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Local democracy
Read more: Local democracyTalking with our local councillors, I have learned some of the realities of governing locally under Labour. At any moment, there are apparently tens of central government inspectors in any one of our counties’ local government organisations, checking…
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Meeting David Cameron
Read more: Meeting David CameronToday, I met David Cameron. He’s taller than you imagine and even fresher faced. His speech and his responses to questions were positive, optimistic, realistic and balanced. There was a real sense that David is a decent, honest…
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April Snow
Read more: April SnowBeautiful morning, but I don’t think I’ll bother with motorcycles or skydiving today.
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Google charts
Read more: Google chartsThis URL: http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=t&chtm=europe&chs=440×220&chd=s:az&chld=GBFR&chco=777777,00ff00,0000ff Generates this: Too easy for words! Venn diagrams: http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?cht=v&chs=200×100&chd=t:100,80,80,30,40,20,10 More here.
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“The effect of resonance on rice” [sic]
Read more: “The effect of resonance on rice” [sic]An interesting demonstration of standing waves. The Digg poster suggests the effect is on the rice, but I rather think the waves are in the plywood over the speaker and the rice just illustrates the nodes. read more…
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Sales of foreclosed homes suspended in Philadelphia
Read more: Sales of foreclosed homes suspended in PhiladelphiaAccording to Reuters: Authorities in Philadelphia will suspend foreclosure sales of homes whose owners have fallen behind on adjustable-rate subprime loan payments — potential relief for tens of thousands of struggling debtors. Sheriff John Green said on Friday…
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First UK skydive of the year
Read more: First UK skydive of the yearOn an unexpectedly beautiful day, I took the opportunity of a late afternoon jump at Weston, and second was nearly achieved but for lack of interest: the other jumpers had worn themselves out with the pace, and in…
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Motorcycle coaching for safety and skill
Read more: Motorcycle coaching for safety and skillDespite the pouring rain, a friend and I had a great day’s bike coaching with an expert motorcyclist to provide a boost to our safety, skill and enjoyment in motorcycling. Some key points were: Proceeding between hazards in…