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Paralympic Heros

Every four years a few days after the conclusion of the Olympic Games the Paralympics begin. These athletes train just as hard and are just as dedicated as able bodied…
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The rich become rats

I read in the newspapers today that Lehman Brothers have collapsed after filing for Bankruptcy. Whilst it is sad that a 150 year old business has ended I have little…
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The end of an era

So today saw the last ever episode of Grange Hill on BBC 1. I must admit that I have not watched the show for a number of years but it…
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Why play god?

This week saw the start of a 20 year project, using a particle accelerator, The Large Hydron Collidor (LHC) scientists hope to unravel the secrets of how the universe began.…
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Solitary Isolation

Sometimes you wonder if we are trapped in our solitary isolation because of who were are. Is it a generic hereditary reason that we are who we are or do…
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Why so loud?

Last night, as it was not raining, I decided to go for a quiet drink with a friend. It will probably the last time that I get to sit in…
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The magic of Autumn

There is something about Autumn that makes me wonder if there is a distinct possibility that seasons can change the course of someones life. After thumbing through some old diaries…
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Roots

I have spent the best part of a week back where my parents live and also the small town where I grew up. The town is nothing special, in fact…
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