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Carl Long
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I say yes. But first let me explain what I mean when I use the phrase: The Royal Web. The most common reference to the Royal We is from Victorian times. On one side some say it is rude and offensive as the individual is using it in a form of self aggrandisement, putting themselves above all others. I, on the other hand, being a glass half full man, see it as a means of encompassing everyone and everything. The person saying it is saying that in their role of a representative they are serving everyone. Their actions are dictated by the wishes of the people they serve. So let’s … Continue reading →

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Carl Long
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“I could be a rock star” I say to my family’s horror and often embarrassment as I have tried to match Freddie Mercury hitting the high note in “Somebody to love” or David Bowie crescendo in “Life on Mars”. This is often made worse as it is in front of a best friend or a new boyfriend. In saying this I have done nobody any harm, except possibly myself in the respect stakes, but what you don’t have, hey, you won’t miss (but that’s another story). Theoretically, what I say is true, but I know that to achieve a fraction of what Freddie and David achieved takes a lot of … Continue reading →

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Carl Long
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In the same way as it is a fact of life, it is also a fact of business: In theory anyone can do anything…wash your car, cook your dinner, build your house or stock your shelves, do your book keeping, write your contracts… So why doesn’t everybody do what they want Let’s forget about laws and qualifications. They have been put in place basically for protection. Some people do not have or use common sense, while other people try to stop people using their common sense, usually for some form of gain. So why do you not let your 14 year old son perform open heart surgery on you…or indeed … Continue reading →