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Can the Paralympics inspire a technological legacy?, Science & Technology

Can the Paralympics inspire a technological legacy?

There have been many fascinating aspects of the London Paralympic Games. One aspect that has caught media attention and certainly mine, is the equipment, tools and technologies used by many Paralympians.

By | Science & Technology | Wednesday, 19 September 2012 at 4:00 am

I was scared about sounding patronising during the Paralympics, now I can’t wait, Notebook

I was scared about sounding patronising during the Paralympics, now I can’t wait

I’m a sports nut. Whatever the sport, I can pretty much learn to get it, and fast.

By | Notebook, Olympics, Opinion, Sport | Saturday, 25 August 2012 at 12:00 am

Bad attitudes do not cause disability any more than good attitudes guarantee health, Notebook

Bad attitudes do not cause disability any more than good attitudes guarantee health

An ‘inspirational’ photo has been making its way around Twitter and Facebook. The photograph is of Oscar Pistorius, a disabled athlete, running with a small, disabled girl. The caption, “The only disability in life is a bad attitude”.

By | Notebook, Opinion | Wednesday, 1 August 2012 at 10:59 am

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