Monthly Archives: February 2012

A Raspberry for Schools

Today sees the launch of a tiny new computer, called with maybe tongue in cheek, the Raspberry Pi, tiny and without screen or keyboard, it has one characteristic lacking in almost every desktop: it can be programmed! Yes, it can … Continue reading

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Democracy at a price?

So, the Greek parliament passed the latest batch of “austerity” measures, imposed on them by their creditors, to the accompaniment of looting and burning on the streets of Athens, as the Greek people loudly objected to the reduction in their … Continue reading

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Eats shoots and ……………….?

“Leaves” of course, to complete the title of the only book ever to make the subject of punctuation entertaining. Time was when a diner ordering a salad could rely on the prompt arrival of a dish made up of crisp … Continue reading

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Here I am!

Hello Everyone, or more likely no one, as this is the first post on a new blog! I’ll be putting a few random thoughts on here from time to time, and maybe the odd (very odd!) picture as well. That’s … Continue reading

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