GDP per head is in any case an idiotic measure when the big story of recent decades is that almost all of the growth has been captured by those few who were already the most wealthy. (View Post)

Going to the moon, launching from Manchester and dropping back into the Thames, might be a quick way to make the journey? Google Maps yesterday, when I wanted to check the quickest route to a garden … (View Post)

You might be wise to consider reviewing your account name, before we get to the point where there are so few of you that you are effectively outing yourself? ;) (View Post)

..and why not?.. (View Post)

Lipari is essentially the Greek island experience transported to Italy, and I could happily spend days there. But just one day in Siracusa would be a crime. (View Post)