Just wanted to give a heartfelt thanks to the people that helped out with my earlier cry for help. Thanks to Marcus and Will. Thanks to Gemma for leading me to this post from Neil Perkin, which I think is pretty much required reading. Particalar thanks go to James from the ever brilliant Future Foundation.…

1.                                       Here’s some advice on something I actually know something about. Hope it helps.                                                                                    …

Anyone got any evidence that proves or disproves that people HAVE or THINK they have a problem with the amount of time they have and the explosion of choices they’re faced with everyday? Ta Mucho

Famous Rob’s post on Live Earth reminded me of something I was pondering yesterday. I’ve been slightly confused about HOW much the average Joe in the UK really cares about environmental issues. Not least since a recent poll suggests that most of Britons believe the scientific community of still debating the role of humans in…

Despite the training for last year’s swimming challenge REALLY hurting, I haven’t stopped training. I haven’t been killing myself, but I haven’t taken it easy either. Since it’s the only thing I’m good at it would be daft not to do it.  Now it’s time to push it again. Time for a new challenge. To…

Sorry, change of plan. It’s nearly ready, but it’s nor fair to set anyone loose on it until Rob has given given his feedback. Soon as he’s done we’re on.

Righto, we know what we’re doing on Thursday. Seems Simon’s come though for us and picked the Cotton House (directions here) which is a hop skip and jump away from Picadilly station. People will start arriving from 7/7.30 ish. See you there. By the way, while I promise to set the School of the Web…

Here’s a simple recipe for a quick, light and very tasty Greek meal. For one of those warm evenings when you don’t want much and you want it quick. You need: Large tub of good Greek yoghurt 2 cloves garlic Half a large cucumber Teaspoon of chopped dill or mint. Pour the yohurt into a…

Next Northern Planning catch up is Thursday 5th July in Manchester. Simon’s going to arrange the venue and will update us in due course – he’s currently sulking after Rob criticised his efforts last time we did Manchester. I’m sure he’ll do better, and since he shaved his head, he looks well hard so –…