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Protecting free speech
OPINION: Spurred on I think by comments from Dame Susan Devoy, Professor Paul Moon of Auckland ...
Video: Is it really you?
Chicken sees his friends new haircut for the first time… He passes inspection.
The impact of Brexit on the future of the European Community
OPINION: Most of the discussion about Brexit has, quite rightly I think, been about the impact ...
The best internet filter
The world wide web is an amazing place and a necessary in all of our lives ...
The Trump file – can he survive or even thrive, or will it all collapse
OPINION: When Trump was elected there were plenty of Americans (especially Democrats) who thought he was ...
A journey back into the age of steam
OPINION: Steam engines still have that special aura to them and that is celebrated by enthusiasts ...
Plastic – a modern miracle material but an environmental disaster
OPINION: Arguably plastics, even more than other modern bulk materials like steel and concrete, have changed ...
The best banking system
OPINION: To give financial advice these days, one is normally expected to be a certified financial ...
Perrrrfect bread, wholemeal loaf or pizza dough
I love walking past bakeries in the early morning when the air is full of the ...