Lessons from EK521 – Experience counts
There was a post yesterday on PPRUNE that is one of the most carefully crafted posts that I have...
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A third runway for Heathrow – big mistake; costly non-solution
Does the South East of England need a new runway? The government and London’s business types seem determined that...
How Japan can mesmerise
A visit to Japan is always a pleasure. Tai and I were there for two weeks at the beginning...
Thailand’s King Bhumibol has died
King Bhumibol of Thailand died earlier today. The time of death was 3.52pm with an official announcement at 7pm....
Thais on alert over fears for King’s heath
This evening my Thai family and their friends are gripped by rumours that the end of near for their...
America’s future on trial
The US presidential candidates go head to head in their first of three debates tonight. The US audience will...
Thirty years on – a tale from the Vicarage
The Watford FC official website Watford beat Manchester United 3-1 in the Premiership at Vicarage Road today. It is...
Why does Thailand keep changing its constitution?
From the Economist (Depressingly accurate analysis from the Economist – although missing one key ingredient that is critical to...
Fifteen years on – 9/11
Fifteen years on. 9/11 always seems to come around too quickly. The memories are still too vivid. The fear...
Sully – losing sight of the facts
On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the “Miracle on the Hudson” when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger piloted his stricken...