Prince Harry and the Taliban

Posted by on Feb 28, 2008 in updates | 13 comments Should we worry about Prince Harry having some action in Afghanistan and firing at the Taliban? After all, he didn’t sign up to sit behind a desk all day. My only concern is that his presence could attract a threat from terrorists and put the lives of his colleagues even more at risk. Other than that, we should let him get on with doing “his bit” alongside his comrades and...
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Will you pay 5p for a plastic bag?

Posted by on Feb 28, 2008 in updates | 13 comments A round of applause to M & S for charging food shoppers 5p for a plastic bag and giving the money to an environmental charity. Will you pay 5p? I bet you won’t. You will take a reusable bag. That has been the experience  in the Republic of Ireland, where a plastic bag levy was implemented in 2002. It’s a hot topic up for discussion on Newsnight tonight. I hope their...
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