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Now we can all wear the old school tie

Perhaps the most amusing part of David Cameron’s speech to the October Conservative Party Conference was when he said, “I went to a great school and I want every child to have a great education like mine. I am not … Continue reading

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An ancient conflict updated – a perspective

The issue of Palestine has, once again, made the headlines during the past week. More specifically, in response to Hamas, the ruling order in the Gaza Strip, firing its rockets into Israel and the consequent loss of lives, the Israelis have not only … Continue reading

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Royalty, religion and republic

From a supporter’s perspective, royalty has had a productive past year or so. There was the wedding of William Windsor and Kate Middleton, not quite the event concocted for Charles and Diana, despite the effort to make it so, but … Continue reading

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A farewell to Campion speech – 20 July 2012

As we all are aware, every word from John Perkins’ mouth is sincere – whether on this occasion they are true, or not, I will leave others to decide. It has been a privilege, and at most times a pleasure, … Continue reading

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A reason for being and blogging

When I worked as a schoolteacher, I became well known for sending memos to colleagues. This was in the pre-laptop computer days. When my school, Campion Academy, Northampton, introduced laptops for each member of staff, I graduated to sending emails. … Continue reading

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Hello world!

Welcome to my world. I trust that it will be a world in which you may find careful thought, relevant topics, reasoned opinion, and discussion. May it be a world that links and resonates with the one in which you … Continue reading

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