THE IMPORTANCE OF DATA IN THE INFORMATION AGE

We are often told that “knowledge is power.”  Well, I for one would say a huge “amen” to that.  I remember a pre-internet age in which certain information could be found, if at all, only by going to a library and ploughing through a whole drawer full of index cards.  Worse still, until the Freedom

A COMPLETE AND OBJECTIVE CHRONICLE OF THE FIRST 400 YEARS OF DR CHALLONER’S GRAMMAR SCHOOL – REVIEW OF “DR CHALLONER’S GRAMMAR SCHOOL; THE FIRST 400 YEARS” BY MARK FENTON

In 1974, when Dr Challoner’s Grammar School celebrated its 350th anniversary, I was a 14-year-old pupil there. I bought this book in the hope of being able to relate to much of the stories related in its chapters.  I was far from disappointed.  It is helpfully divided into three parts, the third part being titled

“GETTING A LIFE” – WHAT IT REALLY MEANS AND WHY IT NEEDS TO BECOME A LEGAL OBLIGATION

Most of us will not go through our lives without being told at some point to “get a life.”  Objectively, it’s very wise advice, albeit some will find it rather cruel and difficult to take.  But what does it actually mean? We live in an over-populated, over-automated, globalised world, which brings with it a level

BOOK LAUNCH – FORESKIN DYSPHORIA; SMASHING THE TABOO OF MALE CIRCUMCISION

FORESKIN DYSPHORIA: SMASHING THE TABOO OF MALE CIRCUMCISION eBook : LAWES, DAVID: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store Today, 1 February 2024, I launch my book FORESKIN DYSPHORIA; SMASHING THE TABOO OF MALE CIRCUMCISION.  It is the fulfilment of a teenage ambition to make the world a better place not only for myself, but also for everyone. The

ROAD-TO-DAMASCUS CONVERSIONS; WHY WE NEED TO ACCELERATE THEM

Timing is crucial to any kind of politics or philosophy.  If you have a political or philosophical argument to make, you really have to time it correctly if it is to make the desired impact.  If you’re too far ahead of your time, it’s very likely that you will be persecuted for having extreme views.