Monthly Archives: December 2013

Read my lips

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  13 December 2013 “There will be no downgrading of human rights under this Government…” William Hague, … Continue reading

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Women “too ethical” for business

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  12 December 2013   Men are nearly five times more likely than women to reach a … Continue reading

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Authors attack Big Brother

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  11 December 2013 A STAND FOR DEMOCRACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE Hundreds of Writers sign Appeal … Continue reading

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Fun and games

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  10 December 2013 You couldn’t make it up. The slime of state snooping into people’s private … Continue reading

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Abolish school exams!

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  9 December 2013 At a time of mega-testing of children’s intellectual abilities, when there is ferocious … Continue reading

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It’s a dog’s life for some

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  8 December 2013 The term “a dog’s life” is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as … Continue reading

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New comet or damp squib?

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White horses and pink elephants

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Development ≠ Democracy

Editorial note: If you have not yet read our mission statement above, please do so in order that you can put our blogs in context.  5 December 2013 “There is no connection between democracy and development.” Observation by Meles Zenawi (1955-2012), … Continue reading

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Reaganomics

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