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French Disconnection

I was 18 years old when I went to what is quaintly known in England as “the Continent” for the first time. “The Continent” means mainland Europe, and the part of it I went to was Calais, France.

Eamonn Sadler

Almost the Last Laugh

Almost the Last Laugh

I imagined what the headlines in the next day’s newspapers might have been had we crashed and died that day: “Last laugh for British funny men.” Nearly.

The Story of Easter

The Story of Easter

Temporal, when Jesus was tried before the High Priest in the hours of darkness, without real witnesses and no tangible evidence.

Never Mind the Trees

Never Mind the Trees

Here we are in January again, avoiding eye contact with our New Year’s resolutions.

After Palu, Natural Disasters Can’t be Prevented but What Can be Done to Stem the Impact?

After Palu, Natural Disasters Can’t be Prevented but What Can be Done to Stem the Impact?

Local authorities often lack know-how and equipment, and so rescue efforts were delayed until the military could reach the area.