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Author Archives: john graham
“Illusion turns to Deception”
I’ve been writing about pensions since I started this blog four years ago. It has always been a fairly unfathomable subject. But in 2010 the Coalition Government promised, not only to radically simplify the state pension, but also to significantly increase … Continue reading
“Eat More Fruit & Veg 8”
This is a continuation of the fruit and veg theme (click on the “EMFV” in the TAG CLOUD for the other posts). Onions count too. Just one that is! They lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Not always good if … Continue reading
“The Bottom of the Slippery Slope”
This is a speech no-one made in the debate on assisted dying on Friday 18th July 2014 in the House of Lords. (See earlier posts on this subject by clicking on “ASSISTED SUICIDE” in the TAG CLOUD). “I welcome this … Continue reading
“Eat More Fruit & Veg 7”
This is a continuation of the fruit and veg theme (click on the “EMFV” in the TAG CLOUD for the other posts). Speaking of rabbits, lettuce is another one of the healthy foods. You just have to eat a bowlful to … Continue reading
“Monument or Headstone 2”?
(This is a continuing post on the recent theme of the assisted dying bill, click on ASSISTED SUICIDE in the TAG CLOUD for other posts on this subject). Professor Theo Boer who originally was an advocate of assisted dying has … Continue reading
“Monument or Headstone?”
After several years of careful parliamentary steering, Lord Falconer has brought forward his bill on assisted dying to the debate stage in the House of Lords. I have commented on the path this life ending project has taken —– like the … Continue reading
“Eat More Fruit & Veg 6”
This is a continuation of the fruit and veg theme (click on the “EMFV” in the TAG CLOUD for the other posts). Now carrots should be an easy win. Who doesn’t like carrots? Three tablespoons equals one healthy portion – … Continue reading
“Ill-timed Age UK”
A report was released on 4th July 2014 by Age UK and the Royal College of Surgeons. It highlighted the fact that many people aged over 75 are being denied life saving surgery for breast and bowel cancer on the … Continue reading
“Age UK Conference”
I went to the Age UK Later Life Conference at the start of July; walked into a lot of doctors which is by far the best way to remind you that you have reached the age to go to an … Continue reading
“Eat More Fruit & Veg 5”
This is a continuation of the fruit and veg theme (click on the “EMFV” in the TAG CLOUD for the other posts). Broccoli has become the trendy to eat healthy veg. Two large spears count as one of your … Continue reading
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