Don’t Rely on the Individual to Save the Planet!
The quality of our environment is fundamental to our long-term survival as a species. You would think, therefore, we’d be quite keen to look after it. You’d think we would want to live in a clean, healthy, and generally “nice” environment. Unfortunately, the evidence suggests not. Like marauding pirates, we have mercilessly plundered our environment.…
Replacement Goods – The Worst of Shopping!
Swearing – For **** Sake!
The Middle Classes – How Nice are We!
Life – Can you put a value on it?
We believe in the sanctity of life. It’s something special, something precious. It is generally recognised that life has a value and should be nurtured and supported. And yet, although we give it value, that value comes with rules, conditions and caveats. There is no free rein. Life does not have value per se. This…
The Smoking Mum – Why Do It?
My suspicions are aroused! Whenever I see a young mother smoking, I am naturally suspicious. Medical advice is categorical in saying that pregnant women should not smoke (I would also argue that they should not smoke in that pre-conception period either) as it risks harm to the unborn baby. Smoking increases the risk of stillbirth,…
Why Drink-Driving Confusion Exists
In Britain, the law says that I can have 0.8 mg/ml of alcohol in my blood and it is still legal to drive a vehicle. Other countries have similar rules. Most (including France, Germany, Spain, Greece, Denmark) opt for 0.5mg/ml. Others have a lower rate – in Poland and Sweden, it is 0.2mg/ml. So, it’s…
Winning the Lottery – There’s No Coincidence
People have very different mechanisms for selecting their specific numbers; it must be said that, given the random nature of the draw, there is no proven right or wrong way. However, there is, arguably, one set of numbers which may significantly reduce your odds of winning should you choose to play them. The theory is…
Branded Like a Fool?
Body-Saving Fashion – the Cover-all Shirt
Nobody who knows me would ever say I have any great understanding of fashion. My dress sense is probably best described as bland, middle-of-the-road, and safe. I avoid buying visible brands. I buy a lot of navy and black. I don’t knowingly follow trends. I refuse to pay over-the-top prices. Fashion basically puzzles me. There…
Protected By Vitamins – Me Thinks!
They’re supposed to be good for you. They’re supposed to keep you healthy. But do they really make a difference? Taking a vitamin or health supplement is supposedly beneficial. It keeps ailments at bay. The logic is sound. If something is lacking in your body, then you are exposing yourself to danger. The body is…
Our Ocean Garbage; Our Responsibility
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