Philip Beckwith
Contributing Writer
Me on a good day! - Marshmallow on Flickr
I write for pleasure and profit on anything that inspires me, be it social history, food, the paranormal or the human condition. Even shoes! To me, nothing is off limits!
I hope you like it.
Latest Articles
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Police Prepare for Trouble at Notting Hill Carnival
With the London riots barely over, the Notting Hill Carnival presents a major threat to London's peace and reputation.The police are preparing...
Aug 23, 2011
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Law and Order and the Permissive Society.
Law and Order and the Permissive Society - Has our Disregard for 'The System' Led to a Break Down in Law and Order?
Aug 15, 2011
- Philip Beckwith
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London Burning. Why did they Riot?
As London burns after the worst riots in living memory, what exactly do the rioters have to complain about?
Aug 10, 2011
- Philip Beckwith
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Modern Love
Modern Love, or at least the idea of it, has been around for a surprisingly long time. So what's new?
Jul 18, 2011
- Philip Beckwith
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Savoury Pies To Die For
Savoury pies -A brief look at pie heaven. Better known in Britain than America, these delicious main courses will make your 'pie-hole' water.
Jul 12, 2011
- Philip Beckwith
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Can Your Wedding Invitation ask for Money as a Wedding Gift?
Today more and more couples sending out a wedding invitation are asking their guests for money as a wedding gift. This raises some issues....
Jul 6, 2011
- Philip Beckwith
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Unintended Consequences, Perverse Effects and the Road to Hell
From weapons of death to plagues of snakes and rats, the Law of Unintended Consequences can have perverse effects, even if it was a good idea at the time!
Jun 29, 2011
- Philip Beckwith
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Are tomorrow's gadgets in a movie today? Movie fact or fiction?
From James Bond to Star Trek, tomorrow's gadgets keep turning up early...in the movies! How can a movie tell the future? What's going on?
Jun 12, 2011
- Philip Beckwith
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Was Elvis Lucky, or Just in Time? The Determinism of Great Men
Elvis Presley, Warren Buffett , Bill Gates and Winston Churchill benefited from it. Is there still time for the rest of us? Is the future pre-determined?
Jun 7, 2011
- Philip Beckwith
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Mens Shoes - What They Say About You
A man's shoes have long been a test of his character. The right ones could keep you from being arrested....
May 30, 2011
- Philip Beckwith
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