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  • Last Lecture

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    (Nine minute long vid). Randy Pausch (born October 23, 1960) is a Professor of Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, and Design at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In September 2006, Pausch was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer. He pursued a very aggressive cancer treatment that included major surgery and experimental chemotherapy; however, in August…

  • Sainsbury's Innovates

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    Sometimes a product comes along which you never knew you needed. (Hint, click the pic)

  • The Coming Collapse of the Middle Class

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    Fascinating. Lecture by Elizabeth Warren. If you don’t fancy a vid: Harvard Magazine covers some of the ground, but no pics.

  • Green Clean

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    Made me laugh, YMMV.

  • Still Hurting. Now With Added Levitation

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    Another estate agent’s gem. In addition to the oak doors with chrome furniture, which are standard throughout the property, there are also chrome switches and sockets, and flooring throughout. Flooring! That’s useful. And, in the same property there is “upgraded pottery “. . . . ??? Elsewhere: “A substantial 4/5 bedroom detached property offering plenty…

  • Unpacked Mostly

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    Don’t bother reading, it is much the same as what Jax said, only with pics. So just look at the pics. Pretend to be a Sun reader. Welcome to Brighouse The town has a roundabout dedicated to the Band. As a feature, it is a bit spoilt by the sod off, bloody great Tesco, right…

  • Been 'at' the estate agents again and it is hurting my brain.

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    We advertise this a true character semi detached cottage, having a semi rural aspect on a no-through road within the popular village of Bailiff Bridge. It offers modern fitments throughout, and presents itself to the highest standard, deserving of internal viewings to appreciate its offerings. Eh? Meanwhile… The moment you step inside this stone built…

  • I know, let's go camping.

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    It is the start of spring next Friday. It’ll be fun. From the East Anglian Daily Times.

  • Ken Lee

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    The hot dogs go on.

  • Now I am confused

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    Met Office A significant drop in global average temperature in January 2008 has led to speculation that the Earth is experiencing a period of sustained cooling.