27th of February 2017 - Miscounting Of Beans

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27th of February 2017

Dear Sir/Madam,

 

MISCOUNTING OF BEANS

 

If a world class firm of beancounters can't get it right for an awards show, should they be trusted to provide audit and business consultancy to governments and companies?

John Eoin Douglas

11th of February 2017 - No Canny Scot

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11th of February 2017

Dear Sir/Madam,

 

NO CANNY SCOT

It is obvious that, despite any tenuous connection with the Scottish First Minister, Ronald Coyne the Cambridge undergraduate who burned a £20 note in front of a homeless person is not Scottish. No true Scot would be capable of such an action.

John Eoin Douglas

6th of February 2017 - Setting An Example

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6th of February 2017

Dear Sir/Madam,

 

SETTING AN EXAMPLE

 

I was fascinated to read the item anent setted streets in the most recent Spurtle ( http://www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/sites/broughtonspurtle.org.uk/files/backissues/Spurtle%20259%20Final.pdf ).

 

What neither Edinburgh Council nor LCCC mention is the major contribution to road safety made by this traditional road surfacing which forces the operators of pedal cycles to moderate their speed and progress with more care (especially in inclement weather).

 

The Council should return many more of Edinburgh's roads to setts as anything which tackles the plague of inconsiderate pedalists would be beneficial to pedestrians and motor vehicle users alike. Perhaps this could be done to Leith Walk as part of the Tram extension?

John Eoin Douglas