Currently the media is filled with reports about Swine Flu. Read the newspapers, turn on the tv or listen to the radio, the news is the same.

Swine Flu is a blend of genetic material from pigs, birds and humans and is showing up in many areas. We have never seen this before and humans have no natural immunity to it. Containment measures seem to be making little difference and it is a worrying time for many.

The story is spreading like wildfire and it reminded me of an e-mail I received several years ago.  I’ll relaythe basics of it to you now, and I wonder if this will also spread like wildfire…
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The Guru Slayer

Today is St George’s Day in UK and to tell the truth I know little about the patron saint of England other than he apparently rescued a princess , isusually depicted fighting a dragon and wasn’t even English. 

However, for some reason we adopted him as our national hero and for a period of time St George’s Day was a public holiday.  It isn’t now, but still people around the countrycelebrate in different ways . Somewhere out in cyberspace is a blog where people can say how they are celebrating in their particular area.  Read more... (352 words, 1 image, estimated 1:24 mins reading time)

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On the television the other morning Earl Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, said the number one fear for most people was the prospect of public speaking. He said the only way to get over it was to just do it.

Having listened to his words of wisdom I decided to get out of my comfort zone once again and make a video where I’m actually in the picture. Up until now I’ve remained well hidden behind photographs and powerpoint presentations.  However, if the amazing Susan Boyle can stand up in front of a critical live audience in Britain’s Got Talent, then I certainly ought to be able to say a few words whilst looking into a non responsive camcorder that looks like an eyeball, (even if I do feel a complete idiot).  Read more... (194 words, 0 images, estimated 47 secs reading time)

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