Meeting the Challenge?

Power Markets and Economics: energy costs, trading and emissions by Barrie Murray, published by Wiley 2009.

A review by Nicholas Newman 27 August 2009

This long awaited book is perhaps unique in attempting to describe and provide comprehensive analysis of the world energy market environment. The book’s author Barrie Murray has provided an in depth expert investigation of the various models of energy market reform that have been adopted throughout the world, together with some useful insights into how well such reforms have succeeded in meeting their original objectives and ongoing events. http://www.oxfordprospect.co.uk/powermarketsandeconomics.htm

Thame cyclist’s mountain challenge

MARATHON RUNNERS get a lot of publicity in the local media, as do those who cycle from John O’Groats to Lands Ends for instance for charity, and deservedly so. But for club cyclists, one of the classic challenges is to follow in the tyre treads of their Tour de France heroes and take on the mountains of the high Alps.

Especially tough is the Marmotte, which takes in three of the most gruelling mountain ascents and is a real challenge, even for the hardiest of cyclists. But when you are about to turn 60 years-old its an unusual target to set yourself and one that beats most ‘extreme sports’ (which generally only require either nerves of steal or suicidal tendencies) for shear physical and mental stamina. http://www.oxfordprospect.co.uk/sport.htm

NS&I REVEALS THE LUCKIEST REGIONS FOR WINNING PREMIUM BONDS PRIZES

A list of the luckiest regions for winning Premium Bonds prizes has been unveiled by NS&I showing that those firstly in the South West, and then in the East Midlands, win more Premium Bonds prizes of £1,000 or more, than the rest of the UK. Ranking as third luckiest was Wales, while the North East of England emerged as the least lucky of all the regions. http://www.oxfordprospect.co.uk/oxfordnews.htm

Network Rail Concludes we need a New High Speed Rail Line to the North

Network Rail today revealed the results of a detailed investigation into the need for new capacity on Britain’s railway network.
 

It concluded that a new 200mph high-speed line to the Midlands, the North West and Scotland, halving travel time to Scotland to just over two hours, was the best option generating almost £55bn of value with a capital construction cost of £34bn. http://www.oxfordprospect.co.uk/EUtransportnews.htm

 

The Stock Shop opens its Online Shop…

 With Headington having its own Stock Shop store within The Churchill Hospital, the chances are that you will be familiar with its stylish clothing at fantastic prices.

 

The great news is that, The Stock Shop is going online from early September offering its clothing range (sizes 10 to 20) and giftware. http://www.oxfordprospect.co.uk/oxfordnews.htm