I am 62 years old and have spent the last 7 years involved in local politics, serving as a County and City Councillor from 1999 to 2006.
Currently not working but spending my time earning a small crust selling on Ebay. I have also contributed articles to Ezine
+ more bio informationThe Shih Tzu has been at the butt of many an argument as to their origin. Some people argue that they are a cross between a Peke and a Lhasa Apso but as far as I am aware they are a full pedigree very much favoured by Chinese Empresses and Emperors. They were looked after by the palace Eunochs and knicknamed "The Lion Dog" no... More..
The British government have committed us to raising two turbines every working day for the next 12 years. This has to be the maddest single decision ever made by ministers. The Secretary of State John Hutton announced that we are to build seven thousand giant offshore turbines by 2020 to meet our EU target on renewable energy... More..
The death of Benazir Bhutto will create a huge political void in Pakistan.With the main member of the opposition party gone this will lead to political turmoil.No doubt Masharraf will get the blame and the forthcoming elections are in doubt which puts Musharraf between the devil and the deep blue sea.The West strongly support... More..
Septicaemia kills over thirty seven thousand people a year and is a leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer, and claims more lives than breast or bowel cancer. Many people are infected after routine surgery for example a vasectomy or hernia operation. It occurs when an infection in the bloodstream causes the bod... More..
Thrush is a common infection caused by a yeast called CANDIDA.It affects mainly women,with 75% suffering it at least once in their lifetime. Symptoms include swelling soreness and itchiness.What Causes It?Most people carry candida in their bodies, but normally it is kept at low levels by the immune system. It can live in the ... More..
CANCER "CURES" THAT CAN'TUp to 80% of cancer patients are thought to use alternative and complimentary medicine. Though most use it along side orthodox treatment, a minority reject mainstream appproaches or go on to use them only when the disease progresses. However, a study found that death rates were higher among those who ... More..
If you think illegal immigration is bad in the USA, Britain is biting at your heels. The Government created an open door policy several years ago and we or the government don't know how many are here.At one time they could fall off a ship at Dover and the Social services would be waiting to shovel bucket loads of money in the... More..
Alternative practitioners always use plenty of techno-speak, one example of this is is in the field of magnetic therapy, estimated to have an annual global turnover of $1billion. Magnets are sold in various forms such as bracelets,mattress pads, knee bands and insoles.Often promoted as cures for pain, supporters say they can ... More..
I couldn't ask for a more convenient location to live. It is almost the centre of the United Kingdom and it is called the City of Carlisle, which has a history going back to the 4th century AD. It has changed hands several times in feuding but the Romans were the first invaders to settle in and around Carlisle. There are hund... More..
Certainly not, I think we are being taxed enough in all areas. The price of fuel will add to all transportation costs in particular all food products from fresh ,frozen, and the transportation of livestock.If the government was serious about obesity they would stop the production of the more harmful fatty foods. Of course peo... More..
George Bain
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