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The Lisbon Treaty
Read more: The Lisbon TreatyOpen Europe have provided a comparison of the Lisbon Treaty and the EU Constitution here. It circumvents the fact that the original Treaty is in French and only shows the modifications to the two founding Treaties. There is…
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Under attack? Open M&S early
Read more: Under attack? Open M&S earlyThis article by The New Statesman reminds us that, when Labour came to power, the maximum period of detention without charge was 48 hours, with the Home Secretary able to grant exceptional extensions to 5 days. They also…
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Joined Skydive Weston after a foggy ride
Read more: Joined Skydive Weston after a foggy rideJoined Skydive Weston today. Plenty of fog this morning, spoiling a ride out, which cleared in time to jump, but ethusiasm had waned in favour of exciting research…
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The next chapter
Read more: The next chapterOn Tuesday, I made a big decision on the next chapter of this adventure. Who knows how it will work out… — Update It was to try to become an MP. I’m now an Approved Candidate for the…
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KTM baffles fitted
Read more: KTM baffles fittedThe standard Akrapovic baffles arrived today: fitted over lunch. Still sounds great, just rather more polite. I don’t know why anyone would cut them down if they knew what to expect. So, top tip: do not cut down…
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Free at last! (of the beard/moustache)
Read more: Free at last! (of the beard/moustache)The Bombardiers raised over £3000 in the end, by the time the employees’ sponsorship is matched by Lehman Brothers (!) and the gift aid is added, I guess we’ll be somewhere over £6000 for Everyman. Good work 😀…
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Apple’s new wireless keyboard
Read more: Apple’s new wireless keyboardIt has no number pad and it is perfect. More here.
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Red kites
Read more: Red kitesWe have a pair of red kites over the house very often at the moment. Beautiful in the evening sunshine.
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Petrol prices!
Read more: Petrol prices!Today, I filled up with BP Ultimate at 110.9p a litre! At least it was only a bike…