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James’ audition today – as a blockbuster vampire
My youngest son James has an exciting audition today, he will make a journey that could be life changing and pave the way for fame and fortune if successful. He could be the equivalent of the next Harry Potter. James is auditioning for the lead role of Darren, a...
The missing – Ben Needham
This latest picture of Ben Needham has been released to mark his 18th birthday on 29 October. He disappearance from the Greek island of Kos 16 years ago when he was just 21 months old. He looks a fine young man. The picture was made at the request of Ben's mother...
Lord Kalms follows up my Tech Guys complaint
A week ago I wrote here about the disgraceful service I was experiencing from Tech Guys, who have had my laptop for two months and failed in that time to replace its broken screen or communicate with me what was happening. My experience with them was a nightmare....
We get David’s biopsy results today
David and I are heading off to Great Ormond Street Hospital today to get the results of his bone biopsy. We are really keen to complete his treatment before he starts university next year, but the chances are it will take much longer. David has just started two weeks...
Should Al Gore win Nobel Peace Prize?
Despite what the sceptics think about climate change, Al Gore has considerably raised its profile throughout the world, he is passionately devoted to initiating international action on this. The latest controversy is whether he should win the Nobel Peace Prize because...
Learning about inspired leadership
"Responsible Leadership" is the title of an event I am attending in London this afternoon, billed as The Echo Summit. We all know that strong leadership is inspiring while weak leadership is de-motivating and unproductive; we saw the contrasting effects of...
Do you give something back to society?
I strongly believe that individuals should give something back to society, that those of us fortunate enough to have good health and possess valuable skills should use them in a voluntary capacity to help others. This is why I am a trustee of Headway Cambridgeshire,...
Do Italian men make good husbands?
I'm all for close family ties. But there comes a time when a boy has to cut himself free from his mother's apron strings. In Italy, that time seems to have been considerably prolonged as more than a third of Italian men over the age of 30 live at home with their...
Camona Orgille – the missing
It's almost the first anniversary since Camona Orgille vanished in Jamaica. The 13-year-old went missing while walking home from school in October, 2006. She was in the vicinity of the Mavis Bank Coffee Factory talking to her cousin on her mobile phone when the cousin...