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Last Man Standing

July 16, 2019 Dr Alan Brown

In certain circles of high etiquette, gentlemen are expected to stand whenever a woman leaves or approaches a dining table, or when she enters or

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How the British media got it wrong

January 16, 2019 Dr Alan Brown

Theresa May’s House of Commons defeat of her Brexit plan on 15 January 2019 has widely been reported in the British press as the largest

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The Teacher’s Insult

December 31, 2018 Dr Alan Brown

‘Those who can, do. Those who cannot, teach’ is an accusation often thrown at teachers, usually by those who despise the profession or are intimidated

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