28.01.08.Cartaract Eye Surgery, Misconceptions and Conceptions

To save my eye this was written over a period of 10 days. My misconceptions resulted from ignorance and hearsay. In consequence I am writing mainly for the benefit of those aged older than their mid fifties, who might, one day, be similarly unknowing and also candidates for the operation. I give the usual caveat,… Continue reading 28.01.08.Cartaract Eye Surgery, Misconceptions and Conceptions

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26.01.08, Insecurity and Crime.

I contemplate gun crime out of interest, to evaluate the extent of the problem, why it is exacerbating, not to criticise the authorities, who have lived with it longer than I, and have greater knowledge and resources. Insecurity could be the prime mover. Today, in politics, the media, education and government, people theorise, forge categories… Continue reading 26.01.08, Insecurity and Crime.

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Author’s Note

I thank those who sent kind encouragement. I am not back, but over 2 days, in short burst to save my eye, I had to write this because it was never viable, and the Billion will inevitably be diverted to other projects such as the iniquitous Olympics overspend, when the scheme fails; Money allocated and… Continue reading Author’s Note

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Old Gaffer says…

Dear all, My grandfather, the Old Gaffer himself, has asked me to inform you that he cannot post anything new at the moment as he is recovering from an eye operation. I’m pleased to say the operation went well, and he will be back as soon as he has fully convalesced.

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01.01.08, Questionable Actions

I question everything, even myself, and there are few in authority I would trust any more, there have been such vast changes in probity and mores. This is my interpretation of statements, actions and their ultimate effect. QA 1, A statement by Prof. Iain Stewart on ‘Earth’. Those who followed the series of TV programmes… Continue reading 01.01.08, Questionable Actions

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