Category Archives: Quality of Life

2012 should be about how to best embrace the ‘open’

One of my pet interests is to observe the mesh then clash then mesh between technology, politics, policy and culture. There are many facets to this subject, the most obvious growing pain being the battle over who can use artistic … Continue reading

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Where are all the ribbons on World Aids Day?

It’s World Aids Day today and the red ribbon is its symbol.   But today, on Britain’s high streets, there is little sign of many red ribbons, despite there being a greater need for awareness of HIV and Aids than any … Continue reading

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Understanding the positives in patriotism

Yesterday I attended the launch of ‘A Place with Pride’, a report by Max Wind-Cowie into what us Brits think about patriotism. The headline figure is that 79% of respondents to the survey were proud to be British citizens. When … Continue reading

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‘Open Government’ needs an open mindset

While studying history at school – the origins of the Industrial Revolution, the rise and fall of Rome – I used to contemplate what it would be like to live through transformative times. Now I know. The technological revolution has … Continue reading

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Sport Should Be Used To Help Re-engage Alienated Young People

Two extraordinary things happened a couple of weekends ago.  A few days of horrendous disorder broke out in London, Birmingham and Manchester.  People’s homes and businesses were destroyed following an outbreak of violence that many have blamed on disengaged youth … Continue reading

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