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My dad had the best job in the world for any kid: he owned a sweet shop at the seaside, writes Mike Simkins
He'd given up a career in the civil service before I was born after suffering a stomach ulcer through stress, and obviously decided that the life of a confectioner by the sea would be more restful. He was wrong, but it meant I had a blissful childhood.
I keep a small photograph, along with a stash of other mementoes from my time in Los Angeles, in a '50s style wicker picnic basket, underneath a pile of suitcases in a cupboard. Until last year, I had never shown it to anyone.
By Clea Myers.
A few months ago I noticed I was feeling tired and out of sorts all the time, writes Julia Stephenson.
I was usually a good sleeper but had suddenly begun waking up early in the morning and finding myself unable to go back to sleep. It wasn’t only me that was drooping. My once lush plants had lost their lustre too. Ridiculous considering how well I look after myself – and my plants.
Is Julian Beever the best pavement artist ever?
Take a look at his 3D chalk drawings and make up your own mind.
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Ever had trouble with your computer? You are not alone...
By Jim McCluskey
On Sunday, as part of the CND 50th
Anniversary International Conference, I attended a round-table
discussion of about thirty people, chaired by a senator from Canada and including experts
from around the world in various scientific fields.