We have heard so many views and perspectives about the twin towers. You might think that everything that could be said, has been said? not so! Sometimes, the bloody obvious is the least obvious of all. I knew this, but somehow it was not at the front of my mind while I pondered the various conspiracy theories. I personally don’t…
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Independence or what? the best kept secret
Is it me or have IQ’s just dropped? We have been talking about independence now – probably since 1707, actually perhaps as far back as 1295 when we entered the Auld Alliance with France. 1295 The Auld Alliance Independence or What? To me, independence is about self determination, autonomy and self reliance. Like so many in Scotland I…
Don’t go for Apple white?
So what has this got to do with politics? Actually, a hell of a lot. But, this is just an analogy I hope you will appreciate. Couple of months ago I went to B&Q and got 5 litres of Dulux Apple white paint for my office. I eventually for around to painting it and it turned out really well. This…
Wind of Change – but not the Scorpions
Granted, wind turbines are not everyone’s cup of tea but a lot of people find them therapeutic. OK, a nuclear power station provides us with more energy, but it takes about 20 years to construct it and bring it into operation. We have seen no financial benefit reflected in our energy bills as a consequence of our current nuclear stations…