Monthly Archives: May 2012

DEFEATING RACISM

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

Yesterday I watched a programme on BBC TV called Panorama. It showed horrendous incidents of racial abuse at football matched in the Ukraine. I couldn’t believe my eyes. Young men, standing on the terraces, making the Nazi salute and shouting … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S HAPPENING TO OUR LOCAL COUNCILS?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

Last year, we were throwing up our hands in horror at the alleged misdemeanors of Edinburgh City Council. BBC Scotland  found evidence of things seriously amiss in building work overseen by the council. It seemed that work done under the statutory notice system – … Continue reading →

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WHAT ARE YOU FEELING TODAY?

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

Emotions are an intrinsic part of our intelligence. Without them, we would be strange creatures, indeed! Emotions are a set of sign posts we all carry inside us. They evolved over millions of years and they make us human. If our needs … Continue reading →

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THE SORRY CASE OF POLITICS

Posted on May 5, 2012 by

The local elections flagged up how fed up everyone is with politics. So few people bothered to leave their TV screens and get out there to vote. It’s not good. Speaking as a woman, our right to vote was hard-won. … Continue reading →

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