World Politics Just Now

Firstly, I would like to congratulate (sarcasm) Australia voting in a complete misogynist to be Prime Minister, Tony Abbott. Well done you, and a healthy step back for womens rights. This so called liberal politician has been noted for making many comments against women, even in his own party. I had wanted to visit Australia. Think I'll give it a wide berth now! I feel very sorry for the women of that country because a man like this can only do harm. Let us sit back and see just how 'liberal' he really is!

My heart goes out to the people of Mogadishu after a bomb in a restaurant killed at least 15 people!! The reastaurant, called The Village, was popular with journalists and govt workers. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-24000782

Greece is in the news at the moment as the Prime Minister says that the economy is recovering - coining the phrase 'Grecovery'. However economists are forecasting that the Greek economy will shrink a further 4.2% this year. Is Prime Minister Samaras being optimistic or is he painting a falses picture for his voters? The people of Greece do not seem inclined to agree with the PM, as protests continue on the streets.

Finally, India has a serious issue with a Calcutta hospital which has seen 30 baby deaths in the last four days. It is accused of negligence. For the full story, please see link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-24000951


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My second book, The Island of the Mist, is now available on both Kindle and paperback formats:

Kindle: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Mist-Kingslayer-Series-ebook/dp/B0092TUS7U/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1346945410&sr=1-2

And paperback: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Mist-N-Roy/dp/147921292X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346506656&sr=1-2

and in the US: http://www.amazon.com/Island-Mist-N-Roy/dp/147921292X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346946271&sr=1-2&keywords=the+island+of+the+mist

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IOC and Russia

Normally I like to think that for the most part, countries should be left to their own devices. Who are we to tell other countries how to run their state? However, in light of the Winter Olympic Games being held in Sochi in 2014, I do think we need to force the IOC into changing venue, or to make Putin back down on these highly oppressive laws he has been introducing.

We are in the 21st century and yet some countries, who try to align themselves with Western ideals and thinking, as well as Western capitalism, seem to think its ok to bring in new laws that tyrannise minority groups within their own land! How is this forward thinking? Indeed, it is the exact opposite. With the new laws against gays/lesbians Putin has pushed Russia back into the past.

To think that the IOC, who have strong guidelines for what is to be expected of a host nation, can think that it is acceptable for Russia to bring out these laws and keep the priviledge of being a host, is quite frankly, absurd!

I think we should call on the IOC to put it to Russia to overturn new laws against gay and lesbian citizens (and visitors) or face having the Winter Olympics 2014 moved to another venue.

I am rather disgusted that the IOC have not already done this. They are putting gay and lesbian participants, commentators and supporters at risk of violence and jail!

As Stephen Fry so eloquently put it, this is remeniscent of another European tyrant, Hitler!

Included here is a link to the above mentioned letter.

I would say to Russia, and to Putin in particular, rethink what you are doing. If you want to be accepted by the more liberal countries in the world, treating those who are different from you with respect is a must!

On another note, I have written a bit of a sexy witchy/werewolfy/vampirey book (not erocita, but sexy). If you like Charlaine Harris, Carrie Vaughn, Patricia Briggs, hopefully you'll like this. It is available on kindle and now in paperback.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Wolf-Witch-Coffin-ebook/dp/B00CCWL6ES/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366023812&sr=8-1&keywords=the+wolf%2C+the+witch+and+the+coffin

My second book, The Island of the Mist, is now available on both Kindle and paperback formats:

Kindle: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Mist-Kingslayer-Series-ebook/dp/B0092TUS7U/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1346945410&sr=1-2

And paperback: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Mist-N-Roy/dp/147921292X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346506656&sr=1-2

and in the US: http://www.amazon.com/Island-Mist-N-Roy/dp/147921292X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346946271&sr=1-2&keywords=the+island+of+the+mist

My first book, The Stone in the Sword, is now reduced in price: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stone-Sword-ebook/dp/B006ZQIEPG/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1327179005&sr=1-3

A lot of news!

A few things to talk about today - some good, some not so good.

Firstly, I think it is wonderful that many Labour MPs are finally going for the Yes vote for independence in Scotland. I was talking to a friend who is English, lives in Scotland and votes Labour. He's worried that the SNP are anti-English. They're not anti anything. They have English and Muslim MPs within their ranks. This is not about being anti-anything, its about being pro Scotland, about leading ourselves, making all the bi8g decisions for ourselves and being responsible for and to ourselves. This is a good thing. I am really, really happy to see that many Labour voters and MPs are finally seeing that now. I hope other parties will follow on, although I really do not care what tory MPs and their handful of followers do. It is so obvious when a tory/Conservative government is in charge - you have extreme poverty and a minority of rich powerful thugs getting richer and more powerful.

Second on the menu is the fact that this horrific government I was just mentioning are planning on censoring our freedom to look at what we want on websites. It started with porn and fair enough, I agree especially with reference to illegal and inappropriate porn but now it is moving on to other things. And so our civil liberties are being infringed. And the government has the cheek and audacity to call the Chinese totalitarian!!!

Thirdly, the fact that there is a protest going on in Bulgaria that no one in the media seems to be paying much attention to. This is over government corruption and the ordinary person feeling like they are not being regarded at all - sounds a lot like here, doesn't it!! http://www.rue89.com/2013/07/24/bulgarie-revolte-aussi-leurope-sen-fiche-244488 Sorry its not in English!

Fourthly, Iranian pregnant woman was hung to death!!! Link here but I dso not agree with its statement that this is Islamic law or Islamic Justice - Islam is a gentle religion, these are the actions of fundamentalists and most religions have those! http://www.siotw.org/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=154&cid=1#.UfkYzKywSnR

We are all human beings and all deserves a little respect. I think the higher ups needs to remember that, treat their people with a little respect and stop thinking so much about themselves. They are meant to be the SERVANTS of their country - not in it to exploit their position for everything they can get. This goes for Iran as well as the others. Women are people too. If a woman is attacked she should be protected and treated carefully. It is not her fault. I really wish they would see that!

Peace.

On another note, I have written a bit of a sexy witchy/werewolfy/vampirey book (not erocita, but sexy). If you like Charlaine Harris, Carrie Vaughn, Patricia Briggs, hopefully you'll like this. It is available on kindle and now in paperback.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Wolf-Witch-Coffin-ebook/dp/B00CCWL6ES/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366023812&sr=8-1&keywords=the+wolf%2C+the+witch+and+the+coffin

My second book, The Island of the Mist, is now available on both Kindle and paperback formats:

Kindle: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Mist-Kingslayer-Series-ebook/dp/B0092TUS7U/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1346945410&sr=1-2

And paperback: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Mist-N-Roy/dp/147921292X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346506656&sr=1-2

and in the US: http://www.amazon.com/Island-Mist-N-Roy/dp/147921292X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346946271&sr=1-2&keywords=the+island+of+the+mist

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Budget and Independence Mis-Information

After hearing Osbourne rip any hope of a blooming economy away from the UK, I feel very dejected about the future for not only business here but also for living anything more than a very basic life for the majority of us.

Rather than cutting more jobs and welfare, why can't they charge wealthier prisoners for their meals and upkeep? Rather than talk of jailing bankers, why not simply fine them huge quantities (because jailing them means that yet again, they are taking from the tax payer).

I would genuinely like to see MP's taking a pay cut but they won't. They grumbled because they didn't get their usual pay rise (while everyone else's pays had been frozen they expected to keep their raise!).

We are an island in mourning for a decent goverment.

We do have a light on the horizon. At least some of us can get out of this - Scotland has the referendum next year and I genuinely hope we can break away from the Tory Totaitarian state we are currently forced into. I genuinely feel sorry for the rest of the UK who don't have that option. Only a small proportion of the population actually voted in the last election and enabled these awful people in.

According to the BBC, the UK government are about to announce that if Scotland were to break away from the rest of the UK mobile phones would charge for roaming fees is they then travelled to England/Wales etc, as it would be classed as going abroad.

They also announced that Post Offices would close and the rural broadband scheme would be cancelled.

Lets look at each of these claims:

'well before 2016' the Eu is hoping to cancel the roaming fees - problem solved.

They have been closing more and more post offices in Scotland for more than 10 years and there has been an underlying threat of privatisation (a key word for tories) since the tories came back into power!

As someone who lived in a very, very remote part of Scotland (Island of Skye had more going for it that our area!) for several years and only moved to Argyll a couple of months ago, I can tell you that this rural broadband scheme doesn't seem to exist yet - BT made it very clear to us that London came first when we enquired about getting broadband. We had to use a dongle.

This aspect is simply a farce and doesn't exist now, so why would we think going Independent would make a remote difference? Westminster needs to come up with real issues and not make rubbish up!

On another note, I have written a bit of a sexy witchy/werewolfy/vampirey book (not erocita, but sexy). If you like Charlaine Harris, Carrie Vaughn, Patricia Briggs, hopefully you'll like this. It is available on kindle and now in paperback.
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My second book, The Island of the Mist, is now available on both Kindle and paperback formats:

Kindle: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Mist-Kingslayer-Series-ebook/dp/B0092TUS7U/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1346945410&sr=1-2

And paperback: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Mist-N-Roy/dp/147921292X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346506656&sr=1-2

and in the US: http://www.amazon.com/Island-Mist-N-Roy/dp/147921292X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346946271&sr=1-2&keywords=the+island+of+the+mist

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A few major issues

Today I would like to discuss a few things. Firstly, the lack of coverage of the uprising in Turkey, where protesters are being blatantly and violent abused by the regime there: BBC report

It is shocking that this isn't all over the news, like the Arab Spring Rising was a few years ago, and Syria continues to be. This rising has now breached Europe and the totalitaran state that Turkey has become. They very recently hurried through laws allowing for forgein oil exploration within their borders to appease the likes of the US and now it seems that they can do as they please!! My sympathy goes to the people of Turkey.

As it is Wednesday, it is Prime Minister Questions, although frankly I don't know why its called that because he 'answers' every question with one of his own, unskillfully avoiding the arguments. I really do disair at the behaviour of these childish Etonians. It galls me that these boys are our 'leaders'. Cameron still seems oblivious to the fact that it takes years of training for a doctor and a nurse and takes all the credit for the increase in the numbers of both - when this was cleary implemented by the last govt.

As to Scotland, I am coming to the realisation that we really are better off away from the UK. England (in the majority) seems to want to leave the EU - not realising how less well off they will be. Most of our exports go to the EU and that would fall dramatically if we were no longer a part of the community. Given the results of the last election (where almost no one in Scotland voted Conservative (1 seat) but we got the Tory govt anyway)it is clear that regardless of how Scotland votes, it will be England's decision (they have 10 x the population we have).

Add to that the fact that the Tories are doing everything they possibly can to ruin and sell off the NHS, plus they want to put £150 million into a new trident project, I think it is necessary for the people of Scotland to vote YES in 2014. No matter what we vote as a nation in the UK elections and referndums, we are voiceless in the sheer mass that is south of the border and are dragged along however they please. I do not think this is a democratic society and I do not want it any more. I have many dear friends south of the border and I love them a great deal. I simply do not want to be dictated to by Westminster any longer, not when it is doing such a horrific job!

I do not think money will be an issue - we have so many resources and I think, if the Crown etc wish to maintain the oil drilling, we will manage to keep the £. We will be able to maintain our own NHS far better than Westminster ever could and we will remain in Europe, which is essential in the 21st century. I think the naesayers are scared, and that's their right but I do not want to be connected to a country that votes against everything we vote for. That is not democracy, it is autocracy!


On another note, I have written a bit of a sexy witchy/werewolfy/vampirey book (not erocita, but sexy). If you like Charlaine Harris, Carrie Vaughn, Patricia Briggs, hopefully you'll like this. It is available on kindle and now in paperback.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Wolf-Witch-Coffin-ebook/dp/B00CCWL6ES/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366023812&sr=8-1&keywords=the+wolf%2C+the+witch+and+the+coffin

My second book, The Island of the Mist, is now available on both Kindle and paperback formats:

Kindle: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Mist-Kingslayer-Series-ebook/dp/B0092TUS7U/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1346945410&sr=1-2

And paperback: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Mist-N-Roy/dp/147921292X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346506656&sr=1-2

and in the US: http://www.amazon.com/Island-Mist-N-Roy/dp/147921292X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346946271&sr=1-2&keywords=the+island+of+the+mist

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The Justice and Peace Pilgrimage

The justice and peace pilgrimage is currently ongoing in Scotland just now, before heading to London. Not really a religious pilgrimage but one protesting trident etc. They are protesting the fact that the government are currently planning to spend £100,000,000 on replacing the trident nuclear defence system based on the river Clyde at the Faslane Naval Base, while at the same time continuing to slash budgets for health, education and welfare. This affects some of the poorest and most dis-advantaged people in the country.

Government spokespeople have already confirmed that they would never utilise or have any use for nuclear deterents, that missiles would never be launched or used to shoot down any incoming fire. This is therefore a redundant plan.

The justice and peace pilgrimage began on Iona, at the Abbey and will continue, via the clyde, to Westminster, walking all the way. While the focus is definitely on peace and awarenes of the trident project, they pilgrimage will be visitng places of spiritual and historical significance along the way. They are open to all faiths as well as those of no religious path

To find out more about the pilgrimage for peace, please follow the link here to learn more on how and where you could take part:
The justice and peace pilgrimage

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Wolf-Witch-Coffin-ebook/dp/B00CCWL6ES/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366023812&sr=8-1&keywords=the+wolf%2C+the+witch+and+the+coffin

My second book, The Island of the Mist, is now available on both Kindle and paperback formats:

Kindle: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Mist-Kingslayer-Series-ebook/dp/B0092TUS7U/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1346945410&sr=1-2

And paperback: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Mist-N-Roy/dp/147921292X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346506656&sr=1-2

and in the US: http://www.amazon.com/Island-Mist-N-Roy/dp/147921292X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346946271&sr=1-2&keywords=the+island+of+the+mist

My first book, The Stone in the Sword, is now reduced in price: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stone-Sword-ebook/dp/B006ZQIEPG/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1327179005&sr=1-3

Protecting our rights

Our rights should be protected and this means looking out for ourselves and one another for all aspects of life. It came to my attention today that the EU plan to rule on whether we should be 'allowed' to sell and share seeds ourselves, or whether this should be left in the hands of big business, like Monsanto.

Please sing and share the petition below to let them know that you will not comply with this ridiculous ruling. Everyone has the right to grow fruit and vegetables etc for themselves and their families, and to sell them if they so choose. But big businesses like Monsanto want to take power out of our hands and force us into buying GM products. Well i say no and I hope that you will join me!

Petition

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

Wind Farms

I'd like to do a quick post on the new ban on wind farms in 'scenic' locations. I have to say I'm disappointed because many people will use this as an excuse to prevent wind farms from being built in their areas - who decides what is 'scenic' and what is not?

And why move them away from cities towns and villages? This is where they are needed and frankly, most towns and cities would not be 'uglified' by a few wind farms in the area! This is not a wise decision.

I do believe that SSSI sites and nature reserves etc should be protected, and I believe they already are - it would not be possible to build wind farms in these locations. So what does 'scenic' mean and can anyone claim that their area is 'scenic' just so that they can stop them being built there?

Wind farms are the future. Along with solar panels and other renewable energy. Oil and gas will one day run out, or be so expensive than no ordinary person could possibly afford them. We need these farms built and the more people object, the more they harm their own future and that of generations to come. Stop being selfish and let it happen. Most farms are placed out of the way anyway.

And please do not comment about how they don't work - that's rubbish. Would the government really spend so very much money on something that was proven not to work - on this kind of scale?

We are a forward thinking nation - lets keep it that way!

BBC Story

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My second book, The Island of the Mist, is now available on both Kindle and paperback formats:

Kindle: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Mist-Kingslayer-Series-ebook/dp/B0092TUS7U/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1346945410&sr=1-2

And paperback: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Mist-N-Roy/dp/147921292X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346506656&sr=1-2

and in the US: http://www.amazon.com/Island-Mist-N-Roy/dp/147921292X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346946271&sr=1-2&keywords=the+island+of+the+mist

My first book, The Stone in the Sword, is now reduced in price: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Stone-Sword-ebook/dp/B006ZQIEPG/ref=sr_1_3?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1327179005&sr=1-3

EU to ban bee-harming pesticiides

Finally, the European Union have voted to ban neonicotinoid pesticides - the biggest killer of bees across the world.

This is a vital step in ensuring the survival of the most important species on the planet!

These pesticides will not be banned completely, only across crops that attract bees. Not enough countries voted for a complete ban, so they have decided to carry a two year restriction on its usage.

FOr the full story on this, check out the BBC coverage here:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22335520



On that note, I have written a bit of a sexy witchy/werewolfy/vampirey book (not erocita, but sexy). It is available on kindle now, and paperback soon.
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On another note, my second book, The Island of the Mist, is now available on both Kindle and paperback formats:

Kindle: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Mist-Kingslayer-Series-ebook/dp/B0092TUS7U/ref=sr_1_2?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1346945410&sr=1-2

And paperback: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Island-Mist-N-Roy/dp/147921292X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346506656&sr=1-2

and in the US: http://www.amazon.com/Island-Mist-N-Roy/dp/147921292X/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1346946271&sr=1-2&keywords=the+island+of+the+mist

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Foodbank usage rises

In the UK we have something called a foodbank - where people with little to no money can go and get a small box of food if they are really struggling to survive. The use of foodbanks has been rising steadily since the Conservative prty (Tories) came into power a few years ago.

Alarmingly the number of people using them is said to have more than doubled in the last year. Alas, this is the case of a legacy of a tory government. The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. In fact, the poor often starve to death, as is the case just now. The Citizens Advice Bureau thinks that the main reason for this is the loss of income usually resulting in losing a job.

While the tories make claims that they have increased the number of people in work, the figures show that this is not the case. Most often, people have gone from working full time, to working part time, or not working at all. This sudden loss of a wage means that more people are seeking out emergency aid in the form of food banks.

It does make me wonder when the tories will actually take note that they are the reason so many people in this country are starving to death!

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

A rotten funeral

Everywhere you look people are discussing Margaret Thatcher, the Iron Lady, former Prime Minister of the UK.

To a very small few in the South of England, (te SE is the ONLY part of England she and hergovernment did not destroy and is therefore the only part of the country that will mourn her loss). I say loss but for the most part, the UK will celebrate, much as the US celebrated the death o Saddam or bin Laden, because to u, she was their equivalent.

Maggie was universally reviled in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and N England, as well as parts of the SW of England.

I was shocked that a few ignorant feminists in the US are regaling her as a feminist icon. Maggie herself stated that feminism was poison. She was not a feminist, she did nothing to support women, but promoted the rule of individualism, stepping over anyone to get as much money as possible and calling peaceful people like Nelson Madela a terrorist!!! This from someone who classed General Pinochet as a close friend! It does NOTHING good for feminism to class this awful excuse for a woman, a feminist!!

My real gripe here, as with so many others, is that we, the public, who almost completely could not care less about this woman, are being made to pay for a state funeral for her!!! I do not care that technically it is a ceremonial funeral, it's the same and will cost £10 million.

In a time of recession, this is like being spat in the face and told you'll be sued because your face took that spit!

The Guardian and other papers are suggesting that they privatise her funeral, after all, she was the queen of privatisation! I think that this, while merely a joke, is a good rule. Those foolish enough to think this horrific woman deserved this can take it from their own pocket and not out of the mouths of those who genuinely need that money! Shame on David Cameron, shame on the tories and shame on the Westminster oiks who support this.

Oh and in case any readers are not aware - her faily are rolling in money, they are very, very well off but are only paying 1 2 thousandth of the cost towards her funeral. on't know any other family that does nt contrribute more. If her family doesnot watto pay - why should wee. Plus - the fact that they don't pay more isa very good indicator of the kind of p0erson she was.

Climate change is increasing Antarctic

Surprise, surprise, the BBC has finally cottoned on to the fact that the Antarctic's icy seas are expanding and the the Arctic's ice is decreasing. This is something I learned at University years ago but it's only now being released to the general public.

With the warming of the northern hemisphere, generally, the ice caps around the artic melt. This ice is dumped into the ocean and becomes part of the general oceanic circulation, bringing fresh water south, to the antarctic region. This fresh water freezes as it is cooled, increasing the 'landmass' around the south pole.

Many people will cover their ears and go 'la,la,la,la' because they don't believe this but who cares - it's not like the tooth fairy. it doesn't matter whether you believe it or not, it is happening. I prefer the term climate change to global warming, because it's not always warming. What you will notice though is that the weather is getting freakier with every passing season - in fact the seasons themselves are seriously messed up.

Rather than repeat the article, here is the link to the BBC story

Our world is changing, which is a very natural process, but it is changing too quickly - which is not natural and that is down to us.

Cheery thoughts, ta ta.

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

Scotland's Referendum and the BBC

Firstly, yesterday saw the announcement of the date for the Scottish Referendum. It will be held on the 18th of September in 2014. They now have 18 months to get everything in order and have answers to all the questions people are likely to have prior to that time.

I have to note that the BBC have blocked comments on their political website from Scottish people. No one in Scotland can comment on this page - the Scottish political page which features the clearly biased Brian Taylor. This is the story on the issue in full Link

Hopefully the time has finally come to stop talking about process and to start debating the facts. This comes immediately after the Scottish government have been shafted by Westminster on the Budget - we will receive £50 million less than was expected, in a terrible bid by Westminster to maintain power over the northern part of the UK.

Mainstream coverage at the moment seems to be lacking in facts, especially with regard to the independent point of view. There is clearly too much propaganda and unionist bias within major media outlets. The only views in the news coverage at the moment state that Scotland will be worse off without the union when in fact there is far more information in support of a profitable independent Scotland, between oil and gas, renewable energy technology, tourism, exports etc.

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

Scotland's potential oil boom

It was announced yesterday that Scotland could far a potential oil boom that will bring in billions from tax revenues. It is estimated that as much as £12 billion by 2018 could be within reach for taxes on gas and oil from Scotlands oil fields. Of course, this is only if Scotland gains independence in 2014, otherwise it will go into the Crown's pocket and I very much doubt that Scotland will see any of the profits.

Rather than reiterate an article I read, please have a look at the link: Scotland's Oil Boom

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

Italian Election and money

Currently, the Italian elections are at a deadlock, and the possibility of a hung parliament is very likely.

Berlesconi lost the lower house but won over many elsewhere, while Pier Luigi Bersani won the lower house but did not win over senate. Beppe Grillo won 25% of the votes. Grillo i a comedian first and a politician second. Prime Minister Mario Monte came fourth with only 10% of the votes.

As many can see, Italians are in a state of confusion over just whom they wish to lead them in the 21st century. It's not surprising, given that they are still knee deep in a massive recession, a recession brought on by the lack of care of the former President, Silvio Berlusconi. It is surprising that this man is not in fourth place given his blatant disregard for the laws of Italy and for the care of the Italian people.

Perhaps Grillo and Bersani can form a coalition goverment :D

From Italy to the UK, we are still in a state of recession - some people calling it a triple dip recession, some people saying we are on the verge of a triple-dip. We are definitely still in recession. Peopl in the UK are starving to death thanks to the cuts and 'austerity measures' of Cameron and Osbourne.

Why can they not learn from their mistakes and lower VAT, force the oligopoly of petrol powers in the UK to lower their prices and watch as people refound confidence to begin spending once more. Until the public has enough confidence to start spending the economy will not move. We have already lost our AAA rating for borrowing etc, an influx into the system could see us regaining this rating, increasing confidence in the UK financial markets.

As usual, when the Conservative party is in power, the poor become poorer.

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

Two things political

Saw this article and had to laugh. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21302065. Have young people never had it so bad?

Really? ok, so they quickly wipe out/ignore the two WORLD WARS that happened, killing millions of young globally, not to mention the Falklands War, which kiled many in the 1980s, or the Vietnam (but it is focussed on UK youths).

What it should say ishave white young men never had it so bad? And I would further pecify middle classed. Because working classed folk have always struggled. Any non-white families have struggled in the past 60 plus years (in UK) and women have struggled for ?? who knows how long.

The article focusses on fnances and jobs. I don't agree with the air of'blame the olde generations' that this article portrays. Not one bit. Times are hard, just like the were in e 1980s when the last Conservativegovernment was in power. Tory gvt = hardshp for the majority. They are every bit as elitist as they were a hundred years ago. This is hat happns when they are in power and I have t say tothose bleeps whovoted for them and now regret it - suck it up. You made your bed, you lie in i. Problem is, tey forced it on the rest of us (Scotland and Wales,who did NOT vote conservative) not ssure whether N Ireand did or not).

I cannot blieve that the young of today blame retired people fortheir problems - that's trying to say that young people are stupid, ignorant and blind, which I do not think tey are. I do not own my own home, I am in my thirties. Should I bame my elders? Hell no, I blame poor governing, as I should. We are in this state because our government let bankers do whatever the hell they liked without any fom of regulation.

It's about time students/youths stood up to be counted, and marched on Westminster instead of blaming the elderly - many of whom are in the same financial boat as they are.

The other thing I wished to express my feelings on are the fact that Cameron is trying to 'force' his party to vote for gay marriages. I have to say its about time this Empirical party came into the 21st century. Does it relly harm anyone if gay people marry? No, of course it doesn't. Those offended simply need not attend gay marriages.

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

Why we should stay in Europe

There is a great deal in the news just now about whether there will be a referendum on the UK leaving the EU (European Union).

Alistair Darling used the fact that the Scottish government wish to remain in Europe as a comparison on why they should stay in the UK!! These situations are completely different and the most basic example is that the whole of Scotland could vote to remain in the EU but the reast of the UK (or even just England) could vote to leave, and we would have to leave.

Now I don't know about the rest of the UK, but a huge amount of Scottish exports go to Europe - they are our allies in so many ways. Talk about cutting your nose off to spite your face - this is what the UK govt want to do. Cameron doesn't even have the guts to state that he himself does/not want to remain in the EU - he just falls in to the party 'mindset' on this. That is no way to run a country! You are the servant of the public, not your party!

Labour in Scotland in particular are equally guilty of this, neither stating whether they want in or not, but backing what happens in Westminster. It really is a joke. They do not want an Independent Scotland because then they could not blame their errors on Westminster, which is what they have done in the past!

I have to say that to me it's not as important as some issues just now - such as the fact that the UK govt are trying to get rid of a whole range of facilities (like closing a large number of fire stations in London, hospitals across the UK etc), taking money from the poor and giving to the rich and further mass chain store closures.

The general public are aware that we are teetering on the edge of a TRIPLE DIP RECESSION, thanks to this mentality that is austerity. they need to remove their heads from their arses and get the economy back on the ground, instead of taking money from consumers pockets that would be better spent in the high streets and boost the economy!

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

Gay Politicians

I was watching the Daily Politics today and one of the 'issues' regarded gay/lesbian politicians, especially tory (for those of you outwith the UK, the Tories and a name we give Conservatives, and aare right wing politicians, usually very wealthy).

Tories in particular, are homophobic. I'm not saying all tories are, but the majority have at least a small problem with it, as it does not fit their narrow criteria of right and appropriate.

Frankly, I couldn't give a **** who my MP is having sex with, as long as they follow the law (by that I mean the person is an adult and consenting). I do not think it has an effect on how they can perform their duties in public office and actually it means that they are more likely to be able to empathise with other marginalised groups of people.

I am straight and happily married but I really do not have a problem with being represented by a gay/lesbian politician because it does not matter who they have sex with, it matters how they conduct themselves in public office.

I know that there are many who disagree with this. They are entitled to their opinion. I do not like people using religion as an excuse for being bigotted - and it is an excuse. God/s (whatever divine being or beings you believe in) are meant to have made us in their image. Religion is meant to be about having faith in a higher power and loving your fellow mankind, not about deciding which groups you don't like and persecuting them!! Homosexuality occusr within nature all the time - it IS natural. Anyone who says otherwise is simply a bigot. Just because somehting does not adhere to your ideas of proper does not make it wrong, however using your religion as an excuse to marginalise people you deem 'wrong' - is very, very wrong and you are not a truly spiritual person.

To me, homosexuality is nature's way of trying to control our numbers. When a species increases too much, the number of homosexuals in that species increases. This is why there are more homosexuals today than ever before. It is very natural and frankly having prejudice against someone because of their sexual orientation is just as ludicrous as having prejudice against someone because of their collour or gender. Get over it!!!

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

Uniform Tax Rebates

First it was people offering 'help' with PPI claims, for a small fee. Now it is help with claiming a uniform tax rebate! This is usually a relatively small amount of money - maybe £100 a year, and a few companies are already trying to take some of that money away for the average worker.

What is uniform tax rebate? Very simply, its a tax rebate for anyone who has a uniform and has to get this uniform cleaned/mended themselves. Some employers offer laundry services, and in this instance a person would not be eligible for such a rebate. however, if you wear a uniform that is not for use out of work and you are responsible for its care, you are likely to be eligible for this rebate.

All you have to do is send a letter to the tax office, stating where you work, that your uniform is not for use out of work and that your employer does not provide laundry services. They will want to know where you work and how long you have worked there and why you cannot wear your uniform outside of work (usually because of a work logo, or if you work in health or food industries, for hygiene reasosn).

Please note that negotiations are currently underway between MOD and tax office re uniforms for army/navy etc personnel. Please contact your own personnel to see whether you are yet eligible.

Moneysavingexpert.com have all the details and also a default address if you do not have the address of your own local office.

Do not let some financier take any of the money you are entitled to. Write it yourself or get a friend to do it.

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

Child Benefits

Firstly, I am not going into the ins and outs of the changes to child benefits - I really just want to talk about the fact that until recently everyone was entitled to child benefit, regardless of their salary. To me, this is the reason our welfare system is in the state it is. I was shocked to learn that people earning more than £50,000 per annum were claiming child benefits! To me, this is wealthy people taking money out of the mouths of the poor. Because of this flagrant abuse of the benefit system cuts have had to be made across the board. This could be part of the reason several people with disabilities have killed themselves or starved to death!

If you have read any of my other posts you will see that I dislike the tories with a passion - and that's putting it lightly. However, I am shocked and disgusted that a Labour government would have allowed this policy to continue, and have the nerve to say the tories are pandering to the rich when they did the exact same!

To be honest, I think the £50,000 cap is too high. Anyone earning more than £45,000 doesn't need child benefits and i9f they do they are doing something very wrong!

The new policy means that anyone earning more than £50,000 needs to opt out of benefits or they will be required to pay it back at a later date. I think those who earn this and above should be made to pay back any benefits they earned in the last 10 years to make up for robbing the welfare system of its much needed money!

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin