The internet has constantly bounded forward at an alarming rate. I remember when we early web designers gushed at being able to make text blink on and off. Wow.

Apparently yes - try a tree for size.

Forest of Bradford in association with BEAT are giving you the chance to plant a tree for your loved one. It's a great gesture and will certainly last a lot longer than a bunch of roses. You can even go and help plant it.

www.beat.org.uk

I think I speak for the majority of male readers who can't understand the concept of paying £80 for a haircut.

My barber is just around the corner from my house and charges £4 for a haircut and £3 for a cut throat shave. I have yet to go and not queue - he's a very busy man.

Last week our new neighbours Chocolate PR recently hosted a very successful PR Workshop.

They came back with a couple of boxes full of Fanny's Cupcakes.

Now I'm not much of a cake fan but 'sweet lord' the cup cakes we tried out were out of this world gorgeous!!

I'm in love with the Purple Cow!

Anyone who has spoken with me at length will know how much I love Seth Godin's 'Purple Cow' book. It's all about standing out from the crowd and daring to be different.