Archive for December, 2009
Pope Pius Xll and the October 16th 1943 Round-Up of Roman Jews
Posted by David Conway in Religion on 29/12/2009
The recent decision by the Vatican to recognise Pius Xll as someone possessed of the three heroic virtues of faith, hope and charity has reignited controversy about the war-time Pope.
A not-so-surprising result of the BMA’s latest survey
Posted by James Gubb in Health on 23/12/2009
The latest salvo by the BMA in its ‘Look after our NHS’ campaign (i.e. get rid of the market) is to ask the following question, in a poll carried out by Doctors.net.uk:
“The BMA’s ‘Look after our NHS’ campaign is concerned that some large multinational companies are making profits out of running local clinical services on behalf of the NHS. To what extent do you agree with the campaign’s concerns?”
There were 697 responses with 80% saying they either strongly agreed (51%) or agreed (29%) with the statement. Just 7% said they either disagreed (4%) or strongly disagreed (3%).
Might I suggest a couple of problems with this?
A Thought for Christmas
Posted by David Conway in Religion on 22/12/2009
Ever since exhorting indigent parishioners to meet vital needs by shop-lifting from large chain stores rather than by resorting to mugging or prostitution, Rev. Tim Jones has really had it in the dog-collar from those accusing him of having contravened the teachings of his religion.
Alphabetical Minefields
Posted by Anastasia de Waal in Health on 17/12/2009
Weeding out the rogues from the refined is a particularly difficult task for—often very vulnerable—people in search of a private psychotherapist or counsellor. Scanning through the myriad of entries in the Yellow Pages makes for an interesting, if not distressing, task.
It’s behind you!
Posted by Claire Daley in European Union on 16/12/2009
The EU has finalised the 2010 deal on its Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) setting the total allowable catches (TACs) to dictate the amount of fish which can legally be caught in the EU waters next year.