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How did escaped killer flee to Spain?
I wonder if escaped killer Mark Ryder wore a niqab when he fled the UK for Spain almost three months ago. He gave prison guards the slip while on a shopping trip in Debenham's in Cambridge - and headed for a life of sun and Sangria. So...
My blogging "CBE" – Happy New Year
What a great end to the year, being awarded a Tory Radio "CBE" for services to blogging, a most unexpected surprise which is much appreciated. Blogging has given me tremendous fun and I have "met" some great like-minded people in blogsphere who I would never have...
How can I stop my friend Sue from drinking herself to death?
Today my friend Sue should be celebrating her 50th birthday, she is a real party animal and had been planning a bash. Only drink got the better of her first - or should I say the worst. As a result she is in a vegetative-like state in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital,...
Charles Clarke’s green dream for 2007
Maybe Charles Clarke is sucking up to Minister Miliband by declaring his green credentials and hoping for a new post. However, admitting to his previous failings will not help him much. The Norwich South MP and sacked Home Secretary was asked by his local paper about...
Saddam hanged, what next for Iraq?
After the car bombs and celebrations following today's execution of Saddam Hussein, can Iraq expect a more peaceful future? His execution was the only appropriate fate for a despotic tyrant responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocent...
Bloggers help to win votes for the American presidential campaign
It may be almost two years until the American presidential election, but I am already riveted by it, particularly the high profile given to bloggers and the impact the social media will have on this exciting campaign. Wasn't it slick of John Edwards to announce his...
Would you say no to a free laptop?
Could you write an unbiased review of the long awaited Microsoft Vista if it was sent to you - complete with a fab new laptop? Or would you feel compromised? Edelman PR and are giving away free Acer Ferrari 1000 and 5000 notebooks loaded with Microsoft's new Vista to...
My seven heavenly memories of the year
I have been tagged three times with the latest meme on the seven best things I have done this year. So thanks go to Jeremy, Gracchi and Iain for bringing me out from my brief hibernation: 1. Definitely taking up blogging 2. My appearance on BBC News 24 3. Joining...
Merry Christmas to you all
It's time to break off from blogging for a while as I have to catch up with many Christmas preparations. I must also write two academic papers for my PR diploma over the festive break, isn't it cruel making us work hard like that over the...