17 February 2014
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You really need to click on the following to see it on the xckd website. Instead of static list of things that happen, you will see each item pulsating at a speed that represents how often it occurs: The wonder … Continue reading
16 February 2014
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Last week I acquired a thermapen, a quick-read temperature probe to replace the previous one that has started to become very unreliable. In celebration, I decided it was time to knock up another homebrew and so placed an order with … Continue reading
15 February 2014
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I am silver, I am gold Bound in earth, trapped in rock Inert, hidden from the light Reflecting nothing But there is hope that lights me A plan that shapes me A hand that forms me A love that fills … Continue reading
14 February 2014
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My contribution to last night’s proceedings was three songs accompanied by ukulele: All of Me Star of the County Down Will the Circle Be Unbroken I’m looking forward to next month; my next challenge is to learn a song or … Continue reading
13 February 2014
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I’ve not done much in the way of open mic sessions for a while but tonight Jane and I are planning to go along the inauguration of a new one at St Francis on Hollow Way. According to the Facebook … Continue reading
12 February 2014
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Typically I make my bread by mixing flour and water with little salt and yeast, all added together and then developed by moisture and yeast action over time into a dough ready for baking. Using a biga, or starter, is … Continue reading
11 February 2014
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Cycling down to the centre of Oxford yesterday, I couldn’t miss that the rivers are running high again. Passing from East Oxford into town over the Cherwell, it was only fractionally below the Botanic Garden’s riverside path; coming back the … Continue reading
10 February 2014
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If you aren’t too squeamish, then the recent Pain, Pus and Poison series on BBC4 receives my commendation as worth a watch. Michael Mosley does various self-experimentation but, although it sometimes looks shocking (like poking a needle through his hand … Continue reading
7 February 2014
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A fundamental principle of the British legal system is “innocent until proven guilty”. It doesn’t always seem obvious though when you read about the legal process through the lens of the press. I was prompted to start pondering this when … Continue reading
5 February 2014
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This week I’ve been looking inside myself and I’ve got the sonograms to prove it. A number of studies run by my colleagues involve the use of ultrasound. In fact, one of the main research projects I have been directly … Continue reading