My first Vista post

My first Vista post

I’ve been struggling all day to familiarise myself with Windows Vista now that all my programmes have been transferred over to my new computer. However, I have still had to install much of the software again, and as all my blogging software was installed by...

Should voting be made compulsory?

Greece’s Conservatives have retained their lead in the latest general elections. But how many people are aware that it is one of 32 countries in the world where voting is compulsory? Even in the fire-ravaged villages of southern Greece, where many homes remain...
A breath of fresh air

A breath of fresh air

And the fresh air doesn’t get much fresher – or more bracing – than on the North Norfolk coast. I shall breathe it in by the lungfull tomorrow as I walk the 12 mile scenic coastal path from Brancaster to Holkham with fellow members...
Welcome to the world, baby Milan Scoble

Welcome to the world, baby Milan Scoble

Since blog pioneer Robert Scoble’s lovely wife Maryam gave birth three hours ago to their uniquely named son, Milan William,  he has posted a dozen messages about it on Twitter (I share his network), as well as downloading pics of the lusty new...
The missing – Stefan Punch

The missing – Stefan Punch

Stefan Punch was last seen on 27 August, 2003 at a friend’s house in Cork County. His car was found the next day in County Clare. Since then, his phone has been switched off and his friends and family have not had any word from him. He is around 5Ft...