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Broadcaster, Presenter, Columnist, Political Blogger & Media Commentator
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No time for apathy
This week I went to see Nelson Mandela at Trafalgar Square, London. The turnout transformed the square into a giant beehive. Mr Mandela was part of a number of launch events for the MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY initiative (please visit http://www.makepovertyhistory.com . This… Read More ›
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Free Parking
One of the terms or adjectives that Im personally uncomfortable with is the word disabled. Instead, maybe the term should be replaced with the phrase differently abled. The courage and determination of differently abled athletes has to be admired … Read More ›
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Turning our current will into a sustained way
The unimaginable has become a reality. People on holiday and everyday communities in South East Asia in one day have bore witness life-changing personal losses. The tsunami calamity has hit us all hard. The areas affected are vast and varied… Read More ›
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The word Blasphemy comes from a combination of the Greek words, blaptein meaning to injure and pheme meaning reputation, The Catholic Encyclopaedia defines blasphemy as gross irreverence towards any person or thing worthy of exalted esteem. Thus, when anybody mocks… Read More ›
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Our Backs to the future
As 2004 fades and a New Year starts we have an opportunity to reflect on what has happened over the last 12 months. A period where W has been returned to power, the Olympics have taken place and many a… Read More ›