July Archive

A different kind of Olympics

31 July 2012

Showcasing the greatness of the human spirit

Congratulations Britain!

28 July 2012

The Brits have really thrown all their patriotism and wit into a presentation of their history.

The Batman movie massacre

24 July 2012

In which the editor improves his vocabulary.

Hobbit props and cathedrals

20 July 2012

As all Tolkein fans will know, the first of Peter Jackson’s Hobbit films is due to be released in December,

The Libor scandal

17 July 2012

Bernie Madoff rides again.

Coming soon - World Happiness Day

13 July 2012

The United Nations has declared International Happiness Day.

Call me Ishmael

10 July 2012

Reflections on Captain Cook and whale-watching

A funeral on a fine day

06 July 2012

It often occurs to me at such moments that living in a beautiful, temperate and fertile country which is prosperous by world standards and heir to western (that is to say, Christian) civilisation, is a privilege that implies obligations.

Winter swims

03 July 2012

Eccentricities at Dee Why beach