April 16, 2011
How splendid, given the way most ebay sellers over-egg whatever particular pudding they’re trying to con you into buying, to come across a listing that tells it like it is. 605impala certainly does that in trying to shift a copy of one of his mother’s old books, Linda Goodman’s Star Signs: “This is a wonderful [...]
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November 1, 2009
When people unexpectedly tell the truth or cut through the bullshit, we should celebrate it. Zebu Hero of the Week certainly won’t be Tony McNulty, whose House of Commons “apology” for misclaiming £13,000 on expenses was staggeringly grudging. “I regret that I did not recognise that a more formal arrangement would have been wise and [...]
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October 31, 2009
From 1st November, Air Passenger Duty is being increased. The rise, in two stages, hits long-haul flights hardest. In a year’s time, a family of four flying the furthest distance in economy will pay an extra £340, while a trip to the United States will cost another £240. APD will then be four times the [...]
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October 7, 2009
DAVID CAMERON says the Tories must be honest with the public, particularly about the need to cut state expenditure. Not to do so would, apparently, be “dishonest and irresponsible.” We’d certainly like to see rather more honesty across the board by politicians. Any bets on how long it lasts?
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