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Are you superstitious?
Do you touch wood and cross your fingers for luck? Why are so many of us still superstitious? Especially today with our vast knowledge and proof to distinguish between fact and fiction. According to one would-be expert, it's because people feel increasingly vulnerable...
The missing – Daniel Morcombe (2)
Today has been chosen to mark the disappearance of Daniel Morcombe, one of the first tragic cases I highlighted in this series of missing people, and one of the most unforgettable because of the normal circumstances surrounding it. It is feared Daniel was abducted and...
Why dancing should be made compulsory
I would like to propose that dancing should made compulsory, that there is a dance suitable for everyone to enjoy, whatever their age and fitness level. That was the theme of my latest Toastmasters speech at Cambridge Speakers' Club last night. I...
Adoptions and paternity leave
Congratulations to David Miliband and his wife on the adoption of their second son Jacob. The Foreign Secretary's flying visit to the States clashed with an important Saudi state visit - but he has put family first and still taken his paternity leave. I wonder what...
Argentina and Oman’s contrasting results for women
Two very contrasting results have been announced for female political candidates. While Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner swept to victory as Argentina's first elected female president, there were no women elected in Oman. It's particularly disappointing because a record...
My Starbucks experience
After listening to Clifff Burrows, president of Starbucks for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, speak at this event about inspired leadership, I thought he might like to read my post about my son David's first request on waking up in hospital. It was for a Starbucks...
Mandelson reneges on trade agreements
My MEP Robert Sturdy is fuming at the way EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson has reneged on vital trade agreements with ACP countries. We have issued the following press release condemning Mandeleson's proposal for regional agreements to be reached instead:...
Is Tech "Guys" a sexist name?
This very interesting comment has been made on my post where I wrote about my difficulties with Tech Guys: You do realise just how sexist dixons group and pcworld are being, don't you. tech 'guys'!? I'm a woman and I am a technician. I am not a guy! As a woman and a...
The missing – James Nutley
It is three years today since James Nutley vanished while on a golfing holiday with friends in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, aged 25. That evening they went out in town, but at about 11.00pm James left the group and headed back to his hotel alone. He has not been seen since....