“There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela was released from captivity on February 11th 1990 (27 years ago) after 27 years of imprisonment.
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NHS urged to share data so patients can be deported
If an NHS doctor divulged personal information about a patient, they could be struck off. But the government pays the NHS to do just this. A patient’s name, date of birth and address are among the data which are passed on to the Home Office. If you are in the UK illegally, they can findContinue reading “NHS urged to share data so patients can be deported”
In case you missed TGBSL #25
“TGBSL” explained here 1) Dental implant with slow-release drug reservoir reduces infection risk Scientists have developed a dental implant containing a reservoir for the slow release of drugs. Laboratory tests in which the reservoir slowly released a strong antimicrobial agent showed that the new implant can prevent and eliminate bacterial biofilms – a major cause ofContinue reading “In case you missed TGBSL #25”
The Monday Morning Quote #405
‘The first principle is you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool.’ Richard Feynman.
David Hepworth on Trump. “He has no principles. Therefore he has nothing to hide.”
I know that the 45th President is a very easy target but that shouldn’t diminish this elegant, excellent piece by David Hepworth. Full piece here It concludes: This is not a man that anybody looks at and thinks, “he represents my values or my country”. Nobody would lend him their lawnmower. He’s a televisionContinue reading “David Hepworth on Trump. “He has no principles. Therefore he has nothing to hide.””
The Monday Morning Quote #404
“Increasingly, we become so secure in our bubbles that we accept only information, whether true or not, that fits our opinions, instead of basing our opinions on the evidence that’s out there.” Barack Obama in his farewell speech, Chicago, 10 January 2017. (via John Naughton)
The Weekend Read – What they don’t teach you at Harvard Business School by Mark H McCormack
First published in 1984, I see that it is still one of the top sellers in the Business sections of airport book shops. Its very longevity proves that it either must have something going for it or because it has always been popular it must be good. Well you pays your money and you takesContinue reading “The Weekend Read – What they don’t teach you at Harvard Business School by Mark H McCormack”
30 years on…thanks for the lessons Dad.
My father retired from work 30 years ago and, had he lived, would have been 95 today. He left school in 1938 aged 16 and started work for WH Smith & Son leaving them in 1954 to join the publishers and stationers William Collins where he finally became sales director. I keep a framed copy of this profile on my workroom wallContinue reading “30 years on…thanks for the lessons Dad.”
Building A 21st Century Brand
From the “The Story of Telling”, and as always, well worth a read. Full article here Forty years ago a brand was an identifier. Branding was what we did to the outside of a product or service after it was conceived and created. Brands became tales woven to increase visibility and memorability using design, cleverContinue reading “Building A 21st Century Brand”
The Monday Morning Quote #403
“Society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” — Greek Proverb
The Incisal Edge 