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Featured Blog Posts July 08, 2012
Mark Horvath
Mark Horvath

Richard Burdett From the Pavement on Homelessness in the UK

For the past three years there has been talk about crossing over the pond to help our rough sleeping friends have a voice, but because of lack of funds it just never happen. Now, thanks to British Airways donating airfare, and my mother and step-sister making a large donation, and several donations from many wonderful people, I have spent an amazing week learning about UK homelessness spending most of my time out meeting rough sleepers. Continue reading...

Michael Buerk
Michael Buerk

Bewildered, Elderly Male Considers the Sensation of 'Fifty Shades of Grey'

It's sad, but undeniably true, that our rubbish tells more about us than our art. Continue reading...

Gabriel John
Gabriel John

We're Dressing Better but It's Not Quite There Yet Chaps

It has to be said there are a lot of dapper chaps out there in London Town, but there are no excuses for some of the fashion nightmares that I see on a daily basis. Continue reading...

Tom Kambouris
Tom Kambouris

The John Amaechi Interview

In 2007, four years after retiring from his NBA career, John publically declared he was gay. He is the only NBA player, past or present, to come out of the closet. Continue reading...

Imelda Redmond CBE
Imelda Redmond CBE

So the English Do Like Talking About Death After All

It is often said that English people do not like to talk about death. Last week's publication of the first national survey of the bereaved has gone some way to dispelling such a notion. Continue reading...

Steve McKevitt
Steve McKevitt

Is Success Without Achievement the New Corporate Culture?

In a society that values winning above everything else, we should not be surprised that a culture of cheating has become endemic. So much so in fact that it is now entirely possible to enjoy a successful career without achieving anything at all, without ever being involved with a successful company or project. Continue reading...

  • Posted 7 September 2012
  • UK
Graeme Keeton
Graeme Keeton

#creativesupport - Be Part of the Solution

A few years ago, my dad lost a kidney because of misdiagnosed kidney stones. He was annoyed, and so was I, but there was no naming and shaming and no demand for compensation. Continue reading...

Stephanie Allen
Stephanie Allen

The Kenyans VS The Lions

I think it's fair to say that I fell in love with Kenya when I spent a month on expedition there two years ago. I'll happily sit for hours reminiscing on my trip, telling stories about the people I met and the unforgettable things I saw. Because of this I now subconsciously keep a lookout for any developments in the country. My latest find rather shocked me... Continue reading...

Sam Ambreen
Sam Ambreen

How to Support a Survivor of Domestic Abuse

When 1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lives, we all need to be prepared to deal with the fact that it might happen to someone we love. If you suddenly found out that your sister was being abused by her loving, doting husband, how would you react? Continue reading...

Annabel Burn
Annabel Burn

Cancer Related to Certain Preservatives in Dog Food

My first dog, a Border collie died at just nine years old. 'Bru' became tired and ill; we discovered that she was riddled with cancer. Continue reading...

Mr Pickwick
Mr Pickwick

Having a Number Two

There is a time in every man's life when the tide goes out on his luxuriant locks. For some, this is in their early twenties, barely enough time for life experience involving hair. In my case, it was threatened but never came into effect, until my forties giving suitable time for my hair to be dyed, to have loved ones run their fingers through it and for my children to arrange it in a "David Beckham in a wind tunnel" formation. Continue reading...