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Royston posted this in society on November 14th, 2011
By Royston, on November 14th, 2011
I still see we are being prepared and softened up to allow scientists to come what may, carry out whatever experiments they see fit, probably up to and including cloning (eventually). We have over the last few weeks seen a procession of worthies come out of the woodwork to challenge the ‘naysayers’ and ‘latter day Luddites’ who are daring to raise a yellow card by suggesting we should place some limits on what science is allowed to do. Now it surprises me that this is not raising more fuss from the likes of Greenpeace and other environmental groups who are quite willing to raise the roof over a few GM carrots but seem disinterested in this far wider
Continue reading Cloning and Stem cell research on the edge of morality
Royston posted this in royalty moans on October 30th, 2011
By Royston, on October 30th, 2011
As a result of the English Civil war all three episodes (1642-1651) we managed to lead the European world at that time by getting rid of the Monarchy and replace it with the rudiments of a republican democracy. Unfortunately a few years later in 1660 we let Charles the 2nd back from exile and started the Royal merry-go-round again which continues to this day with the clear threat of another Charles ascending to the throne probably in not so many years – but gives us the opportunity at least to finish the whole thing off with another
Continue reading It is time for a republic and the UK to grow up
Royston posted this in Wales on October 27th, 2011
By Royston, on October 27th, 2011
This is a take on the recent arguments in Wales for the Return of the Barsey Crown to Wales – it is currently kept in the maritime Museum in
Continue reading Return the Bardsey Crown to the land of Merlin
Royston posted this in humour on October 24th, 2011
By Royston, on October 24th, 2011
Breakdown on M26 with ‘teas up’ and no coolant and three separate parties: the breakdown man, the cops and the little man from the Crawley garage add to my woes by confirming my worst fears about my foray into Discos with lots of epithets about crap cars, unreliability and won’t touch that with a barge pole
Continue reading The landrover Diaries – the story of breakdowns
Royston posted this in Tools & Methods on October 20th, 2011
By Royston, on October 20th, 2011
The best way to find out whether your project is feasible is to complete a Feasibility Study. This process helps you gain confidence that the solution you need to build can be implemented on time and under budget. So here’s how to do it in 5 simple
Continue reading Doing a Feasibility Study
Royston posted this in society on October 17th, 2011
By Royston, on October 17th, 2011
So we see again in the press that too many hospitals in England are falling short in the most basic care they are giving elderly patients. The Care Quality Commission carried out unannounced visits at 100 hospitals to assess dignity and nutrition standards and identified concerns in 55 cases, describing the findings as
Continue reading NHS Fail Again in Heath Care – no wonder the Americans want nothing to do with this approach
Royston posted this in humour on October 16th, 2011
By Royston, on October 16th, 2011
Why is it that when the slightest things goes wrong with the signals (usually at London Bridge) passengers (with the exception of me) and Bob Crows army run around like chickens with their head cut off having no clue what is happening. Your truly bowls up to see a MASS of people staring skyward (no not at some apparition of the second coming) but at blank timetables and listening to garbled messages informing the masses that Gordon Brown is the second coming (no that’s not it I meant what we are supposed to do where we should go to catch a train).
Continue reading Clueless in London
Royston posted this in humour on October 15th, 2011
By Royston, on October 15th, 2011
Ever wanted to know the full details of an audit recently carried out on one of your competitors in the Crawley area – Its easy take the train – and listen to the person carrying out said audit – which I assume was confidential – broadcast the entire results to a full train load of passengers by shouting into his mobile – this time on the Three Bridges to Victoria service last week (incidentally the company failed the audit).
Continue reading Man thrown onto tracks at London Bridge Station
Royston posted this in humour on October 13th, 2011
By Royston, on October 13th, 2011
1. “Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons.”.
2. “I believe there is something out there watching us. (Unfortunately, it’s the government)
3. “There are worse things in life than death. Have you ever spent an evening with an insurance
Continue reading Top Ten Woody Allen Quotes
Royston posted this in Marketing on May 28th, 2011
By Royston, on May 28th, 2011
Social media sites are more popular than ever and with over 100 million users LinkedIn is in the top five most popular. LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network and is an extremely resourceful tool for job hunters, recruiters, business owners, etc. Once you sign up for a LinkedIn account, you must create your professional profile. The more effective your profile, the more professionals can find you and connect with
Continue reading 10 Ways to Enhance Your LinkedIn Profile
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