Some while back, we subscribed to Saga magazine as the deal was a very good one and the articles are pretty good on the whole.
I know this must be why it is not expensive but I just HATE all the junk flyers that come loose within the packaging. Usually, I shake the contents out and immediately recycle all the junk flyers, then you find there are even more loose inside the magazine itself! So darn annoying! None of this rubbish is ever read in our household.
As an example the Saga magazine has just arrived, so I'll count how many loose flyers there are inside the packaging. Seven. Personally, I'd prefer a few extra pages of ads within the magazine itself. The adverts might then get looked at!
Friday, 23 May 2014
Thursday, 22 May 2014
Too late to vote now
The UK polling booths closed at 2200 UK clock time so if you did not vote by then I am afraid you've missed the opportunity to influence the result.
The next big test for the coalition government will be the general election next year. It is quite possible that people will adopt different voting patterns then. The EU election will be seen by many as a chance to protest.
I have a sneaking suspicion that UKIP will achieve less success than some have predicted. I personally hope the Green Party has a good show and wins a few more EU seats.
The next big test for the coalition government will be the general election next year. It is quite possible that people will adopt different voting patterns then. The EU election will be seen by many as a chance to protest.
I have a sneaking suspicion that UKIP will achieve less success than some have predicted. I personally hope the Green Party has a good show and wins a few more EU seats.
Privatisation of "core" esssential services
To me it is puzzling that "core" essential businesses are nationalised: that any profits go to shareholders rather than the general public. Likewise I cannot understand why the Royal Mail had to be sold off. Our postal service should be owned by us, the great British public. We should be re-investing any profits back into the Royal Mail, maybe reducing prices rather than improving dividends for the few.
I understand the arguments about "competition" but for energy services - gas, electricity, oil, coal, etc plus postal services, rail and buses surely should all be in public ownership? Yes, the power of irresponsible unions has to be curbed, but the argument for public ownership is a good one. It is wrong for services we totally depend on being in private hands.
I am totally against privatisation of "core" businesses such as energy.
Also, I have grave doubts over fracking. Although it has the potential for low cost gas, how much better to invest in clean renewable energy instead? Billions will be invested in fracking which is essentially trying to extend the life of fossil fuels with all the carbon released threatening climate change.
I understand the arguments about "competition" but for energy services - gas, electricity, oil, coal, etc plus postal services, rail and buses surely should all be in public ownership? Yes, the power of irresponsible unions has to be curbed, but the argument for public ownership is a good one. It is wrong for services we totally depend on being in private hands.
I am totally against privatisation of "core" businesses such as energy.
Also, I have grave doubts over fracking. Although it has the potential for low cost gas, how much better to invest in clean renewable energy instead? Billions will be invested in fracking which is essentially trying to extend the life of fossil fuels with all the carbon released threatening climate change.
Plastic banknotes
When on holiday in Canada a couple of years ago I was very impressed by the plastic banknotes which are very hard to wear out. I now see that a Scottish bank is introducing plastic £5 notes. See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-27517606 .
It would be a good idea if the Bank of England also introduced plastic notes. It surely must save money in the long run as notes would last much longer.
If I remember correctly, the Canadian notes had different smells for different values, helping those with poor sight to distinguish between note values.
It would be a good idea if the Bank of England also introduced plastic notes. It surely must save money in the long run as notes would last much longer.
If I remember correctly, the Canadian notes had different smells for different values, helping those with poor sight to distinguish between note values.
Use your VOTE today
Whatever your political allegiance today is your chance to use your democratic right to help elect the MEP that you chose.
My wife and I chose to vote for the GREEN PARTY. As this election is by proportional representation even votes for minor parties are not wasted. I very much hope the GREEN PARTY does well and wins more seats. They would act as a moderating influence in Europe. Their policies seem very sensible, unlike some others. Their catch phrase is "for the common good". These days they have moved on a lot and some forecasts expect them to out-do the Lib Dems.
In a democracy, of course, you are free to vote for whoever you choose. USE your vote.
My wife and I chose to vote for the GREEN PARTY. As this election is by proportional representation even votes for minor parties are not wasted. I very much hope the GREEN PARTY does well and wins more seats. They would act as a moderating influence in Europe. Their policies seem very sensible, unlike some others. Their catch phrase is "for the common good". These days they have moved on a lot and some forecasts expect them to out-do the Lib Dems.
In a democracy, of course, you are free to vote for whoever you choose. USE your vote.
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
Stroke and phone calls
Not sure quite why this is, but when friends phone why is it that several of them decide they have to speak "down" to me as if I was stupid? This happens time and time again and is very annoying. As far as I can tell my intellect is fully intact and I am very far from stupid! Maybe it is because my voice still sounds odd (a bit) and I have to speak more slowly to be understood? It must be even more of an issue for others with physical impairments much worse than mine.
If you are a friend phoning me please treat me absolutely normally. I am NOT an idiot and do NOT want to be treated as if I am.
If you are a friend phoning me please treat me absolutely normally. I am NOT an idiot and do NOT want to be treated as if I am.
Tides Reach Hotel (Salcombe) - good news!
The plans have now been made public and they please me! I was expecting a large hotel complex quite out of step with the environment, but I am very pleased to say the developers have good plans that manage to blend a larger, modern hotel well with the existing surroundings.
See www.tidesreachdevelopment.com and look for the display boards from the Cliff House public exhibition held yesterday. I am well pleased this is not going to be an ugly concrete mess.
Designers - thank you, and well done!
See www.tidesreachdevelopment.com and look for the display boards from the Cliff House public exhibition held yesterday. I am well pleased this is not going to be an ugly concrete mess.
Designers - thank you, and well done!
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