Monthly Archives: August 2012

Observations on a Record Breaking Trade Deficit

Posted on 09/08/2012 by mikewpaice

Even with the most cynical and negative side of my persona, I cannot honestly say that I foresaw just how stubbornly weak the UK economy would remain. The double-dip recession was pretty much a foregone conclusion and the latest turndown … Continue reading →

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Education: Back to Basics Again – Part II

Posted on 06/08/2012 by mikewpaice

In the first part of this post, I took the stance that education systems are all too often unfit for purpose because they do not meet the needs of their customers – the students. I also suggested that simple changes … Continue reading →

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