Offending the PC Police
Back in my day Halloween was a simple affair. You grabbed a sheet from the airing cupboard, cut a couple of holes in it, threw it over you head and went out searching for apples and nuts. You could nearly … Continue reading →
Monthly Archives: October 2015
Classifications
I am getting very confused over this whole cancer thing. The WHO apparently slots carcinogens into several categories according to whether they definitely cause cancer, may cause it, possibly may cause it, might cause it, is unlikely to cause it … Continue reading →
The ugly face of denormalisation
In the course of my travels yesterday I came across a video. Quite a few had spotted it but in case you missed it ……. What we see here is the Tobacco Control Industry's dream target – smokers being treated … Continue reading →
Coining it in
Today is a momentous day in Irish history. It's such a big day that I doubt that the vast majority are even aware of it. They are officially getting rid of 1 and 2 Cent coins. Big fucking deal. I … Continue reading →
Sorry about the mess
Another little missive plunked into my Inbox over the weekend. Once again Grandad I feel compelled to write to you in protest at the continuous nonsense on your blog. Hello SuperShadow [I believe in greeting even if you don’t]. … Continue reading →
Meaty, Beaty, Big and Bouncy
I fried up a lovely dinner last night. Sausages, back rashers, mushrooms, black pudding and topped off with fried eggs. All were cooked to the point of crispiness as for fries, I tend to whack the hotplate up to maximum … Continue reading →
Once upon a time
Once upon a time it was quite easy to set a clock accurately. The radio stations would pip out their pips from Greenwich and they regularly showed the station clock on television. Nowadays they don't bother. I'm not a great … Continue reading →
Democracy in action
Isn't democracy wonderful? In Portugal you can now vote for any party, provided the party is pro-EU. What next, I wonder? Sure we might as well go down the road of just a one party state? It would make voting … Continue reading →
When tax is fine
I have been giving a few moments thought to the concept of "nudging". There was an article in the Times during the week which raised a few questions. Unthinkable: When does a nudge become coercion? I have no problems with … Continue reading →
Counting the cost
I passed a little milestone last week. Somewhere around nine years ago I started on this little site. Now I have been looking at the little Analyticaliser dials down in the engine room and I see I have had nearly … Continue reading →
