Big Frank Bruno proves a knock-out at mental health charity event held at Norwich hotel
Former world heavyweight champion and national treasure Frank Bruno was given a hero’s welcome as he took to the stage at a Norwich hotel.
Peter Walsh Monday, September 24, 2012
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Bruno’s mission is to help others deliver a knock-out blow to mental health issues.
The much-loved boxer, who realised his world title ambition in 1995 when he beat Oliver McCall at Wembley, has faced a long battle against bipolar disorder and was sectioned under the Mental Health Act in 2003.
But Bruno is coming to terms with his condition – and attended the Smile Ball at the De Vere Dunston Hall Hotel, near Norwich, in aid of Norwich Mind, a mental health charity, to help give others the confidence to do the same.
Bruno this year appeared in front of millions as a guest on Piers Morgan’s Life Stories show on ITV1, but it was TV presenter Trisha Goddard with whom he went toe-to-toe at the start of Saturday’s event.
Gadget lets you control computer with your eyes
A researcher in London has created a low-cost device which allows wearers to use their eye movements to control a computer
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By Tom Levitt, for CNN
September 24, 2012 — Updated 0848 GMT (1648 HKT) |
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- New low-cost glasses allow you a wearer to control gadgets, even objects with their eyes
- Eye-tracking equipment could help Multiple Sclerosis and other brain disorders
- Technology could start a new era of hands-free computing
(CNN) — Take two video-game console cameras and one pair of horn-rimmed glasses and for around $30 you have a device that will allow you to control a computer or, potentially, even a wheelchair with your eyes.
Previously, if you wanted to buy similar eye-tracking equipment it would have cost you upwards of $8,000. Now, scientists in London have pioneered a device, the GT3D, using components anyone of us can buy from the shopping mall.
Big names step out to fight dementia in London
Big names step out to fight dementia in London
Published 24 September 2012
Award winning actress Carey Mulligan was just one of the stars that joined people from across London to fight dementia at Alzheimer’s Society’s flagship fundraising event, Memory Walk.
She was joined by creator of Thunderbirds, Gerry Anderson and his son Jamie Anderson and the Director of Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, Mat Whitecross.
London based Carey is well known for her roles in films such as An Education, Drive, Shame and Never Let Me Go. She and Gerry delivered motivating speeches before setting the walkers off at Battersea Park.
Hundreds people stepped out to take part in the London Memory Walk and over £50,000 is estimated to have been raised to help local people with dementia and their carers.
