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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Mindscape
Having a love affair with my own imagination, For reality can never live up to dreams; Dancing every dance with the memory of that image, Solitude not as lonely as it seems: For a heart that breaks releases ghosts Who … Continue reading
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Cheap Tricks
All work is a form of prostitution, the only real difference is whether you’re selling your body or your soul. Marketing and consumerism have made hookers out of each and every one of us, desperate for our next fix of … Continue reading
The Mixed Recession
In the last few weeks, Marks & Spencer have reported half-year pre-tax profits of £348.8m, up from £306.7m last year. Meanwhile, Barclays total profits for the third quarter were £1.27 billion, Primark’s annual operating profits for the year to September … Continue reading
Closing the Libraries
I see there are reports that numbers of library users have fallen steadily over the last five years. I’m not one to jump to conclusions but might that possibly be connected to the fact that the number of libraries has … Continue reading
Firework Frenzy
So, another Guy Fawkes Night has passed and another catalogue of injuries ensues. Still, in the grip of a recession, it’s nice to see that literally burning money still hasn’t fallen from favour. “Ooh, big noise! Bright light! Pretty colours!” … Continue reading
Prisoner’s Voting Rights
Recently the European Court of Human Rights stated that the UK has a legal obligation to allow prisoners to vote and this appeared to cause uproar. It seemed that many of those voicing opinions regarding the right to vote were … Continue reading
National Debt
Many countries are struggling with national debts which are owed not to other countries but to banks. Now, forgive me if I’m wrong but most countries invest rather a lot of money in their armed forces yet I’m not aware … Continue reading
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