Keeping it semantic
As I rebuild the WordPress theme for this site I’m trying to keep the markup nicely semantic. For those who don’t understand, the idea is to use only semantic tags in the markup – HTML tags that mean...
View ArticlePrivate Pilot Checkride
In FS2004 I make a lovely takeoff, climb steadily to 2,000ft, level out, set revs, maintain speed but then however much I try I can’t manage the steep turn within the limits. I think it’ supposed to be...
View ArticleRobert Elms, wordsmith
Robert Elms introducing popsters Spandau Ballet at the Scala, Kings Cross: From half-spoken shadows emerges a canvas. A kiss of light breaks to reveal a moment when all mirrors are redundant. Listen to...
View ArticleTerrorists and Modern Manners
Former terrorist Gerry Adams has had an invitation to a shindig at the Victoria and Albert Museum withdrawn because it was felt he was not a suitable guest. Most people accept Gerry Adams is/was a...
View ArticleHomeopathy: the darkling plain
Another small victory for the forces of Unreason. From ‘The Guardian’ Packaging on homeopathic products will be allowed to describe the illnesses they claim to be able to treat under a controversial...
View ArticleAs close as it gets
Weekend after next, I’m off to fly a real miltary jet helicopter simulator. A few years ago, Helen booked me into the 737 simulator at Gatwick Airport. I flew the plane into the old Hong Airport – Kai...
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Dr Boaz
Annette’s finally persuaded the LSE to award her a PhD. This on top of producing Leo, seen here, and Sofia. Well done Doctor.
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Looking into things further
According to a campaigning group, staff at the Grand Canyon are not allowed to officially comment on the of the geological feature Apparently, the reason is that the geologic age is way in excess of...
View ArticleChris Lightfoot
Chris Lightfoot is dead. Chris put his imagination and tech skills to a such good purpose in a range of projects, often in cahoots with the MySociety crowd. I won’t repeat the obits on My Society and...
View ArticleUS Open Golf
A good walk ruined is how Mark Twain described golf and my only disagreement, I think, is how good the walk would have been on flat fairways and greens, being chivvied along by people behind you, with...
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