Monthly Archives: May 2011

We all know what sort of nation we think we are: hard workers, lovers of freedom, brave, strong, healthy, committed to honesty, courage and a ‘fair go’.  Right? Something like that, right? But what do you think we look like … Continue reading →

Here’s a go:  There is a Professor of Psychology at Harvard University who is investigating Happiness. He has a website called “Track Your Happiness” where you can get involved yourself if you wish. There is an article about him and … Continue reading →

Climate change is the hobbyhorse of the age. Of the decade, anyway. But there’s a laughable studious refusal to take a scientific look at it. Even by the scientists, especially by the scientists. The whole thing is about the Earth’s … Continue reading →

Education is booming, isn’t it? All over the world.  The illiterate masses are being educated, are becoming literate and the literate masses are being urged to become ‘more literate’, to get into ‘Higher Education’ , ‘Tertiary Education’ – go to … Continue reading →