Monthly Archives: August 2015

Teach tolerance

Out of Israel this week came the latest in a long stream of videos showing an Israel soldier being brutal towards Palestinians. This particular soldier sat on an 11 year old boy with a broken arm, pointing his rifle at … Continue reading

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Even the damned have something to teach us

Harry Clark, the bin trick driver who killed six people after blacking out, will probably go to hell. Before he gets there, he can do something small to redeem himself. Appeal to drivers with medical conditions, suspected, confirmed, undiagnosed or … Continue reading

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10 years is the maximum

Us presidents up to 8 years. British prime Ministers upnto 10. James.bond up to 10. If you do anything up to 10 years, do something else.

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Exam boards in the paper age

Why, with the internet all pervasive, are people wishing to have their exam papers remarked made to go to their school and fill out a form? Come on Neanderthals! Let us do it online!

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Google or linkedin

Why look for a qualified professional on google? On LinkedIn you can see a full profile, including all the things they have ever done that they think might impress you.

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What’s the point of scoring 100 per cent

I have scored 100% in a few exams, including one for my mmath and I have concluded that a perfect score doesn’t mean a whole lot, except  for exams. History doesn’t give a100% score to Churchill, Socrates or Roosevelt though … Continue reading

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Shrinking horizon, shrinking mind

The shrewish screams from the British government about asylum seekers is making me angry. Germany and Sweden are the most open societies in Europe at the moment. The Germans in fact are showing themselves to be true friends of liberty … Continue reading

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Don’t waste your life

Half of UK graduates are stuck in menial jobs that don’t use their skills. Why do they stay in the UK? There is a world out there where their education could put them at the top of the tree. They … Continue reading

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Every little thing you learn is magic

Experience, and knowledge is irreversible. Everything you learn makes you a better warrior in the battle for survival of the human race. This includes the madmen in Islamic state. I have no doubt if they understand newtons first law of … Continue reading

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Don’t be fooled by the truth

In student debates the truth is often an obstacle. If you want to beat your opponent in debate, make up a good lie – believable and obscure. Your opponent may well be doing the same. A good good lie is … Continue reading

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