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Presents the short story `By the Sea We Flourish.'

Focuses on the popularity of Princess Diana in Great Britain. Relationship of Diana with her husband Prince Charles; Cultural differences between Diana and her husband Charles; Inclination of Diana toward pop culture; Relationship of Diana with the Royal Family; Use of the media by Diana against members of the Royal Family; Preference of Diana for the tabloids; Association of Diana with the press.

A personal narrative is presented in which the author reflects on her appreciation for Christmas music despite feelings of loneliness.

The author talks about Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin who turned Russia into a superpower to match the U.S. Topics include why she saw Stalin as a romantic hero after the death of his wife, Stalin's reputation as a peasant who outlived communism's intellectuals, and the possibility that Stalin was mad due to the torture he underwent at the hands of the tsarist police.

The article features British folk rock band Half Man Half Biscuit. Topics discussed include the formation of the group, led by vocalists Nigel Blackwell and Neil Crossley, and their efforts in creating music compiled in 14 albums. Blackwell's fascination with mass media and recognition for the social satire against popular culture are then mentioned.

The author ruminates about International Happiness Day on March 20th, observes that celebrities living in the public eye should avoid avoid claiming modesty and humbleness on social media, and her overall good health and avoidance of physicians.

A personal narrative is presented of the author's experience attending the funeral of a friend's mother who had just before she died revealed that the family was Jewish.

The article reviews the theatrical production "Jackie: The Musical," starring Janet Dibley and Nicholas Bailey, performed at the Theatre Royal in Brighton, England until July 30, 2016.

Examines the sixties revival in 1985 in England. Sixties revival and sixties reviled; Amphetamines, mini-skirts, Freedom Riders, LSD, body paint, and the Manson Family; Blaming permissive society for crime and lawlessness; Using permissive society as a political tool; Dr. Spock's approval of disciplined children of the Soviet Union; More.

Presents an excerpt of an article from the January 1990 edition of "20/20" magazine citing reasons to distrust environmentalists and their politics.

Explores American attitudes about sex. Why the author believes that a country composed of promiscuous Puritans is never going to be at ease with itself; Comparison to the British attitude to sex; Evidence of the American failure to understand women; The author's contention that no country outside of the Muslim world fears, loathes and oppresses women as much as the United States.

Argues that heterosexual or gay, western sexual imperialism is finally getting its comeuppance. Role of homosexuals' in introducing the AIDS disease; Liberal tenets that has indulged homosexuality; Justification of homosexual package tours by the homosexual community.

The authors discuss their views on the issue of whether Great Britain should remain a member of the European Union (EU). Topics discussed include theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking asserting that Great Britain should remain with the EU for security and economic reasons, Southbank Centre artistic director Jude Kelly stating that membership benefits British art and the British public in general and barrister Helena Kennedy claiming that being part of the EU means sharing ideas with others.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. Comments on the Mark Lynas essay regarding the biosphere; Refuting of a point made in a Darcus Howe article about Shahid Malik; Response to the Jack O'Sullivan article "End of the sex war"; Disagreement with the assessment of David Boyle in "Is this how to end public service failure?"; Comment on Andrew Martin's column on recycling; Net Nanny problems in the article by John Kampfner; More.