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Issue: 141: Plastic in the Seas
Issue 141: 2018 02 15: Lens on the Week
15 February 2018 Lens on the Week UK PLASTICS: The Queen is banning single use plastics from the Royal Estates so that plastic straws will disappear from her palaces, as will plastic bottles. It is said that the inspiration came from her friendship with Sir David Attenborough but, however that be, the move is likely… Continue reading Issue 141: 2018 02 15: Lens on the Week
Issue 141: 2018 02 15: Diary of a Corbynista
15 February 2018 Diary of a Corbynista Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse – Oxfam! by Don Urquhart 8 February At first I thought it was one of those cruel satirical programmes. There was an airbrushed and photoshopped Theresa May telling us how well the Conservatives were looking after “our precious NHS”. I… Continue reading Issue 141: 2018 02 15: Diary of a Corbynista
Issue 141: 2018 02 15: Financing Councils
15 February 2018 Financing Councils Sponsorship schemes. By John Watson The proposal by Nickie Aiken, leader of Westminster Council, to ask those in the most expensive properties to make a voluntary contribution in addition to their council tax is designed to tap into basic human instincts. Rich people can afford to pay more and no… Continue reading Issue 141: 2018 02 15: Financing Councils
Issue 141: 2018 02 15: You took part too
15 February 2018 “Ah yes, you took part too.” France and WW2 by Richard Pooley The showing in the past few months of Dunkirk, Churchill and Darkest Hour by the cinema in our French village – Vayrac – has given me the opportunity to find out more about how the French view the UK’s role… Continue reading Issue 141: 2018 02 15: You took part too
Issue 141: 2018 02 15: Pensioned Off
15 February 2018 Pensioned Off Time for reform by J.R. Thomas Sales success in the media seems to depend increasingly on digging up a scandal to make the public’s blood run hot and cold. The Telegraph, hardly the newspaper of revolution, began the latest shock horror surge with its expose of our elected (and… Continue reading Issue 141: 2018 02 15: Pensioned Off
Issue 141: 2018 02 15: It’s not easy being Green
15 February 2018 It’s not easy being green The issue with recycling and alternative materials. by Frank O’Nomics I thought it would be an eco-friendly purchase. 3 cases of wine for a family party should involve just glass, metal and cardboard, all of which can be recycled. How wrong could I be? On arrival, the… Continue reading Issue 141: 2018 02 15: It’s not easy being Green
Issue 141: 2018 02 15: The Curse of Sochi
15 February 2018 The Curse of Sochi Still no peace for Syria. By Neil Tidmarsh Winter Olympics 2018: North Korea comes in from the cold, Russia is shut out in the cold. The Russian flag won’t be seen at Pyeongchang, and the Russian national anthem won’t be heard; the Russian team has been banned. Some Russians… Continue reading Issue 141: 2018 02 15: The Curse of Sochi
Issue 141: 2018 02 15: Soros and the EU
15 February 2018 Soros and the EU Brexit Democracy by Lynda Goetz It would seem that Brexit discussions, like many political discussions, are extremely tricky. Positions are polarised and even though a majority voted to leave, it was hardly overwhelming. Roughly speaking, half the country voted to stay in and the other half voted to… Continue reading Issue 141: 2018 02 15: Soros and the EU
Issue 141: 2018 02 15: Reading In The Sun
15 February 2018 Reading In The Sun The Old Testament. By Chin Chin It is hot in the southern hemisphere so a certain amount of the time has to be spent reading in a deck chair, sipping a glass of cold beer. Actually, that is a little misleading as to priorities. The important bit is the… Continue reading Issue 141: 2018 02 15: Reading In The Sun
Issue 141: 2018 02 15: The Phantom Thread
15 February 2018 The Phantom Thread A film by Paul Thomas Anderson Reviewed by Adam McCormack Star rating: **** This is a beautiful film. Visually stunning, with haunting music and impressive performances, Paul Thomas Anderson has produced a treat for the senses. For those looking for action it may not be for you as, for… Continue reading Issue 141: 2018 02 15: The Phantom Thread
Issue 141: 2018 02 15: Screaming Secrets
15 February 2018 Screaming Secrets, a play by Alexander Matthews Tristan Bates Theatre Star rating: ** Reviewed by Adam McCormack Rather than the prisoner’s dilemma, this is the philosopher’s dilemma. When a commitment – shy writer of philosophy, Antonio, discovers that he is terminally ill at his own birthday party, what should he do? Should… Continue reading Issue 141: 2018 02 15: Screaming Secrets
