Author Archives: Mark

How smart is Smart?

How smart is Smart?

In response to your article ‘Smart Meters Explained’ (April 2016), here are a few points I would like to raise: The article says that they have no cost but then goes on to state that our bills are inc ...
Somewhere over the rainbow

Somewhere over the rainbow

On your letters page (May 2016) Robin Roy asked if the Rainbows Pen Pal Club was still in existence. Indeed it is and it brings a lot of pleasure to a lot of people, many of whom do not own computers ...
Raw asparagus, carrot & chia salad

Raw asparagus, carrot & chia salad

This light, fresh salad couldn’t be easier to make – and it’s so full of flavour that you’ll want to make it again and again. Try it as a starter, or a light lunch. Serves: 1 Preparation time: 5 minut ...
A splendid meditation about a nation’s unrest

A splendid meditation about a nation’s unrest

Joyce Glasser reviews Cemetery of Splendour (June 17, 2016) You might not be able to pronounce his name, but Thai film maker and video artist Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s sprawling video installation i ...