Well this last week has certainly been one for the racists. With Diane Abbott MP making racist comments on Twitter and (yet another) sensitive millionaire footballer alleging racist taunts and abuse. In all honesty this comes as little surprise to many people since racism is still endemic in our society and, in my opinion, it’ll […]
Diane Abbott is a racist and that makes me sad Read More »
The turn of the year is when many people decide to make some changes in their lives. But most folks overlook one important element that will make or break your decision(s) to change. The ‘New Year Resolutions’ have become something of a cliche with many people (including me) having become a little cynical when folks
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At the beginning of November I made a decision to write at least one blog post each week. All went well for the first five weeks and then things seemed to get a little hectic and I’ve missed a few. The thing about it is that I’d got into the habit of doing it on
I’ve fallen off the blogging wagon but no need to panic Read More »
Most of the time it’s wise to think a little before you just say no. Here’s a personal example of where a little more thought and a lot less negative reaction could have turned into money… For the last few years I’ve built a number of websites on a variety of topics with a view
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This morning I went to the monthly meeting of a unique networking group called Friendly Friday, which is run by a friend of mine. Nothing extraordinary about that but I ended up not doing a great deal of networking because a series or people just kept picking on my knowledge of how to get started
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Jeremy Clarkson is in the news again and, as usual, it’s about something he said. This time he’s upset a few union leaders by suggesting that those who went on strike should be shot in front of their families. However, the funniest thing is that many folks, most notably the unions, have taken such offence
Like him or not, Clarkson is a marketing genius Read More »
Today I went to see a business coach. I’ve never had a coach before (outside of sport that is) and I have to admit that it was a very useful experience, despite my initial scepticism. You see, I’m very good at being organised, I work well when I know what I have to get done.
Despite my cynicism I now think business coaching can help Read More »
We all know that we need to play our part in helping the environment. But sadly, saving the planet is far too easy no to do. But you only have to do a few simple things to start to make a big difference. Now I’m writing this in response to having watched ‘An Inconvenient Truth’
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Some of my friends will know that I’m a leader of an Explorer Scout group and for most of this last week (4 nights in fact) we’ve taken 15 scouts to Snettersham in Norfolk for our annual summer camp. It’s been a great time and we’ve all come back very tired (and smelly) but definitely
What I’ve learned from spending the last 5 days at scout camp Read More »
You may remember the days when your parents were telling you that all the music you listen to sounds the same (although U2, Simple Minds, Talking Heads, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Cult and Siouxsie Sioux all sound very different to me). However, even the pop industry now seems to (subliminally) admit that a lot
Modern pop music all sounds the same – and here’s why – Read More »
Those that know me well also know that I exercise regularly. However, let’s face it, some days I just don’t feel like exercising at all. I get too busy, too stressed and quite simply too tired. So I did a bit research and came up with a list of reasons why it’s a very good
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So news publishing history was made on Sunday with the demise of the News of the World but so what? I know it’s sad that many journalists and support staff have lost their jobs at short notice but do we really need the News of the World? Is there now a gap in the market
The News of the World is gone but so what? Read More »
