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Windows Into The World Of Bill Gates

26th January 2012

Lots of my more techy friends seem to have a pathological hatred for Bill Gates. I’ve heard all the reasons why we should all, as one thronged mass, rush towards him brandishing a noose. Strangely enough most of these same friends encouraging the lynch mob worship at the altar of St Steve of Jobs. I’m [...]

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‘ACT’ On It

19th December 2011

A brief visit to acronym city today and it’s a great one. Really easy to remember, very very effective and one that almost everyone in the world could benefit from using at one time or another. ACT Action Conquers Terror ACT is a straight to the point, direct and handy little shortcut to one of [...]

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Flying man

Who Packs Your Parachute?

16th December 2011

Survival I can’t remember where I first heard this story but it’s stayed with me. If anyone knows the origin please let me know! Charles Plumb was a navy jet pilot. On his seventy-sixth combat mission, he was shot down and parachuted into enemy territory. He was captured and spent six years in prison. He [...]

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Role (With It)

14th December 2011

How many roles do you inhabit beyond the immediate job title listed on your business card? Take a moment and list some of those roles now. Think of family – are you a parent, a son or daughter, brother or sister, aunt or uncle? Think of leisure – are you a golfing great or football [...]

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Chasing Benton

24th November 2011

Most of you will have seen footage of Benton, the daft as a brush Labrador, merrily going about his way shepherding deer through Richmond Park. The 47 second video shows the out of control canine racing after a herd of 40 or so deer in the Royal Park and guiding them beautifully onto the nearby [...]

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Wangari Maathai

“I’m Doing The Best I Can”

19th November 2011

A client pointed me in the direction of this brief yet inspiring film about doing the best you can, regardless of the circumstances. The late Professor Wangari Maathai’s (pictured) short story is one that asks us to face up to our responsibilities, to take action and to avoid being the helpless bystander. Enjoy.

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