11 August 2016 Trieste A city of spies. By Chin Chin Churchill is often credited with saying that “the Balkans produce more history than they can consume locally” but the phrase was actually turned, or at least first turned, in relation to the people of Crete by the brilliant short story writer, Saki. Still,… Continue reading Issue 66: 2016 08 11: Trieste (Chin Chin)
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Issue 45: 2016 03 17:Forever Young(Chin Chin)
17 March 2016 Forever young Should songwriters respect old age? by Chin Chin Not me, of course. My hair is absolutely splendid, Boris-like, indeed. Still, it seems that there are those who find the lyrics of the Beatles song “When I am sixty-four” with its reference to hair loss, a tad less amusing as they… Continue reading Issue 45: 2016 03 17:Forever Young(Chin Chin)
Issue 29: 2015 11 19: Paris
19 February 2015 Paris Blocking the road from hell By John Watson The thinking behind the outrage in Paris is hard to understand. This was no assault on the bastions of the capitalist and military establishment. It was an attack on innocent people enjoying a pleasant evening out. “Thank God it’s Friday” many of them… Continue reading Issue 29: 2015 11 19: Paris
