Global growth rate needs addressing
On the one hand, we have Prof. John Beddington predicting that we will have a global crisis by the year 2030. This crisis will be the direct result of the growing population, which will put heavy demands on food, water and energy. The climate changes from ‘global warming’ will only add to the problem. Prof. [...]
Gobbledegook
After holding a symposium on mainstreaming best practice guidelines in core developments for The Learned Fool, it was felt that contextual empowerment required a multidisciplinary approach to engage users with participatory challenges. The governance of the populace provides exemplar paradigms for the capacity building of this network model. We must “think outside the boxâ€. Single [...]
Student fees
It’s back in the news. We all knew it was coming over the horizon and, shame on us, the BBC got in first with its anonymous poll of university chancellors. Student fees, who should be paying and how much?  Is a university education a universal right? Simply, no. Therefore, like the vast majority around [...]
The impact of legalising prostitution
The article on the legalisation of prostitution in New Zealand is interesting and certainly calls for comments, though my thoughts on this subject are mere ramblings. Like the angel and the devil arguing both sides of an issue. Though prostitution is still not morally acceptable to the public of New Zealand, some proponents have argued [...]
Lost luggage caused by washing machine syndrome at airports
Are you one of those people who like to wash their socks in pairs, so that it’s easier to pair them up after they’re dried? Well, I am. I put socks away rolled up in pairs. It makes it so much simpler in the mornings to grab a pair from the drawer, rather than having [...]
Dogshit and the Demise of the English Winger
Today, I did something that I have not done since my early teens. Yes, today, my friends, I trod in dogshit! The things us Londoners have to countenance in the name of getting to work! Despite the initial apparent downside (and, believe me, there are many – including the tell-tale Snickers wrapper that subsequently stuck [...]
It’s Official! Iain Dale says…
This morning, while performing the daily ritual of checking the blog stats, I noticed a small spike in unique views. Investigation revealed the source as a link from the blog of Mr. Iain Dale. Well, thank you Mr. Iain Dale. Commenting on immigration issues and other sensitive areas, mentioning the BNP and (heavens above!) having the gall [...]
Ban on religious protests should be extended
After the incident in Luton, a Conservative MP has asked for a ban on political protests directed at soldiers. It is a commendable idea, but the whole idea of protest needs to be readdressed. Yes, in a country where you have freedom of speech, you have a right to say what’s on your mind. But, [...]
Lord Ahmed freed
Can you believe it? His sentence was light enough to start with; but after serving 16 days, he is now freed. This decision was made by a panel of 3 judges, who determined that he had ‘exceptional personal mitigation’. His barrister argued that his jail sentence could damage his ability to carry out future community [...]
Chocolate tax cannot be an answer to obesity
There is a tax on alcohol. There is a tax on cigarettes. Now, a doctor is calling for a tax on chocolate. Alcohol, in excess, has detrimental effects on the liver, heart, and brain, just to mention a few, and costs a lot in terms of medical care to treat all the complications. The toxins [...]
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