Category Archives: Life

Starbucks meets the twilight zone

In a London Starbucks today… “Two cappuchinos, one earl grey tea, one breakfast tea and a cup of hot water please.” “Would you like ice in the water?” I think for a moment. Yes, that makes sense. My colleague who … Continue reading

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Faith Schools

This story from the BBC seems to highlight what to me seems an intractable problem with faith schools and religiosity in general. Is anybody really surprised that the report commissioned by Ed Balls found that schools from faiths with opposing … Continue reading

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My new favourite cinema

So I’ve finally visited the new CineWorld in Cheltenham on the site of the old brewery. Generous seating with low seats and high arms perfect for first class slouching. The picture was good as expected as it was digital 3d … Continue reading

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Motorbiking with back 2 bikes

Whatever the reason for doing it, whatever your skill level, even if you just want a jolly for the day, don’t look further than www.back2bikes.co.uk Continue reading

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My old friend Stu

Wow. My old friend Stu Carroll I see is on facebook now. I’m about to invite him to be a friend (again) but thought I’d post here some edited highlights of what would have been our most recent correspondence had … Continue reading

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The iPhone is perfect

Well I mean it’s closer to being perfect than any phone, PDA or computing device I’ve ever owned. A little background is probably in order. I have never been an Apple fan. Of course I have used a mac in the last … Continue reading

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Sleep deprivation and KraftWerk

So, I go to bed late and plan to begin work today at a respectable 9am. Usually I consider myself very fortunate to live so close (15 mins drive) to the office. But this brings with it key holder responsibilities … Continue reading

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