Its a word that suddenly came to mind when I recently checked in for a flight. No, Im not referring to the mid-air feeling of air being sucked out of my head through my ears, or the inability to use… Read More ›
2005
Posts for 2005
Staying away from the Darkside
There are many situations that can take place during ones life that stick in the mind. Take for example a recent episode, during an morning train ride to London. Upon entering the 1st class cabin to take an approximate 11… Read More ›
Hands across the water.
With the Popes funeral a few days back, I was appalled at the manner of the close press coverage of the attendees. The issue of concern was the obsessiveness of who hugged whom, kissed whose hands and who shook whose… Read More ›
A band of Gold
Lyrics from Freda Paynes – Song: Band of Gold Lyrics read as follows: Now that you’re gone, All that’s left is a band of gold, All that’s left of the dream I holdIs a band of gold, And the memories… Read More ›
Does Ethical Consumerism have Mass Appeal?
According to Fair-trade figures, UK shoppers spent GBP140 million on goods bearing the Fair-trade logo last year. Coffee appears to be the best seller, with Fair-trade beans being used in many high street cafes, including Starbucks [SBUX], Costa Coffee and… Read More ›