Category Archives: Public

Keep Britain Tidy: Flushing s**t Down Wormholes

Last week there was some stuff in the news about Jeremy Paxman’s new campaign to clean up the garbage-covered streets of Great Britain. He had the idea after losing support for Keep Britain Tidy, claiming it had been ineffective in … Continue reading

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What the Gym Taught Me About Character Development

I try to get to the gym three times a week, sometimes four. Reality is usually slightly less. I’m not sure if I’m a gym kind of person, but then I’m not sure anyone is. But then again, I think … Continue reading

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Remembrance, War and COD

Late last night thousands of people queued excitedly around the country so they could get their mits on Call of Duty: Black Ops, the latest instalment of the series of war based first person shooter computer games. A real display … Continue reading

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Entitlement and The Road

There is a road near to where I live. It’s one of those classic roads with two sides to it; enough room for cars to drive in opposite directions without bumping into one another. I suppose you might just call … Continue reading

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Lessons I’ve Learned From Swimming

I try to go swimming about three times a week. It gives me time to think, refreshes me and gives me exercise. Lovely. After many months of going to the same pool I have noticed a number of things that … Continue reading

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