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Monthly Archives: August, 2014

A letter to … My husband, who may be about to leave

The letter you always wanted to write The Guardian, Saturday 30 August 2014 We’ve been married 21 years and together for 25. It’s been three days since you told me … Continue reading

August 31, 2014 · Leave a comment

Prom 58: Strauss – Salome

Prom 58: Strauss – Salome 2014 Season Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes First broadcast: Saturday 30 August 2014 Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London Presented by Donald Macleod In … Continue reading

August 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

Eurozone gripped by deflation fears as inflation rate hits five-year low

ECB chief Mario Draghi is under pressure to act but experts say immediate measures are unlikely Katie Allen The Guardian, Friday 29 August 2014 17.41 BST Mario Draghi with US … Continue reading

August 30, 2014 · 1 Comment

Why Italy’s stagnation could be the future for the entire eurozone

Monetary reform alone can’t kickstart the European economy. It needs something more radical Riccardo Bellofiore theguardian.com, Saturday 30 August 2014 11.00 BST ‘The European economy as a whole needs expansionary … Continue reading

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Eurozone fears of stagnation grow as France and Italy suffer

A stubborn lack of growth, rather than collapse, is now the enemy. But agreement is elusive Ian Traynor The Observer, Saturday 30 August 2014 13.47 BST Francois Hollande and Paris’s … Continue reading

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Rotherham: As a Pakistani woman, I’d welcome a police force that didn’t rely on imams

Shaheen Hashmat was brought up in a Muslim family and helped by the police and local authorities, after becoming a victim of abuse. It’s given her a unique perspective on … Continue reading

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Unmasked at last: the City high-flyer who dodged £43,000 in train fares

Investment executive Jonathan Burrows named as Britain’s biggest fare dodger, who hoped to keep his name secret by quickly paying back the £43,000 within three days Jonathan Burrows cheated Southeasterm … Continue reading

August 30, 2014 · 1 Comment

As ever the morning after the night before I feel ashamed [30 Aug 2005] (This is how Soho USED to be)

As ever the morning after the night before I feel ashamed & embarrassed by my behaviour, so I could cry. As Francis Bacon says, what sort of artist would I … Continue reading

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Maria Callas; Gluck: Orphee Et Eurydice – J’ai Perdu Mon Eurydice

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Conservatives will split if PM fails to renegotiate EU membership, say MPs

Tory Eurosceptics say they will push for exit after general election as Ukip tries to build on Douglas Carswell’s defection Nicholas Watt and Severin Carrell The Guardian, Friday 29 August … Continue reading

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