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Science projects help developing world
I am in London today at the launch of 12 new science research projects awarded £7 million to tackle some of the most damaging and widespread pests, diseases and harsh environmental conditions which can devastate crop yields across the developing world. One award...
Just imagine you are President of the United States…
At Cambridge Speakers' Club last night, part of Toastmasters' International, I performed the role of Table Topics Master for the first time. This meant I had to select a topic and provide a series of questions on that theme for members. It is very challenging for...
MPs interacting on blogs
The government's bungling of the Northern Rock crisis has led to John Redwood standing his ground on Tom Watson's site. And it was a most civil interaction between the two MPs, no need for the Speaker to call out: "Order, order". I wonder if this marks a...
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Why is Starbucks struggling?
I was disappointed to read in PR Week today that Starbucks is struggling, that the coffee chain is fighting to improve its reputation. According to the article, an online poll of 1,567 people found that of the 62 per cent of consumers who regularly visit one of the...
From food mountains to food shortages
We are very fortunate that the excellent East Anglian Daily Times carries a weekly report from local MEPs called Letter From Europe. This is my MEP Robert Sturdy's latest article which focuses on food production and biofuels. It would be great to hear your views on...
A tale of too many keys
My car problem has finally been resolved, I have discovered the reason why I had difficulty starting my usually very faithful Honda. The problem started last Saturday morning when I wanted to drive to Wimpole Hall to join Cambridge Rambling Club for a walk. I used a...
A unique political moment marked by Prince Charles
Because it was a unique moment, a leading member of our royal family addressing the European Parliament on a controversial subject close to his heart to spur on political action, I have included the full text of Prince Charles' speech on climate change for which he...
Abandoning arts in the communities
Isn't it a little hypocritical of government to say on one hand that it wants our young people to become culture vultures, aspiring to give children access to "at least five hours of high-quality culture per week", while at the same time our talented...