Author: Tim

  • interesting juxtaposition of stories

    Guardian (Government wheels out head of MI5 to tell horror stories): “With new counter-terrorism measures to be unveiled in tomorrow’s Queen’s speech”….”UK officials have detected “an awful lot of chatter” on jihadi websites expressing the desire to acquire chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapons.” Al-Qaida plotting nuclear attack on UK, officials warn And Guardian: “Senior…

  • In case you are wondering

    Jax has gone back to work so hence all the blog posts. I am “looking after” the children.

  • Military Deterrent

    Now, after all the posts about Christmas rubbish, here is a site with LOADS of stuff I could have an awful lot of fun with.   I particularly like the idea of stocking up with items from their military range and invading France. Better yet, these people could help us save money replacing Trident (sssh!).…

  • Rubbish Christmas Presents Volume 9

    A follow on, having been prompted to visit the alumni section of Aston University’s web site, I stumbled across the gifte shoppe. This is full of tragic stuff – I mean, why would want the university scarf while you are a student, let alone want to buy one after you have left? But Aston’s alumni…

  • More exciting news

    Today is just so full of excitement! Small has won £50 on the premium bonds! His grandfather bought them for him at Christmas and I think that means he is in profit on the deal. Also, I am subscribed to Apex Magazine, the Aston University alumni magazine, and that popped through the letterbox at the…

  • More Worldmapper

    Latest release of these fascinating maps, Health and HIV

  • Just Rubbish Rubbish

    Business Bib I suppose I will stop laughing eventually….

  • Some people are never satisfied

    I have been known to criticise the NHS, but sometimes it seems to me that doctors are really in a no win situation. Half the time, they get criticised for not doing enough to help, then when they go out of their way to give people supportive, constructive advice all they get is whinging and…

  • Rubbish Christmas Presents Volume 8

    (With thanks to The Register for the tip off)     “NEW & EXCLUSIVE to Medionshop in the UK! This beautiful notebook comes in a subtle pink and is studded with over 300 Swarovski pink and clear crystals. Not only is it good looking but it is fully loaded with an Intel Centrino® Duo 1.73GHz…