Don McCullin

Posted on July 4, 2013

I don't seem to watch much television these days, I just don't get the time in between cricket, children and work. I don't actually miss it really and the time I spend working at home I tend to flick between BBC Radio 4, 5 and 6. However, on Tuesday I found myself watching Alan Titchmarsh designing a Mediterranean garden, followed by a documentary about the workhouses that used to be the home of the British underclass and then, finally, a ...

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Does Hypnosis Work for Smokers?

Posted on June 28, 2013

I went to a hypnotist the other day in a bid to cure my on-going problems associated with social smoking, particularly with a beer or at our Sunday cricket matches. I have to say that it was a terrible experience that left me feeling deflated and ripped off because when I left the building none of my social cravings had been erased. There are several categories of smoker but the main two are as follows: Smokers who have no regard for ...

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The Ten Stone Testicles

Posted on June 25, 2013

When I heard an advert on the TV yesterday promoting a programme called "The man with ten stone testicles" I wasn't entirely sure if I had heard correctly, especially when the woman, presumably on her 150th take, said it without bursting into hysterical laughter. I don't really watch television unless it is a major sporting event, the radio via my computer  or my iPod have taken preference in recent years, especially as the TV seems to be ...

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Masters of Being Pedantic

Posted on June 22, 2013

I like being pedantic and I a naturally gravitate towards those who excel in what I believe is one of best human traits available to annoy others and stir them from their slumber. Sadly, the most pedantic person I have ever met (Tony Lydeard) passed away earlier this year and his expertise in this fine art is something I still miss badly. However, I am glad to say that amongst my peers there are several people challenging against me for ...

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Career Opportunities

Posted on June 20, 2013

I received an email from the college the other day bemoaning the fact that George is not showing a commitment to what he wants to do when he leaves college and failing do a "Personal Statement." Wow, that's all a bit grown up isn't? As far as I can recall (It is a long time ago now) when I was seventeen I was still several years away from knowing who I was, let alone what I wanted to do. Unless someone has a set childhood dream of being a ...

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