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Reform, Reform, Reform Everywhere – But on the Environment Little

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President Barroso tapped into his communist past and called for Europe to “reform” and this time “really reform”. Don’t Cave into China and Russia and Corps In a not so silent quip, President B warned of the dangers of European States caving in under pressure from multi-nationals and foreign powers and that the European Commission … Read more

Newry – Fishing Subsidiy Capital of the UK

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Fishing For Subsidies in Newry Not many people know this, but I come from Newry, N.Ireland.I am thankful to my parent in that I left the place very soon after birth to be brought up on the less mean streets of Suffolk. Newry – Famous For many Reasons Newry is famous, or perhaps infamous, for … Read more

Belgium – Officially A Fiscal Hell

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Belgium – Crucify the Middle Class On Saturday I was enjoying lunch with my son and came across an excellent piece in TRENDS, the Flemish magazine. I had long suspected I was being crucified each month by the taxman. The amount I earn working 60 hours a week over 50% gets gobbled up in taxes. … Read more

Story Wars – How You Can Win

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I have just finished the excellent “Story Wars” by Jonah Sachs. The by-line tells it all: Why those who tell – and live – the best stories will rule the future. Make Complex Stuff Compelling The author is the man who made the Story of  Stuff  and other great online campaigns. He helped make complex … Read more