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Gerry Anderson has Died
I’m very sad to announce the death of my father, Thunderbirds creator, Gerry Anderson . He died peacefully in his sleep at midday today (26th December 2012), having suffered with mixed dementia for the past few years.
Alan Watts on Life and Music
Alan Watts Life and Music Alan Watts was a fascinating 20th Century philosopher who brought Eastern philosophy to the West.
Jennifer’s Choice: Increasing Organ Donation Rates
I was touched this evening to see a new fan page on Facebook – Jennifer’s Choice . I’ve posted details of Jennifer’s story below: Jennifer was born on 12th June 1985 with Cystic Fibrosis.
Hastings Direct Customer Services Fail
Now I’m sure lots of people deal with Hastings Direct Customer Services and are totally happy.
Department of Health & Alzheimer’s Society launch Dementia Early Signs and Symptoms campaign
Did you know that only around 40% of those in the UK with dementia (Alzheimer’s disease) or other forms have actually received a diagnosis?
Britain’s Got Talent Syndrome
Britain’s Got Talent Syndrome Why are people afraid to be honest with friends and loved ones?
Add 10 years to your lifespan…
A short 2012 post sharing a talk on the habits that lengthen a life. Ten minutes well spent.
How to do everything and be happy
How to do everything and be happy is a great book by a very nice man called Peter Jones (no, not the Dragon – an easier going, smilier type).
The Science of Motivation
Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don’t: Traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think.
The person who says it cannot be done…
A proverb worth keeping in view when you are trying to get something difficult made.
Behavioural Economics
Professor Dan Ariely is a marvellous man. If you’ve not heard of him, or read any of his material, or heard him speak then I urge you to head over to YouTube immediately and look him up.