We’ve neglected the Commonwealth and Britain’s prosperity has suffered December 10, 2013 AN IMPORTANT feature of the modern Commonwealth has become worryingly obscured in UK debates about its significance: intra-Commonwealth trade and investment flows between its 53 member states (about a third of the world’s population) are growing at a huge pace. Far from being a relic of Britain’s imperial past, today’s Commonwealth connects at least half [...]
Against the Grain: Silicon Valley, Steve Jobs and the economics behind the Top One Per Cent December 10, 2013 BORIS Johnson has got into trouble for his provocative argument that it is “surely relevant to a conversation about equality” that just 2 per cent of “our species” has an IQ over 130. Over the past couple of years, the Occupy movement has made the headlines by attacking the top 1 per cent, criticising a [...]
Forget a Bitcoin bubble: A wider crypto revolt is challenging everything December 10, 2013 FOR ALL the talk of a Bitcoin bubble, it’s easy to miss the real significance of what is currently happening. The rise of Bitcoin is just the beginning. Cryptocurrencies are no longer the domain of activists and grassroots movements, they are nothing less than “new money”. Many are waiting for the moment when a central [...]
Letters to the Editor – 11/12 – Encrypted lives, Best of Twitter December 10, 2013 Encrypted lives [Re: The tech giants are right: We could be sleepwalking into a surveillance state, yesterday] The author is right to highlight the growing discontent with government surveillance. But it should be noted that possible solutions to concerns over privacy are cropping up in the private sector. Microsoft announced last week that it will [...]
Gifts for her December 10, 2013 Your guide to what to buy the ladies in your life this Christmas ◆ Technology ◆ Accessories ◆ Drinks ◆ Toys ◆ Food Great gadgets… Our pick of the tech must-haves this festive season Cuisinart ice cream and gelato maker £250.00 cuisinart.co.uk Frends white leather and gold Taylor headphones £170.00 avenue32.com iBed £12.00 sciencemuseumshop.co.uk Xbox [...]
Seasonal chic… December 10, 2013 Clothes and accessories for the fashion forward Bouquet ring from Pandora £275.00 pandora.net Alexander McQueen red leopard skull print pashmina £425.00 liberty.com Perfect Black Leggings from Venus Cow £30.00 venuscow.com Luxury white coat from Karen Millen £275.00 karenmillen.com Swarovski crystal evening bag £750.00 williamandson.com Red sweetie cufflinks from Kiki £350.00 kiki.co.uk Robin knit jumper from [...]
Sugar and spice… December 10, 2013 And all things nice for an indulgent Christmas treat TWG Immortal Moment black tea £56.00 harrods.com Melt chocolate wreath £30.00 meltchocolates.com Godiva gold pouch £30.00 godiva-online-store.eu Grand Marnier limited edition Haussmann bottle £26.05 Exclusive to Harvey Nichols harveynichols.com Goose Foie Gras en Gelée £18.50 fortnumandmason.com Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester chocolate hamper £125.00 alainducasse-dorchester.com Laurenti [...]
Champions League: Pellegrini in gaffe storm as City enjoy famous win December 10, 2013 BAYERN MUNICH 2 vs MANCHESTER CITY 3 MANCHESTER City boss Manuel Pellegrini was last night at the centre of a riddle over whether he made a costly miscalculation that soured an otherwise landmark Champions League victory over Bayern Munich. City recovered from a disastrous start that saw them go two goals behind inside 12 minutes [...]
Swann in firing line as Flower wields axe for third Test December 10, 2013 ENGLAND head coach Andy Flower has warned he is ready to be ruthless as he attempts to plot an unprecedented Ashes fightback – and hinted that spinner Graeme Swann could be a surprise casualty. Flower yesterday made plain his dissatisfaction at England’s meek surrender in the first two Tests, which have left them facing the [...]
Wenger: Tricky spell is time for Arsenal to shine December 10, 2013 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger believes his side can afford to lose their next two Premier League games against Manchester City and Chelsea and still mount a formidable title challenge. The first of a trio of tricky fixtures tonight at Napoli, however, offers less wriggle room, with the Gunners needing to avoid a three-goal defeat to [...]
