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Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage,… Read more »

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A besmirched House?
Analysis: Britain’s besmirched Lords

For hundreds of years Britain’s noble lords were trusted to abide by the concept of “honour”. The expenses scandal means those days are now over. By Alex Stevenson It’s been a “difficult year” for parliament. That was the rather miserable assessment of Lord Eames, the man tasked with chairing the group which has redrafted the… Read more »

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Politicians, as a rule, don't do hypotheticals
Analysis: Too many hypotheticals

The impending Lisbon treaty has triggered a rash of quibbling from our leading politicians far exceeding their usual reluctance to look ahead. By Alex Stevenson It’s a long-standing, tried-and-tested rule: don’t ever answer hypothetical questions. Doing so brings into play a minefield of potential pitfalls. Misguided comments can be quoted back at you with embarrassing… Read more »