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In just under 6 months the UN will once again be hosting its international climate change convention. This time the location is the Danish capital of Copenhagen which also happens to double at night as the European Mecca of lager production. The convention is due to kick off on Dec 7-18th and every member of [...]
Science has always been a rather touchy subject. Back in the enlightenment period there was a continual struggle between science and religion. Many aspiring intellectuals and scientists were condemned as heretics and put to death as their views were seen to be a direct challenge to the omnipotence of God and heaven. Galileo for example [...]
Yesterday was a pretty momentous day in the House of Commons. In a somewhat misguided step, the Speaker Michael Martin attempted to defend his position as members from all parties tried to force a vote of no confidence onto the floor. Michael Martin’s impartiality in the recent ‘expenses’ fiasco has been called into question by [...]
In recent years opinions and beliefs regarding the environment, and various aspects of it, seem to have polarised to a great degree. Two dogmatic camps have surfaced armed with facts, figures, detractors and champions. Nowadays there is a clear line drawn in the sand between the two opposing sides. You’re either in the climate change [...]
Yesterday our man Darling stumped up to the rostrum and delivered his 2009 budget to the house. Amongst the jeers, catcalls and snide remarks Darling stood tall and commended his report to the house. So what’s in store for us all? Well to start with there was the usual tax hike on fags, beer and [...]
Everyday news regarding the current economic crisis seems to get worse and worse. The latest news hot off the press is that the already struggling bank RBS is due to cut a further 9,000 UK jobs within the next few months. It’s a sad state of affairs to see a government I helped put in [...]
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