I created the “Connecting the Dots” blog site to investigate and interpret a global range of topics from an international, and personally quirky, perspective.
My topics in “Connecting the Dots” include politics, the environment, fun issues, social issues and anything else that catches my attention. I hope you enjoy them, and will join me through your comments.
I inaugurated the “GOLDEN FLEECE AWARD” some time ago, which rewards the most stupid, inept, criminal and just plain dumb activities of public officials and others, everywhere. I have now added another award, the “GOLDEN EAGLE AWARD”, which celebrates remarkably positive activities of public officials and others. I would appreciate your help in identifying great examples of both.
I came across an article this week dedicated to Kung-fu-tsu, better known as Confucius. Re-reading some of his teachings and his philosophy, I thought they …
The Island of Foula is the most remote part of the Shetland Islands, which themselves are remote enough for most tastes. Foula is also the …
There was an interesting BBC article this week on whether conflict or harmony is the best way forward for societies. The article highlighted the traditional …
Luminous white lines II continues my investigation as to why this obvious safety measure is not implemented on all roads. My assumption is that, if …
My first GOLDEN FLEECE AWARD goes to the Kraft Heinz Company for the development of a special “Ketchup” designed for production, and presumably consumption, on …
CRISPR tomatoes are at the forefront of a food revolution. No, this is not another Golden Fleece Award. It is a scientific project for here …
Sigiriya, Sri Lanka’s ancient water gardens are located at the base of a 200ft ancient rock fortress and former royal palace, which date back to …
You’re six miles up, alone and falling without a parachute. You have a late night and an early flight. Not long after take-off, you …
The rise of mid-sized menaces in world politics is a direct result of the United States’ abrogation of its role as the world’s policeman, the …
Luminous white lines on roads can save lives and property and, although that paint costs more, the overall savings resulting from avoidance of accidents can …
