Does Charles Kennedy’s Death Expose a Nation of Alcoholics?

Posted on June 9, 2015

The sad death of Charles Kennedy last week has continually been linked to his battle with alcoholism, which ultimately paid some sort of part in his passing, during what only five months in, was already a year to forget after the loss of his father and his seat in parliament in a matter of a month. It is quite bizarre that when you hear people in public saying he (Kennedy) was a hopeless drunk, they are often doing it to justify there own ...

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Escape to Brighton!

Posted on June 2, 2015

I felt I needed to disappear at the weekend as I had got to that stage where I just needed a break from work, cricket and Facebook posts that say "re-post if your dad was a hard working man" or "Re-post if you remember when it was cool to eat Spangles, own a Rubik's Cube and get your anus traumatised by a BBC TV Presenter." The great irony with the people who have families and 1980's memories that are far better than mine, is that they slag ...

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Corruption Transfer Gossip

Posted on May 28, 2015

HSBC Switzerland are monitoring the progress of FIFA's Sepp Blatter as they look to bolster their global corruption squad for the new financial year. Rumour has it that Blatter is unsettled at FIFA and sources close to him have revealed that he may not be averse to a summer move in what could be a lucrative deal back to his native Switzerland. HSBC, who have been fighting allegations of willingly providing accounts to customers involved in ...

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British People and a Referendum…Oh God!

Posted on May 26, 2015

I heard something on the radio the other day that staggered me so much with its bleeding obvious content I nearly veered off the road. Basically, it was a study carried out on behalf of the BMA that suggested adults are more likely to increase their alcohol intake whilst they are on holiday or attending celebrations such as weddings or birthday parties. I instantly imagined the scene in the laboratory of some university. "Professor, come ...

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Will I End Up Playing Bowls?

Posted on May 19, 2015

Make no bones about it, my moderate sporting prowess is beginning its descent into obscurity and whilst at times it can be a source of great entertainment on social media, it does make me miserable as well. To say my start to the cricket season has been a desperate one, is an understatement, and with scores of 3, 2 (NOT OUT) 0 and 4, my average stands at paltry 3. I took a break on Saturday, choosing to watch instead as I tried to place my ...

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