01 September 2016 Burkini Ban Intolerance or safeguard? by Lynda Goetz When I first heard about the burkini ban a few weeks ago, my reaction was mixed. My first thought (like that of so many others, I am sure) was that it sounded like an unacceptable intolerance on the part of a right-wing French mayor… Continue reading Issue 69: 2016 09 01: Burkini Ban (Lynda Goetz)
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Issue 64: 2016 07 28: Terror Attacks in Europe (Lynda Goetz)
28 July 2016 Terror Attacks in Europe The differences and similarities between France and Germany. by Lynda Goetz France has the largest Muslim population in Europe. With 5 million Muslims in a current population of nearly 66 million, this represents over 7.5% of the population. Germany, with a population of 80 million, had a Muslim… Continue reading Issue 64: 2016 07 28: Terror Attacks in Europe (Lynda Goetz)
Issue 62: 2016 07 14: Dialogues Of The Deaf (Don Urqhart)
14 July 2016 Dialogues Of The Deaf Communication and miscommunication. by Don Urquhart How often we wish we could communicate more precisely both as transmitter and receiver. When my daughter was born I was allowed to hold her and as I did so was thrilled to observe a fleeting smile on the new-born’s face. I shared… Continue reading Issue 62: 2016 07 14: Dialogues Of The Deaf (Don Urqhart)
Issue 2:2015 05 14: UK news
14 May 2015 Week in Brief: UK NEWS VE DAY: the celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of VE day began with a two minutes silence on Friday. Wreathes were laid at the Cenotaph by the leaders of the political parties, David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg laying theirs together. The Queen has attended… Continue reading Issue 2:2015 05 14: UK news
