Global warming causing climate change may be the ultimate issue that unites us all.

Her iron will won international respect. Her unabashed femininity gained women's. Margaret Thatcher was a lady's lady.

Bullying behaviour can be communicated via text, mobile phones, internet, social networking sites, forums. But we can't limit it because these messages are then reinforced by television which glamorises yelling, swearing and vulgar behaviour as the way to walk the red carpet of acceptance.

Tribalism has become trendy.

Women are more powerful than they think. A mother's warmth is the essence of motivation. If we could liquefy the encouragement, care and compassion we deliver to our children it would surely fill an expanse greater than the Pacific.

With all the clever brains in America it would be great to see more investment and focus on this essential research!