Compromised investigation leads to failure
OK, Derek Quick goofed, so he resigned. But Jacqui Smith defended him and said that a police raid was going…
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Mourning the loss of a title
We had a name, a title that required perseverance to achieve. We contributed a substantial amount of hard-earned tax money…
Thought control in the form of political correctness
When I was younger, I loved to sit and watch the beauty pageants – Miss USA and Miss America. I…
Protesting against protests
I wonder if people ever wake up in the mornings and thank their lucky stars that they live in a…
Rewards or consequences for whistleblowers
Barbara Young, the chairman of the Care Quality Commission, has urged doctors and nurses to be more forthcoming in reporting…
A Quick decision
What happened to the days of dark sunglasses and black briefcases? It may be stereotypical of our image of secret…
My reactions for the week
There were many stories for which I could not dedicate an entire blog to, so I’m lumping them all into…
Dignitas seeking assisted suicides for everyone
The points made by Dignitas founder Ludwig Minelli have me shuddering. It is as if he has no social conscience…
Frog wedding brings on rain
This is another one of those bizarre stories from around the world. It’s so funny to find these superstitious beliefs…
A case of technology over-riding common sense
The fact that people still rely solely on satellite navigation to get them to their destination astounds me. I have…
Baggage handlers can’t handle the baggage
Working as a baggage handler must be tough. You have to be fit and strong to manage the loads that…