In My Opinion
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September 2010 - Heroes
Heroes are those people who perform acts that are truly amazing, through bravery or simple devotion. A true hero is selfless - a very different creature to 99 per cent of the celebrities I've come across. Yet 21st century celebs are often heralded as heroes in these star-driven times. In my experience, most celebrities are neither selfless nor heroic at all - they're driven by their over... Read more
Date Posted: 13/08/2010
July 2010 - "Why should we give good money for bad service?"
Television presenter and queen of clean, AGGIE MACKENZIE thinks that, when it comes to tipping in restaurants, the whole issue is in need of a good clean-up. She explains why a tip should be earned, not expected. We were shown to our table and decided to order a cocktail while we settled down to look at the menu. Ah, the anticipation of good food and drink on a welcome night out- there's not... Read more
Date Posted: 18/06/2010
June 2010 - "We’re fatter than we’ve ever been –and there’s no excuse"
We're constantly bombarded with health messages about the importance of a good diet, yet we're eating more than ever. Lowri Turner, TV presenter and nutritionist, says it's time to be honest with ourselves What did you have for breakfast this morning? Was it a bowl of spelt cereal, with a sprinkling of organic blueberries and a light dusting of sunflower seeds? No, of course it wasn&... Read more
Date Posted: 14/05/2010
May 2010 - Our city neighbourhoods are becoming no-go areas
When city living means dirt and danger, it's time to return to community values. Jenni Murray OBE, the ex-Woman's Hour presenter and Radio 4 broadcaster, has had enough of broken glass, 4am parties and urban foxes Conservative leader David Cameron described our society as 'broken'. I don't think I would ever go that far, but somewhere along the line, standards of pride in on... Read more
Date Posted: 16/04/2010
April 2010 - "I care about my food - and so should you!"
It's time to buy British again, says chef, author and TV presenter Clarissa Dickson Wright. Here she explains why keeping it local is better not only for our country and our farmers, but also for ourselves. For the last 22 years, ever since I emerged from the gin bottle, I've been a passionate supporter of British farmers and a committed advocate of British food. We now have popular farm... Read more
Date Posted: 19/03/2010
March 2010 - "Getting older shouldn't mean you have to slow down"
Why do we still believe that increasing years mean decreasing fun? At 68, presenter Jan Leeming believes - and is a prime example - that age is just a number and that living life to the full is a timeless joy Getting older is often just a case of 'mind over matter'. I meet so many people who are slipping into the perceived stereotype of old age - believing they need to start slowing do... Read more
Date Posted: 19/02/2010
February 2010 - "Should you stand by your man no matter what?"
Getting married can raise a gamut of trials and tribulations - especially if one partner is unfaithful - but, asks TV personality and author Christine Hamilton, is it ever really possible to forgive and forget? Everyone needs a wife, but some of us have to make do with husbands. Despite marriage seeming somewhat old-fashioned, we still get married in droves - or at least, we have a weddin... Read more
Date Posted: 15/01/2010
January 2010 - There’s nothing wrong with enjoying a bit of celebrity gossip
Guilty pleasures don't come much guiltier than our passion for Z-list celebs, says TV's body language and behaviour expert Judi James. But judging from the tabloid headlines, it seems we still can't get enough... With the impending demise of Big Brother and the car crash lifestyles of Kerry Katona, Amy Winehouse, Jordan and Peter Andre, it's easy to believe that the cult of ce... Read more
Date Posted: 18/12/2009
November 2009 - "Do we need the class system in Britain?"
Does the fact we Brits have got so used to being categorised as working, middle or upper class allow the class system to continue? Australian feminist, novelist and comedian, Kathy Lette, adds her perspective to the debate... When I first moved to London 20 years ago, I couldn't believe that even letters could travel first or second-class. I imagined that the first-class letters got a paraso... Read more
Date Posted: 16/10/2009
October 2009 - "Choosing the best person for the job shouldn't be biased by gender"
While some believe there should be systems in place to allow for more female MPs, Denise Robertson explains why it's attitudes that really need to change I've never ever felt inferior to men and I'm quite sure women have a role to play in running this country, at both local and national level, but I'm sick of all this banging on about getting more women into politics just because... Read more
Date Posted: 18/09/2009
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