2017 08 10:That shrinking feeling(Frank O’Nomics)
10 August 2017 That shrinking feeling The subterfuge around trying to increase profit. by Frank O’Nomics Are you visiting the supermarket more often due to running out of key provisions more quickly? You might be concerned that family gastric problems are depleting the supply of toilet rolls, or that you have developed an obsessive compulsion… Continue reading Issue 117:2017 08 10:That shrinking feeling(Frank O’Nomics)
Issue 117: 2017 08 10: Universities In The News (Lynda Goetz)
10 August 2017 Universities In The News Economics and education. By Lynda Goetz Universities seem to have been in the news a good deal in the last week. However, none of the news seems exactly positive. First there were Baroness Deech’s comments urging vice-chancellors to stand up to student demands if free speech is to… Continue reading Issue 117: 2017 08 10: Universities In The News (Lynda Goetz)
Issue 117:2017 08 10:The Tobacconist (Adam McCormack)
10 August 2017 The Tobacconist a book by Robert Seethaler reviewed by Adam McCormack. Franz has lived an idyllic childhood with his single mother by a lake near the mountains of the Salzkammergut in Austria. When he is 17, his mother’s lover dies in the lake, meaning that their lifestyle can no longer be maintained,… Continue reading Issue 117:2017 08 10:The Tobacconist (Adam McCormack)
Issue 117:2017 08 10:Silly Season Diary of a Corbynista (Don Urquhart)
10 August 2017 Silly Season Diary of a Corbynista Ruminations from the allotment by Don Urquhart 26 July In August Jeremy Corbyn is out campaigning in the marginals and has urged his parliamentary colleagues to do the same. There are a few open goals out there. Will Theresa May pack it in after her Swiss… Continue reading Issue 117:2017 08 10:Silly Season Diary of a Corbynista (Don Urquhart)
Issue 117:2017 08 10: Calendar (AGGro)
1 August 2017 What’s on in August 2017 by AGGro TUES 1st: * Lammas – Cross quarter day. * Bakewell Show, Derbyshire – until 03/08. * 45 years ago: UK Government’s anti-inflation policy implemented. – in 1975, inflation reached 24.2%, the highest since 1800. * Amber Rudd (Home Secretary) is 54 and Harriet Harman is… Continue reading Issue 117:2017 08 10: Calendar (AGGro)
Issue 117:2017 08 10:Cartoons (AGGro)
10 August 2017 Cartoons by AGGro If you enjoyed these cartoons please share them using the buttons above. Please click here if you would like a weekly email on publication of the ShawSheet Share this using… Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Whatsapp
Issue 117:2017 08 10:Week in Brief International
10 August 2017 Week In Brief: INTERNATIONAL NEWS Europe BELGIUM: A large number of eggs produced in Belgium and exported to France and the Netherlands have been found to be contaminated with fipronil, a toxic pesticide. FRANCE: President Macron faced stiff opposition to his proposal to make the resources and position traditionally but unofficially granted… Continue reading Issue 117:2017 08 10:Week in Brief International
Issue 116: Crossword – Plain Vanilla 23
3 August 2017 Crossword by Boffles Plain Vanilla 23 To see a printable version of this crossword Share this using… Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Whatsapp
Issue 116: Crossword – Plain Vanilla 23 – printable
3 August 2017 Crossword by Boffles Plain Vanilla 23 Across 1 Flammable chaps (4) 3 Royal house famous for cheekiness? (8) 9 How enthusiasts wax (7) 10 Largely Pakistani flower (5) 11 Festive headgear (6,6) 13 Hosiery and WWII currency (6) 15 Very probable (4-2) 17 Do… Continue reading Issue 116: Crossword – Plain Vanilla 23 – printable
Issue 116: Crossword – The Brexit Bog – solution
3 August 2017 Crossword by Boffles The Brexit Bog- solution Share this using… Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Whatsapp
Issue 115: 2017 07 27: Contents
27 July 2017: Issue 115 The week’s news – your chance to catch up: Comment Pay At The BBC by John Watson Apples and pears Education by Lynda Goetz More cash, more rights or more discipline? Live Long And Prosper by Frank O’Nomics Countering the Catch-22 of the state pension. Digging Deep by J R Thomas What will HS2 achieve?… Continue reading Issue 115: 2017 07 27: Contents
Issue 116: 2017 08 03: Week In Brief: UK
03 August 2017 Week In Brief: UK Brexit TRANSITION: In a move which has attracted broad cross-party support but is still contentious within the Cabinet, Philip Hammond, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has said that he would like to see a transitional deal which left trading relations with the EU much as they are now… Continue reading Issue 116: 2017 08 03: Week In Brief: UK
