The Denationalisation of England – some Illustrations.

I was going to add this as a comment on my last blog, but it’s too long.

Councils use anti-terror powers to check for dog collars
Councils have used anti-terrorism laws to try to catch people donating goods outside charity shops and to make sure dogs are wearing collars. and there’s more

If only…

The Israelis are developing an airport security device that eliminates the privacy concerns that come with full-body scanners at the airports.
It is a booth you can step into that will not X-ray you, but will detonate any explosive device you may have on you.
They see this as a win-win for everyone, with none of this crap about racial profiling. It also would eliminate the costs of a long and expensive trial. Justice would be swift. Case closed.

You are in the airport terminal and you hear a muffled explosion. Shortly
thereafter an announcement comes over the PA system . . . “Attention standby
passengers – we now have a seat available on flight number XXXX. Shalom.”

Hats off to the Israelis.

Mozart’s Requiem

When you haven’t been to a live public performance of classical music in a while, it’s tempting to do nothing but sit listening to your CDs in the deep solitary comfort of the sofa at home.

You might imagine that it’s enough; that it’s not necessary to make the effort to buy tickets, to travel to sit in an auditorium for a couple of hours and then spend another hour driving home.

It’s only when you do make the effort that you appreciate what you’re missing. Continue reading “Mozart’s Requiem”