As I have started to emerge from the awards frenzy of the last few months I have been catching up what has been happening in the rest of the world... And I thought that these three bits of news deserved a wider airing. Russia not interested in genetically modified …
Environmental Issues
More on PPD – from the Ultimate Natural Beauty Bible!
Problems with the PPD (para-phenylenediamine) in hair dye are one of the most regularly searched subjects on this blog so I am glad to be able to point those who have had allergic reactions to PPD to some more suggestions for dealing with the hair colour problem. Our good …
Unforeseen consequences of electromagnetic fields
The insurance industry is, reasonsbly enough, a cautious one. And, because their very survival depends on it, they are experts in assessing risk. I quote: Emerging risks are particularly relevant for the insurance industry because many of its actions are still based on …
In memoriam Clarissa
I was so sorry this morning to read of the death of Clarissa Dickson Wright, an amazing lady of massive character and courage – a splendidly non-PC advocate of good food, good living and English country life. I never knew her well, and I never knew her in her drinking days, …
Banish your phone from your bedroom…
I am sure that I have gone on at length in previous blogs about the EVILS of using your mobile as an alarm clock and the amazingly beneficial effects of banishing all electrics from your sleeping area – if you are not familiar with this patter, see below... However, I was …