I’ve always thought the concept of patriotism and especially nationalism to be a very weird and most likely stupid and illogical idea. It just makes no sense to me that people from any individual country can believe on whatever level that they are in the best country in the world or that they are in… Continue reading Are you a Global Citizen?
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The debacle of Boaty McBoatface
There have been many illustrious names during British Maritime history. The Victory, Ark Royal, Illustrious, Endeavour, The Beagle to name just a few. In the last few months, the public have been given the opportunity to choose the name of the next Polar research vessel. Over 7,000 names were put forward with some… Continue reading The debacle of Boaty McBoatface
The mystery man who died on Saddleworth Moor
To many people of a certain age Saddleworth Moor, which borders Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire, is already one that is is tainted with memories of the murderous duo of Myra Hindley and Ian Brady who abducted, abused and murdered five children in the 1960’s before burying them in the vast, bleak moorland. With some… Continue reading The mystery man who died on Saddleworth Moor
Sunni and Shia Islam – All you Need To Know – Islam 101
You’d have to be living on another planet not to hear about the seemingly endless troubles in the Middle-East. To many in the west, Muslims are Muslims but it is much more complex than that with an ancient schism dominating the religion and threatening to engulf the world whether we know about it or not.… Continue reading Sunni and Shia Islam – All you Need To Know – Islam 101
War In Syria, Peace In The Middle-East
This week the U.K. voted to go to war against the terrorists in Syria. It doesn’t seem to be a popular cause in the U.K. or perhaps it is simply that its opponents are more vocal as it is hard to admit support for a war. Of course there is no easy solution and none… Continue reading War In Syria, Peace In The Middle-East
Jeremy Corbyn – Power to the people!
I don’t often write about politics unless something exception is happening and at the moment something very exceptional is definitely happening in the U.K. and to differing degrees across Europe and the USA. Before General Election in May, I penned the post “Who To Vote For When All The Political Parties Suck” In the last… Continue reading Jeremy Corbyn – Power to the people!
Longest reign over us – Queen Elizabeth II becomes our longest serving monarch in history
Today is one of those typically historic but low-level sort of days when The Queen becomes the longest serving British monarch in history, surpassing the magnificent reign of Queen Victoria who reigned for 63 years and 216 days and died in January 1901. The precise moment that The Queen will break the record is believed… Continue reading Longest reign over us – Queen Elizabeth II becomes our longest serving monarch in history
The Idiots guide to Greece, Euro problems and defaulting on debt.
Granted this might not be the most exciting titled blog I’ve ever written but it is probably the one that makes most sense. I’ve decided to write my easy to understand guide to Greece and the Euro based on common-sense and my memories of international economics classes. Greece has given the world much. Ideals of… Continue reading The Idiots guide to Greece, Euro problems and defaulting on debt.
Time to stop the Police Shoot to Kill policy?
The recent shooting of Walter Scott in the back has made the news not just in South Carolina but around the world and is the latest case of police in the United States seemingly having a low regard for people of a certain colour and for having itchy trigger fingers in general. I’ve been meaning… Continue reading Time to stop the Police Shoot to Kill policy?
Charity begins at home but is it now big business?
Every now and then comes a heartening good news story whether it is one of those homeless people who help a passerby only to end up the centre of a massive fundraising operation or the story I wrote about last year about a man who was about to commit suicide only to be talked out… Continue reading Charity begins at home but is it now big business?
Stephen Liddell 