Category: Columns

Geoff has written for publications as diverse as PC User and The Northern Star His weekly columns have been a source of humour and inspiration for tens of thousands of readers and his mailbox is always full.
Here you can find his more recent contributions.

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JohnJames /15 January, 2017

The John James Newsletter 89 7 November 2015 The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy Martin Luther King Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make Continue Reading →

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JohnJames /15 January, 2017

The John James Newsletter 88 31 October 2015 Why play with words dividing terrorists into moderate and not moderate. What’s the difference? Vladimir Putin Tampons, sterile cotton, sanitary pads contaminated with glyphosate Monsanto’s Roundup is sprayed over GMO cotton crops. Traces remain in the cotton. GMO seeds have caused use of glyphosate to increase immensely Continue Reading →

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JohnJames /15 January, 2017

The John James Newsletter 87 24 October 2015 Believe nothing just because a so-called wise person said it.  Believe nothing just because a belief is generally held.  Believe nothing just because it is said in ancient books.  Believe nothing just because it is said to be of divine origin.  Believe nothing just because someone else Continue Reading →

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JohnJames /15 January, 2017

The John James Newsletter 86 17 October 2015 If you are neutral about injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, what does the mouse feel about your neutrality? Desmond Tutu Always forgive your enemies; Continue Reading →

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JohnJames /15 January, 2017

The John James Newsletter 85 13 October 2015 THERE IS SO MUCH NEWS OF IMPORTANCE AT THE MOMENT THAT I HAD TO BREAK MY RULE AND SEND OUT MORE THAN ONE THIS WEEK. Let me know if you would really prefer I do not do that. Mexico City 22 million – humans occupy the earth Continue Reading →

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JohnJames /15 January, 2017

The John James Newsletter 84 10 October 2015 When those who are honestly mistaken learn the truth, they will either cease being mistaken, or cease being honest. They cant do both.  Anonymous Fiji PM Warns Of Syria-Style Refugee Crisis If Rich Nations Don’t Do More On Climate Frank Bainimarama has taken aim at advanced nations Continue Reading →