We always intended that our new offices would incorporate a kitchen and canteen. But we were at a loss as to where to recruit staff to run it. Somewhere along the line we came across SEWA, an organization for poor, self-employed women. More »
Monthly Archive for November, 2009
I was having dinner at my cousin’s house, and after dinner I was offered some Iranian dates. The first surprise was the “child bride” on the box offering me succulent dates. More »
Some people think the support for Sarah Palin in America is superficial. But listen to these intellectual heaviweights and you might change your mind.
The last few times I have gone through Euston Square tube station in London, I noticed an announcement stating it was the correct stop for “Royal National Institute of Blind People”. I always knew RNIB as “Royal National Institute for the Blind”, so I checked in 
Yesterday the long overdue health reform in the USA came one step closer, with a narrow win in the Senate. It is merely a vote to hold a full debate on the issue, but even this was vehemently opposed by Republicans, influenced heavily by the hugely wealthy health insurance and pharmaceutical industries. More »
In an age where we are all encouraged to watch our words and to please everyone and not to ruffle feathers, here is a refreshing politician from the US (Alan Grayson) who is determined to have his say, however uncomfortable it may be to the opposition and to viewers. More »
Apologies for the long long time since I posted anything. Perhaps subconciously I was waiting to move into our new offices. Well, we are in, although some building is still going on. Here are some photos. More »
