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Is individuality genetic or learnt?

2011-06-22T14:11:00.002+01:00

Recently on ITV there was a programme (Four of a kind) about identical all girl quads. As a parents of twins girls (non-identical) it was emotional to observe some of the pleasures and pains we have been through, but multiplied by 2 again! What really fascinated me was that the Mother brought up her four daughters, now aged five, exactly the same. They wore the same, ate the same, did the same

Prologue to a book - shall I write it?

2011-02-10T10:05:00.007Z

PrologueThere were four major shifts that brought about the Spread. The first was the creation of matter engines in the 90’s – a mid-point between conventional rocket engines and light speed. It meant that for the first time we could explore our galaxy, discover new worlds and create new dreams. The second came by 2150, after 150 years exploring our Galaxy for planets in a ‘Goldilocks zone’.

Progressive? Tuition fee rises are anything but...

2010-12-10T10:12:00.007Z

In the just approved changes in University funding, the buzz word throughout the coalition campaign has been 'progressive'. So here we are approaching 2011 a date that as children some of us dreamed of a futuristic time with Star Trek inspired utopian aspirations. Yet the reality, the sad tragic truth is our government seems to have lost even the hope of such ideologies. Flavors of these ideals

'Burn a Bigot' day

2010-09-10T10:39:00.005+01:00

Following the postponement of Terry Jones Koran burning day, I think it should be replaced with the first ever 'Burn a Bigot' day. This is an wonderful inter-faith opportunity for Jews, Christians, Muslims, Atheists and any other group to come together and route out these halfwit trouble makers. Hey, we'll even let the Scientology fruit cakes join us (that isn't bigotry as we all know Scientology

Why 2018 would be a great year for england to win the world cup

2010-06-29T07:42:00.004+01:00

To me fate points to a long overdue world cup win in 2018. We may well be the hosts 52 years after the infamous '66 win also in London. Six years after hosting the Olympics our infrastructure will be even more enhanced giving us the ultimate preparation. By 2018 the new debt rules for premiership clubs will be enforced hopefully curving the absurd transfer fees and wages. This could make our best

Sleep rules!

2010-05-19T07:37:00.002+01:00

Without actually realising, the girls are finally sleeping through. It's strange in that for 21 months we were counting consecutive sleep through. In that time their record was 5 nights (once) and 3 nights (3 times). It's astonishing how you can adapt to sleep deprivation. There we were in the first 6 month living off a few hours sleep a night. I proudly remember student weekend where I managed

First words, animal sounds & tricks

2010-04-01T14:05:00.000+01:00

These are the words the girls can now speak, very roughly in the order they started saying themNo, More, Mummy, Yes, Daddy, Uh oh, Ta, (Thank you), Nanna, Garden, Jess, Coe (Chloe), Car, Baby, Ball, Teeth, Pat Pat (Postman Pat), Tea, Cup ca (Cup Cake), Cheese, Boots, Door, Freddy, Henry, Abbit (Rabbit), Piggy, This, Kate (Auntie Kate), Poo poo, Cooker, Mine, Amal (Animal), Dinner, Apple, Chips,

Why everyone should 'see' Avatar in 3D - the Star Wars of our generation?

2010-02-17T07:36:00.003Z

Last night I saw avatar with a mate (Al) and my Dad in London's Imax, the biggest screen in the UK. When talking about this film you have to separate the effects, 3D and CGI from the plot and acting. There is no question this is ground breaking stuff, throughout the film you watch as if analysing a work of art exploring the screen, the flies in the jungle buzzing in front of your eyes, leaves

And so the pain begins..

2010-02-03T07:33:00.002Z

After prevaricating for over 6 months, I am today running to work. Until now I found every reason NOT to do it, including lack of run-ware, mp3 accessories, laptop logistics, shower complications and the fact it all seemed like hard work. However today I begun, although I did try the "oh but it's raining" excuse. Nanette found my cagoule and said get on with it! Right now I'm on the train having

Scrap quiet carriages & replace with 70's disco

2010-01-20T08:15:00.004Z

OK, back to the blog and my first big whinge of the year, (after snow, gritters, train cancellations etc).The middle class already lose two carriages to the upper class and employees of companies with frivolous expense policies. Oh and MP's of course. But what really gets on my wick are 'quiet' carriages. Aren't most pretty quiet anyway, and who are these stuffy sods that can't handle someone

Poor blogging over the summer! Brief catch up

2009-09-22T16:42:00.002+01:00

Whooooaaaaaaaa what happened to my blogging? It's hard work remembering to keep up with this thing. Just back from holiday in Embo in Scotland which was really relaxing, even though we all came down with colds. 2 manic days at work, stopped to write this blog as I'm knackered. Anyway - here are some brief updatesFriends: Since my last post on 28th July Martha & Simon had baby George, Nickie and

15 comedians and 2 dogs

2009-07-28T01:14:00.005+01:00

Headed on over to the Punch Line Comedy Club which I had pre-booked. On Sundays they do something called the Comedy Showcase where 15, yes 15 comedians all do a 10 minute routine each. It is a testbed for new material some got huge laughs, some got uncomfortable silences! It seems that self racism, self sexism or any kind of minority abuse based on your own ethnic background is the order of the

Can't make my mind up on San Francisco..

2009-07-27T02:05:00.004+01:00

I was here 16 years ago as an 18 year old kid. It was the big post-A-levels holiday with a couple of school mates. We were only here for a few days, but I remember leaving having felt, well, not that satisfied. Sure Muir Woods and a few other sites were spectacular, and we couldn't drink being underage and a bit dweebish but still, we visited New York that holiday and I was stunned.This time I

1 year of our twin adventure

2009-07-21T19:02:00.002+01:00

Neither of us had considered how much this milestone would hit us. Sure we were excited, proud of the girls and proud of our own personal achievement in making it through the year. But it was almost like 365 days of craziness, worry, lack of sleep and stress appeared in front (behind?!!) us and we were just shocked and emotional looking back at. It hasn't all been bad of course, the girls were a

The girls start moving!

2009-06-08T08:18:00.003+01:00

Yesterday Maisy started shuffling backwards on her bum. With Hattie now days away from crawling we are about to enter a new phase. It's both exciting but daunting at the prospect of the girls dashing off in opposite directions! They are totally gorgeous, and really learning to interact. Feeding each other, putting hands in each others mouths. Laughing and playing together. I'm convinced they talk

Mad May

2009-05-18T08:05:00.005+01:00

Since like a plonker I hadn't charged my laptop thought I'd blog instead of work. May has been a stupidly busy month. We had the christening for the girls on 3rd May 'oop' north. Born Jewish, atheist by choice it took me a long time to realise that Nanette had every right to give a religious identity to the girls even though it contradicts my own beliefs and principles. I know that we will bring

Friday debate - 'Privacy is dead - get over it!'

2009-05-01T11:08:00.004+01:00

There is a divide online between those that share and those that don't.Some (like me) publish everything (contact details, social lives, interest, professional lives and diaries). Others don't get the whole sharing thing. They think it's pretentious and presents a serious risk to their personal security and reputation.My belief, is in the same way the music industry could not stop the tide of

Is this Blogger a Blagger?

2009-04-23T13:55:00.005+01:00

This morning I delivered a company presentation to three IT Directors, ya know what? I rocked!Given my mere 3 months at my job, and no previous experience of the legal sector, is this blogger one big blagger?At Uni. I often submitted essays franticly written the night before and ended up with respectable grades.I've landed great jobs by presenting on topics totaly out of my comfort zone hashed

Volvic challenge update

2009-04-21T16:38:00.002+01:00

Man this is sooooooooooo hard. Waking up in the middle of the night to pee. Busting for the loo on the way to work. Nanette nearly peeing her knicks driving to appointments for the kids. This is TORTURE! Do I feel any different so far, well apart from improving muscles in certain areas NO. If anything I feel more thirsty (could that be the 1/2 bottle of wine I had at lunch?)I do think water is

The Volvic 14 day challenge

2009-04-20T09:35:00.002+01:00

My good lady and I have taken Volvic up on their 14 day challenge of drinking 1.5 litres of water a day. Of course we are not buying Volvic rather drinking it from the tap but will report as to whether it changes our lives! Sure beats exercise anyway...Today is day 3, and so far we can report that the main change we are both seeing is..... we can't stop peeing!

10 reasons why everyone should have a blog

2009-04-16T10:44:00.005+01:00

1. Use it as a diary - If you have a rubbish memory then why not write down details about your holiday, weekend or whatever. Add photo's links to relevant sites and in years to come you can look back and recall the things you got up to2. Soap box - Got a lot to say? Why not use your blog to exercise your creative writing skills. There are loads of examples of people writing political or other

Summary of all my blackberry apps

2009-04-15T13:51:00.002+01:00

BlackberryQik Share video with facebook, email etcPalringo IM (FB chat, MSN and lots more)iSkoot SkypeGooglemaps for blackberryopera mini BrowserTwitterberry Twitter clientUnderground map Tube mapBB Tetris TetrisFacebook Facebook client

QIK | Streaming video right from your phone

2009-04-15T11:09:00.001+01:00

Back in London

2009-04-15T09:51:00.002+01:00

After 2 weeks working from home following my minor opp (having metal plate and screws removed from my left ankle) I am back in the London office. It's been fantastic spending so much time with Nanette and the girls. During this time Maisy started sitting up and talking loads more, Hattie sleeps on her tummy now and both are saying da da da da da! Having said all that, although working from home

Easter bank holiday

2009-04-14T15:49:00.003+01:00

Although we nearly had a complete sun-bypass bar a few hours on Monday, it's been a nice 4 days. On Friday we went to Dads where the kids were really on form. We popped out for a drive as it was raining and visited Battlers Green Farm Village. Was OK, nice farm shop. Popped into the tea rooms where I embarrassed myself by calling a little girl a little boy - doh! We drove back via where we were I