The phrase ‘for whom the bell tolls’ has a long history signifying the interconnectedness of humanity and the inevitability of death. Dramatic poet John Donne (1572-1631) originally formulated the phrase to emphasise that no person is an island by highlighting the importance of community and human connection The ringing of a bell, traditionally used to announce aContinue reading “For whom the opportunity bell tolls”
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When opportunity knocks for the Opportunity Party?
Opportunity Knocks’ is a British television and radio talent show that first began in 1949. It provided a platform to fame for acts such as Spike Milligan and Frankie Vaughan. The popular show which also helped launch many other entertainment careers finally ended in 1990. I was reminded of this show by the interest beingContinue reading “When opportunity knocks for the Opportunity Party?”
Making sense of the Opportunity Party: ripples or wave
A small political party outside Parliament is starting to make political ripples. It is the Opportunity Party; until recently it had ‘The’ at the start of its name and ‘Opportunity’ was pluralised. The ripples arise out of some recent credible opinion polls suggesting that the party was within striking distance of the 5% threshold forContinue reading “Making sense of the Opportunity Party: ripples or wave”
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