Diary of a Floating Voter: Too far left?
Labour launched its political manifesto yesterday with Gordon Brown promising a lot more of the same with a lot less money (so how does that …
Diary of a Floating Voter: Jane Austen to decide!
In her classic novel ‘Pride & Prejudice’, Jane Austen says of her two leading male protagonists (Mr Darcy & Mr Wickham) “There is but such …
LATWF 2010 – Ten Random Thoughts
Having had the privilege to attend the Learning & Technology World Forum 2010 (11-13 January 2010) – one of largest gatherings of education and skills …
Female Power: We Did It!…. Really?
The ‘Economist’ magazine (Jan 2nd – 8th, 2010) features an excellent article on ‘Female Power’ and what happens when women are over half the workforce, …
Loving the Evian ‘Roller Babies’ Ad
I absolutely love the ‘roller babies’ advert for Evian spring water which features babies on roller skates dancing hip-hop grooves to the ‘Rapper’s Delight’. The …
International Year of Biodiversity – My Plans
I am really bad at sticking to New Year Resolutions – particularly any that involve losing weight, taking more exercise or drinking less – so …
2010 – International Year of Biodiversity
The United National General Assembly has declared 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity. Events across the world will highlight the loss of biodiversity, which …
Becta – the answer to UK entrepreneurship crisis?
As we celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week (16-22 November 2009) – amid the hyperbole of how if just one in ten aspiring entrepreneurs in the UK …