Keep Calm and Carry On.
The slogan comes from a United Kingdom Ministry of Information propaganda poster designed to boost morale if the United Kingdom was invaded during World War II. Despite its current popularity, the poster was never distributed. (more…)
Although the Union has been affirmed, the constitutional changes have not. This is not going to be quite so straightforward. It’s not just about increased powers for Scotland, but rather a far broader reform of the UK’s mostly unwritten constitution. The old issue of Scottish MPs voting on English issues (and vice-versa) will have to be addressed and in doing so we may find ourselves moving towards a more federalised structure of the four nations. Even if these issues are addressed any time soon, we then have other concerns to look at. Next year will see a long run up to the election (7th May 2015). This election is going to be fascinating as frankly anything could happen. (more…)
If you’re familiar with fairy tales, you’ve probably encountered a story or two that involves the granting of wishes. Usually, these are cautionary tales. Well, there was some wishing going on around the globe last week and, if the wishes come true, the outcomes may be less beneficial than anticipated. (more…)
During the twentieth century, the world’s population doubled not once, but twice. While it is not expected to double again in this century, according to The Economist, the number of older people is expected to double. By 2035, 13 percent of the world’s population – about 1.1 billion people – will be age 65 or older. Assuming no major diseases, disasters, or world wars, demographers at the United Nations predict the global population will reach nine billion by 2045. That’s a lot of people! (more…)
