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Pythonomics (2): What did the Euro ever do for us ?

Revolution ! Rex is addressing a room of masked Greek MEPs beneath the European Parliament in 2015 … Rex: We get in through the underground heating system here … up through to the main audience chamber here … and the President’s wife’s bedroom is here. … Continue reading

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The Telling Off…

P.S. Sorry, it’s “You were only supposed to blow the bloody doors off !” if you’re an Italian Job purist. Expect more quotes from said film when Italy needs a bailout. Cue Matt Monro – “On days like these…”. PPS. “Don’t worry … Continue reading

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Euro Crisis: To the Headmaster’s Office

Oh dear, Papandreou has to see the joint Headmaster and Headmistress today. His progress has been, let’s say, “disappointing”. “Do you think we wouldn’t notice !” This reminds me of another comedy moment in the headmaster’s office.   If only … Continue reading

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The Morning After…

M. Sarkozy forgot something… Frau Merkel reminisces…

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Anomie

Was struck by the sentiments expressed on Newsnight report (tweeted this lunchtime). See: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/newsnight/9603216.stm?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter In part of my exploration of the possible use of lean or other business philosophies and techniques at different scales of economic system, last December, I was … Continue reading

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