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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
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
Posted in Education, Life, Politics
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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
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
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
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
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
Posted in Dear diary, Life, Silliness
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