PIN chip technology not foolproof
I don’t understand this obsession with PIN-chip credit and debit cards.
When we first opened a current account with our bank, we were given a cash account – that meant you could only access money at the ATM machines. When we started having regular deposits into the account, the cash account was converted into the most [...]
The depressing housing market
I keep seeing these contradictory reports regarding the housing market and it makes me wonder if it’s government propaganda or the media trying to mislead us.
First, they said that housing prices were going up. This was a marker that the recession was improving. I really have not seen much improvement in the recession when the [...]
Why can’t we all just get along?
I have been away awhile, but I never meant to neglect this blog.
It’s interesting to note the latest comments – diammetrically opposed viewpoints that serve to highlight the opinions of the two people mentioned in the post. Yet, the post itself did not express any particular prejudices against one group or the other. However, the [...]
Extending sex education is not likely to impact sexual behaviour
Teenage pregnancy is a societal problem. However, depending on the society, the stigma associated with it varies. In general, today’s society is more accepting of the issue, although everyone still bears in mind the impact it has on the economy, healthcare, as well as the health and well-being (psychological and physical) of everyone involved.
Depending on [...]
Tests are easier, so students are smarter
The government is congratulating itself because the number of schools with low performance has significantly dropped. The government had set a threshold level of 30% of students achieving five good GCSEs (including English and Maths) as the mark for performance. They are extremely happy with this summer’s exam results.
Well, given that the tests have been [...]
Does anyone in this government know what they’re doing?
First, we had Alistair Darling asking for tax advice. He’s the Chancellor, so he should understand the intricacies of the tax code better than anyone, with the exception of Gordon Brown, the former Chancellor, who was probably most responsible for the current tax code.
Now we have Baroness Scotland breaking the very law that she drafted [...]
The BBC’s bullying tactics
I actually find myself applauding Simon Cowell’s diplomatic approach to this silly battle between ITV and the BBC.
The BBC is funded by the general viewing public, with the TV license fees. Therefore, it does not rely on commercial advertising. It has a distinct advantage over its competitors and it knows it. Despite being taxpayer funded, [...]
Hair straighteners to encourage girls to participate in PE?
What is this about adding hair straighteners in schools to encourage more girls to participate in physical education?
Isn’t PE required of all students? Can girls really opt out just because it would ruin their hair? Why hair straighteners? Is that the new fad?
When I was in school, you had to participate. Depending on the sports [...]
Is Osama bin Laden really ready to talk?
I’d like to believe that Al-Qaeda is willing to sit and talk. It seems somewhat hopeful, even if they are still suspicious of Barack Obama. I know you don’t negotiate with terrorists, but would it be considered negotiation at this stage?
We seem to have reached the point of stalemate with the war in Iraq and [...]
Rights and Responsibilities Part 2: Travel
No one will deny that everyone has a right to the pursuit of happiness. One of those pursuits may be travelling. However, with that right, there should be some responsibilities.
Take, for example, the British woman (Samantha Orobator) who was caught in Laos with too much cocaine. Never mind the legality of using or transporting cocaine, [...]
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