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BLT 28th Feb: Enough about work...let's talk about holidays!

Q: Is taking more holiday good for your work?   Beguiled by recent warm weather, our thoughts turned to sunnier climes at the recent BLT meeting, with the first day of Spring just around the corner (*). (*) Since this blog was…
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Look at that 'S' car go! Sorry, I meant 'escargot' [French food derivations]

The French influence on the English language Think you're not very good at languages? Well, almost 1/3rd of English words come from French, which means that you're already conversant...in fact semi-fluent if you were to chose to stick to…
Volunteering
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BLT(*): Volunteering - Does it really help your business?

Q: BLT (*) Volunteering: Do you do it? If so, how has it helped your business? We discussed this topic the day after the autumn budget, so the theme of ‘what constitutes a giveaway’ was fresh in people’s minds! However, volunteering…
Alexander McCall Smith - cover
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Alexander McCall Smith at the Oxford Literary Festival

I do feel very sorry for Scottish nudists, they must the only ones in the world who also have to wear a plastic mac. http://www.alexandermccallsmith.co.uk                 Notes Last…
Solvitas perambulum

Solvitas perambulum

Solvitas perambulum: Solve it whilst you walk Canny bunch eh, the Romans? Since then, over the past couple of thousand years, science has sought to prove this theory, but has generally come up short: Physical exertion claims resources…
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The Moon Under Water - the synopsis of the Ideal Pub

My favourite public-house, the Moon Under Water, is only two minutes from a bus stop, but it is on a side-street, and drunks and rowdies never seem to find their way there, even on Saturday nights.  George Orwell (or Eric Arthur Blair…
Business/Personal Development Books
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BLT Discussion - Most useful Business/Personal Development Books

Discussion: What is your favourite Business/Personal Development Book and why? This was the discussion topic for our fortnightly BLT networking group. Participants were asked to produce a summary of their favourite Business/Personal Development…
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You are what you eat

Preserving Human Capital (Helen Money Nutrition) This presentation got me thinking about all the money invested in what company's always claim to be their 'most valuable asset' - their staff. To think - it could be so easily enhanced…