No hope of finding ET now

No hope of finding ET now

I enjoyed this quote of the week by Thomas Cawston at Reform taken from The Sun: "The truth may be out there. But now we’ll never know. The Defence Ministry is closing its UFO department to save money. Even ET can’t escape the recession." Let’s...
What can political candidates learn from Jedward?

What can political candidates learn from Jedward?

So it’s nothing to do with talent and all to do with running order. That’s the reason why Jedward were booted out of X-Factor, according to researchers at Cambridge and London universities. But is there a lesson here for our aspiring parliamentary candidates?...
Have you gatecrashed a party?

Have you gatecrashed a party?

Appearing confident and dressing the part – as well as being daring – opens any doors, as Michaele and Tariq Salahi discovered when they gatecrashed a presidential dinner at the White House hosted by President Obama and his wife Michelle. “I belong here...
Getting to grips with depression

Getting to grips with depression

Depression is one of those terrible illnesses we handle so badly. Mental illness is sadly still tabooed, and it is only when we hear about those who can no  longer live with their tortured minds and commit suicide, like Germany’s famous goalkeeper Robert Enke,...
Insanely protective French parents of Zoe

Insanely protective French parents of Zoe

I’m a protective mum, but not in the insane way as French parents who are furious that the name Zoe has been chosen by Renault for its new electric car. They regard it as a slur on their daughters called Zoe. Zoe has become one of the most popular names for French...
How can divorce be made fairer for kids?

How can divorce be made fairer for kids?

With the Conservative Party pledging much needed support for families, it is worth remembering that almost half of marriages in England and Wales end in divorce. It is surely these fractured families, with children often torn between bitter, warring parents, who...