Category Archives: Public

Keep Britain Tidy: Flushing s**t Down Wormholes

Posted on June 29, 2011 by atlumschema

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

Posted on March 1, 2011 by atlumschema

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

Posted on November 9, 2010 by atlumschema

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

Posted on October 21, 2010 by atlumschema

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

Posted on June 5, 2010 by atlumschema

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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