Monthly Archives: October 2012

People with long eyes

Posted on October 4, 2012 by henry tapper

“People with long eyes” This is what some native Americans called the scientists setting up a telescope in the mid-west desert; the phrase gave Lucy Winkett’s sermon at the St Paul’s Schools John Colet Day its theme. I sat and listened with long ears … Continue reading →

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A return to old-fashioned pensions

Posted on October 3, 2012 by henry tapper

I enjoyed reading this from Jenny Phipps of Banknote; For many people, having an old-fashioned, defined benefit pension is a real retirement planning advantage. People who have them feel much  more financially secure, both as they plan for retirement and … Continue reading →

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Can Britain afford Proper Pensions? Play Pen Lunch 01/10/12

Posted on October 2, 2012 by henry tapper

The discussion focussed on the question “can Britain afford proper pensions” which broke into three questions. 1  What makes a pension proper? 2. What is the true price of funding for pensions? 3. What are the consequences of not pre-funding … Continue reading →

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Ole to Europe’s Ryder Cup Team

Posted on October 1, 2012 by henry tapper
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