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My favourite fact of the day – a French decimal time system

Every now and then you read something that makes you go 'wow, I never knew that,' and then it sticks with you sufficient for you to memorise it, not least because you spend far too much time thinking ... Continue

Names round-up

Thanks to everyone (particularly Charlie, which nonetheless doesn't qualify) for suggestions of people instantly recognisable by first name alone. I kicked off with Delia in advance of my lunch with ... Continue

22 February 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Still active in politics and campaigns in Britain and overseas, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, broadcasting, charities and consultancy.