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[+] NATIONAL VEGETARIAN WEEK, MAY 2004
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This year The Vegetarian Society is celebrating the 12th National
Vegetarian Week from 24-30 May. We can provide experts for your
phone in's and on air discussions, as well as chefs for cookery
slots. We also have a limited number of cookery courses at the
Cordon Vert School to offer as competition prizes during the week.
We anticipate National Vegetarian Week local group and local
business activities and events across the country, so we can help
you find a regional angle too.

For more information please contact Kerry in The Vegetarian Society
Press Office.

contact : Kerry Bennett
email : kerry@vegsoc.org
telephone : 0161 925 2012
mobile : 07973108165
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[+] EXPERTS AVAILABLE FOR BUDGET COMMENT
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If any programme in the Yorkshire & Humber region is looking for
analysis and expert comment on Budget Day,17 March, there are a
number of experienced Chartered Accountants who could be available
either in studio or down the line.

contact : Sonia Kenson
email : sonia.kenson@icaew.co.uk
telephone : 01757 270171
mobile : 07715 496469
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[+] FANTASY BUDGET - CHANCE OR CHANCELLOR?
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As the Chancellor of the Exchequer contemplates his annual budget
statement - scheduled for March 17th - teenaged tax experts from
schools around the country are making their own calculations in
anticipation of Bournemouth University's Fantasy Budget competition.
The Fantasy Budget is organised by the University's School of
Finance & Law and has something of a reputation for throwing up a
range of carefully considered proposals - many to equal those that
spring from the Chancellor's red briefcase.

In previous years, the would-be Chancellors have proposed:
- tax on people with beards
- a tariff on computer games in an attempt to improve the social
lives of children
- rewards / tax breaks for people who donate blood or body parts
- the introduction of toll booths on county borders to encourage
public transport and decrease pollution in the countryside
- increase tax on alcohol and cigarettes to pay for new
gyms/leisure centres in poorer areas of the country
- reduce income tax for those taking up less popular jobs, ie
nursing, social work, teaching, etc
- new tax to encourage manufacturers to reduce unnecessary
packaging
- decrease tax on diet/low fat foods and similar products to
improve the 'climate' for health eating
- extra tax on companies that exploit the third world
- extra tax on people who are to blame for causing accidents

The pupils with winning ideas this year will make a trip to the
Houses of Parliament in London for lunch and prize-giving.
Bournemouth University's tax experts are available for interview
about the Fantasy Budget or any other aspects of the forthcoming
Chancellor's Budget. The University has its own ISDN line to
provide broadcast-quality sound for interview subjects.

contact : Charles Elder
email : celder@bournemouth.ac.uk
telephone : 01202 695628
mobile : 07768 771870
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[+] HUMAN CLONING - PARLIAMENT WANTS YOUR VIEWS
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Hansard Society online consultation for the Science & Technology
Committee

An innovative online consultation into human reproductive
technologies and the law is currently underway at
www.tellparliament.net MPs are calling for a public debate about
human cloning in the light of recent advances in cloning
technology. The consultation has a specific thread dedicated to the
topic that asks what issues does human cloning raise? Does this
bring the prospect of reproductive cloning any nearer? Is there a
danger that licences will be sought to export cloned embryos? Does
it really matter? If human reproductive cloning can be proved safe
and with a high chance of success, what are the ethical reasons for
preventing it? This is the first time that an online consultation
has been used in advance to set the terms of reference for a
Committee's inquiry. People from all walks of life are invited to
give their opinions and expertise and help set the tone of the
inquiry. The online consultation runs until March 19, 2004
The Hansard Society, an independent charity expert in the
moderation and evaluation of online parliamentary consultations,
has been commissioned by the Science and Technology Committee to
run the forum which will establish the key issues for the
Committee's inquiry into the future of the 1990 Human Fertilisation
and Embryology Act. The Committee will consider whether to invite
contributors to the online consultation to give oral evidence at
the House of Commons.

For more information on the role of the Hansard Society in this
consultation, contact edemocracy@hansard.lse.ac.uk or Milica Howell
on 020 7395 4005 or Barry Griffiths on 020 7395 4007

contact : Virginia Gibbons
email : hansard@hansard.lse.ac.uk
telephone : 020 7395 4010
mobile : 07812 765552
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[+] YOUNG PEOPLE IGNORANT ABOUT ASYLUM ISSUES
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Hansard Society HeadsUp forum shows need for education on asylum
issues

Students who participated in a recent online debate showed
considerable confusion about asylum issues resulting in polarised
arguments. This is the key finding from the latest Hansard Society
HeadsUp debate 'Asylum-seekers: Are they getting a fair deal?'
The summary report containing the findings from the HeadsUp online
forum is now available. Some students were unwilling to empathise
with asylum-seekers, whilst others were keen to welcome anyone in
need. It is apparent that confusion over facts and definitions was
at the root of the students' inability to consider other
perspectives.

The report strongly recommends that young people must be educated
on the varying dimensions that constitute the asylum issue.
Although a resource like HeadsUp can help, there must be a
co-ordinated effort between those with shared responsibility for
young people - and Parliament and Government must take the lead.

· Future HeadsUp forums planned for 2004 are:
- March 8th - 19th 2004
Media (its role in UK politics)
- May 3rd - 14th 2004
Europe (in the run-up to the European elections)
- June 28th - July 9th 2004
Parliament for the Future (young people's ideas for the future of
Parliament)

contact : Virginia Gibbons
email : hansard@hansard.lse.ac.uk
telephone : 020 7395 4010
mobile : 07812 765552
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[+] BREAKFAST AND BED TO REMEDY A HANGOVER
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Little Chef reveals the differences in how men and women cope with
a hangover, and what cure, if any, guarantees to get either one
back on the straight and narrow – the morning after.

Little Chef surveyed its customers to try and discover what really
gets them over the ‘morning after the night before’.
Unsurprisingly, Little Chef discovered a real split between the
boys and the girls in the satisfaction stakes.

According to the survey, more than 50% of blokes find a bit of
action between the sheets followed by a full English breakfast’s
their most satisfying hangover remedy.

Women are less perky with a hangover – 15% start with a headache
pill, 65% go for a big breakfast (10% of these choose a vegetarian
breakfast), only 2% can manage passion in the morning. The other
18% can’t even make it out from under the covers.

“Hangover cures are becoming more advanced these days – with
remedies to take before, during or after you drink,” comments Ann
Elliott, Marketing Director for Little Chef. “But some of the more
traditional methods, that may not have the scientific ingredients
to cure-all, still top the satisfaction polls and are seen as a bit
of a naughty treat when you’re feeling low.”

Nookie and bacon score highly as the most satisfying hangover
remedy – coffee and headache pills have their place, according to
Little Chef, but failed to score highly in the survey.

Overall, the survey revealed that men are happier with a hangover
and find it easier to deal with than women do.

So it’s one to remember if you’re planning to romance your love
with a champagne fuelled evening – perhaps you should consider
breakfast in bed?

Results of survey:
Men’s most satisfying hangover cures, listed in order of preference
1.) Under the cover action
2.) Full English
3.) Hair of the Dog
4.) Coffee
5.) Headache pill

Women’s most satisfying hangover cures, listed in order of
preference
1.) Breakfast (full English or vegetarian)
2.) Not getting out of bed
3.) Headache pill
4.) Tea or coffee
5.) Under the cover action

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For further information please contact Melissa Hinds or Max Wild at
Euro RSCG Leedex on 0161 236 2277/ melissa.hinds@leedex.com

contact : Melissa Hinds or Max Wild
email : melissa.hinds@leedex.com
telephone : 0161 236 2277
mobile : 07887 982 668
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[+] FOPP ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF UNSIGNED AWARDS
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Fopp, in partnership with the PRS Foundation and Clear Sound &
Vision are giving unsigned acts in the South West, West of England
and Wales the opportunity to record at a professional recording
studion and have their material manufactured professionally for
free.

If you would like to speak to someone regarding the initiative or
you would like any further information please give me a call on
0141 248 6007.

contact : Paul Smith
email : paul@burtgreener.co.uk
telephone : 0141 248 6007
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[+] HYPNOTISM? IS IT ALL IN YOUR HEAD?
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Hypnotist and Muse available to talk on all things hypnotic.
What is hypnosis?
How does it happen?
Why would anyone want to be hypnotised?
All the entrancing answers and you won't fall in love with a brush.
Barbara Ford-Hammond
www.barbaraford-hammond.com

contact : Barbara Ford-Hammond
email : barb@barbaraford-hammond.com
telephone : 01420 588619
mobile : 07973 772241
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[+] BABY BOOMERS
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www.50connect.co.uk is the UK's largest website for the over 45s.
We can supply content and comment on issues affecting today's over
45s. We have over 120,000 members and can help source interviews
with people in the 45-60 age group. If you are looking for content
dealing with the 'Baby Boomer' generation please get in touch. We
are open to ideas.

contact : Dale Lovell
email : dlovell@50connect.com
telephone : 01753 850606
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[+] NOT ENOUGH SEX IN THE CITY
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40% of urban singles say they're not getting as much sex as they'd
like, according to Yahoo! Personals, the online dating site.
Yahoo!'s research suggests that many single people see online
dating as a solution to this problem - it claims 1 in 3 single
people are now using an online dating service, a number that looks
set to increase.

In January 6 out of 10 unmarried women said dumping a useless
boyfriend was top of their New Year's resolution list.

Available for interview:
Yahoo! Personals Love Doctor - Jose Adams - from early doors Friday
Yahoo! Personals Dating Expert - Ian Tester - anytime Thursday

What they can say:
recent research suggests relationships started online have a better
than average chance of success in the real world. Studies suggest
that not having to worry initially about our physical appearance
means we can concentrate more on the actual communication attitudes
have changed - communication via the internet is now commonplace
and it has become the medium of choice for young cash-rich,
time-poor professionals looking for love. the number of people
using online dating services reflects the increase in number of
people who have access to the internet

To set up an interview, or to see Yahoo! Personals annual report
into the UK online dating industry ("The Dating Business") please
call Keren Haynes on 020 8 569 7770, mobile 07714 723 743. Or
Catherine Bayfield on 01483 860292, mobile 0776 4412904.
We also have case studies of people dating on line.

BACKGROUND TO ONLINE DATING:
3.5 million people are already accessing online dating sites each
month there are 200+ dating sites in the UK peaks in activity can
be seen between 12 and 2pm as professionals log on to find love in
their lunch hour the number of people living alone has nearly
doubled in the last 30 years to 10 million (Office of National
Statistics)

contact : catherine bayfield
email : catherine@btconnect.com
telephone : 01483 860292
mobile : 0776 4412904
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[+] DETOX THROUGH YOUR FEET!
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We are offering a service which enables people to detox their
bodies without changing their diet or drinking potent 'detox
formulas'. We have found that people who have visited us feeling
exhausted and very lethargic and tired all the time but not
sleeping have noticed drastic improvements in their lifestyles. It
simply involves immersing ones feet in a footbath filled with water
and the apparatus bio-energetically stimulates the body, enabling
it to self detox through the pores in the feet. It is a very visual
treatment with green, brown or red 'lumps' floating around in the
water at the end of the treatment. We have helped many people with
various problems such as psoriasis, breathing difficulties,
arthritis, irritible bowel syndrome, headaches, etc. This treatment
is completely non-invasive and we have had lots of positive
feedback. If you feel this may be of interest for a story, please
do not hesitate to contact us and we would be happy to bring the
machines along to demonstrate.

contact: Louise Hodgetts
email : info@harveysbeauty.co.uk
telephone : 01564 703399
mobile : 07941 930 376
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[+] JARGONBUSTER AND CLARITY CAMPAIGNER
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Plain English Campaign spokesman John Lister is available for any
sujbect involving the clarity of written information, and can
cover:

the dangers of gobbledygook and jargon;
tips on writing clearly; and
examples of baffling information.

The Campaign deals with both the lighter side of ambiguous writing,
and the more serious social, political and financial problems
caused by crimes against clarity.

Some of the subjects the Campaign has spoken on include pensions
and financial information, medical writing, legalese, business
jargon, and the effects of e-mail, texting and the internet on
written communication.

John Lister is available on an ISDN line (suitable for both BBC and
independent station systems) during office hours, and can usually
reach studios in Manchester during evenings, weekends and breakfast
show slots.

contact : John Lister
email : info@plainenglish.co.uk
telephone : 01663 744409
mobile : 07740 424324
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[+] FRAUD EXPERT TELLS IT THE FEMALE WAY
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Liesel Annible is a fraud expert. She is Litigation Support
Director of Bentley Jennison Chartered Accountants in Leeds and is
also UK President of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
and a member of the national Fraud Advisory Panel ( the independent
body of volunteers drawn from the law and accountancy, banking,
insurance, commerce, regulators, the police, government departments
and public agencies founded in 1998 by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants)

She is very experienced at speaking in public, often called as an
expert witness in fraud cases and could offer an interesting slant
on accountancy not necessarily being a 'grey job'.

She works closely with the police and other agencies on identifying
financial crime and as the introduction of the Proceeds of Crime
Act grows ever nearer is very involved in training colleagues in
the detection of crime and their responsibilities under the new
money laundering legislation. Recently she was instrumental in
organising a lecture visit to the UK by the main (female) Enron
whistle-blower - and interestingly observes that - although she is
without full statistical data - it seems that the majority of
whistle-blowers and also of fraud investigators are women.
She would make a very interesting and lively guest perhaps on a
business programme or in a career based slot on what women are
doing in the workplace or to counter the 'boring'image of
accountants. She is also a keen amateur theatrical, and has planned
a trip to study flamenco dance in Granada.

contact : Sonia Kenson
email : sonia.kenson@icaew.co.uk
telephone : 01757 270171
mobile : 07715 496469
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[+] HUNGRY HORSE BEANIE GIVEAWAYS
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Are you looking for prizes for your radio phone-in? Do you need to
set up a competition, or even give away prizes at a major event? I
look after the PR for the Hungry Horse chain of pubs and we have
cute and cuddly Hungry Horse beanies for you to give away on air.
Of course we would need you to give us a mention on your radio
station and perhaps also talk about our fab food offering on 17"
plates for more info give us a call.

contact : Hilary Collins
email : h.collins@quay-west.co.uk
telephone : 01376 563156
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