07 January 2016 Bums in the Butter Conflicts of interest go beyond commerce. By John Watson The lull following the New Year gives time for thought, and rather than wasting it on the minutiae which normally concern us (will the public go for Brexit? Which shadow minister will be sacked next? Who will win Big… Continue reading Issue 35: 2016 01 07: Bums in the Butter (John Watson)
Author: Neil Tidmarsh
Issue 35: 2016 01 07: Mounting the Soapbox (Lynda Goetz)
07 January 2016 Mounting the Soapbox Free speech in the 21st century. by Lynda Goetz “Sir, I detest your views, but would defend to the death your right to continue to express them.” These words (or various similar translations of them), generally attributed to the 18th century French writer and philosopher, Voltaire, may or may not… Continue reading Issue 35: 2016 01 07: Mounting the Soapbox (Lynda Goetz)
Issue 34: 2015 12 24: Christmas Present
24 December 2015 Christmas Present Wrapping it all up By Chin Chin It was Christ himself who said that it is more blessed to give than to receive, so I think it must follow that membership of the Trinity is a help when wrapping Christmas presents. For me as for most men, however, wrapping is… Continue reading Issue 34: 2015 12 24: Christmas Present
Issue 34: 2015 12 24: The need for abuse, deceit and manipulation
24 December 2015 The need for abuse, deceit and manipulation An apology which says too much By John Watson The thirteenth stroke of the clock. “It’s quiet, Carruthers, too damned quiet”. Yes, we all recognise those little indications that, although everything may seem fine on the surface, matters will not stand closer scrutiny. In the… Continue reading Issue 34: 2015 12 24: The need for abuse, deceit and manipulation
Issue 34: 2014 12 24: Pass On The Right
24 December 2015 Pass On The Right by J R Thomas The more astonishing the remark, the more offensive the comment, the more the voters seem to love him. It could only be The Donald of course; who, having managed to get more than half a million names on a petition to ban him from… Continue reading Issue 34: 2014 12 24: Pass On The Right
Issue 34: 2015 12 24: A Likely Story
24 December 2015 A Likely Story or Inspired by Yorkshire Generosity by J R Thomas It is the best-selling Christmas tale of all time (bar the original, of course), has inspired numerous films (from a Donald Duck version to enchanting hamming by George C Scott), is a perennial favourite on the stage, and the original… Continue reading Issue 34: 2015 12 24: A Likely Story
Issue 34: 2015 12 24: Week in Brief: Financial
24 December 2015 Week in Brief: BUSINESS AND THE CITY ADDING UP, TAKING AWAY: It’s been a bad year for accountants, at least for the major UK firms. Increasingly they find themselves in the firing lines from disaffected clients and shareholders, mostly in relation to audit work, but also for problems with their advisory roles. … Continue reading Issue 34: 2015 12 24: Week in Brief: Financial
Issue 34: 2015 12 24: Week in Brief: UK
24 December 2015 Week in Brief: UK LIBYA: The Government is preparing to send 1,000 troops to Libya to support local forces in an attempt to stop Isis fighters from dominating the country. LABOUR PARTY: Jeremy Corbyn has been warned by Peter Mandelson that the party has lost 30,000 members recently, through the resignations of… Continue reading Issue 34: 2015 12 24: Week in Brief: UK
Issue 34: 2015 12 24: A Modern Carol
24 December 2015 A Modern Carol by Tim Marshall It was Christmas Eve, it was snowing and George Anderson was in a foul mood. The day had been a nightmare. His wife, Annette, had been busy all day in the kitchen making ready for the family lunch on Christmas Day. She was tired, hot, had… Continue reading Issue 34: 2015 12 24: A Modern Carol
Issue 34: 2015 12 24: The Sixteen Days of Christmas
24 December 2015 The Sixteen Days of Christmas by Neil Tidmarsh First sunrise, December 25th. Christmas, day one. A team of United Nations stewards woke Idliff in the F2 Zone. Another team woke Merak in the B5 Zone. Both men breakfasted separately with their aides. Idliff hardly touched the food. He conferred seriously and quietly… Continue reading Issue 34: 2015 12 24: The Sixteen Days of Christmas
Issue 34: 2015 12 24: Students or Vice Chancellors a Threat to Democracy?
24 December 2015 Students or Vice Chancellors a Threat to Democracy? Who is responsible for the lack of debate in universities? by Lynda Goetz It is quite possible that enough has been said and written about Oriel College’s reaction to student demands to remove the statue of Sir Cecil Rhodes (1852-1902), but since it ties… Continue reading Issue 34: 2015 12 24: Students or Vice Chancellors a Threat to Democracy?
Issue 34: 2015 12 24: The Economics (or Psychology) of Sales Shopping
24 December 2015 The Economics (or Psychology) of Sales Shopping by Frank O’Nomics As we breathe a sigh of relief having bought and wrapped the final gifts for Christmas, some of us relax to enjoy the event. For others, this is a time spent furtively waiting for the sales to start, with a view to… Continue reading Issue 34: 2015 12 24: The Economics (or Psychology) of Sales Shopping
Issue 34: 2015 12 24: Sovereignty in a Stable
24 December 2015 Sovereignty in a Stable Ultimate authority is not born in palaces. By Neil Tidmarsh This week, President Xi of China addressed world leaders at the World Internet Conference at Wuzhen, calling for state censorship of the internet in the name of ‘internet sovereignty’. Let’s think about that word ‘sovereignty’ for a moment.… Continue reading Issue 34: 2015 12 24: Sovereignty in a Stable
