Archive for May, 2008
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Thursday, May 29th, 2008The BBC is reporting a new proposed scheme from the Environmental Audit Committee. They’re suggesting the introduction of “personal carbon credit” system, in an attempt to limit the amount of energy that we all use.
The big hole in the plan is the same one that effects carbon offsetting; people who exceed their limit will be [...]
It pains me to say it…
Friday, May 23rd, 2008but I might have to consider buying a new Windows notebook! I know, the Mac boy is tempted with a new laptop. I thought when I got the Mac that BootCamp would meet my Windows needs, but it seems I’m wrong, as there’s a bunch of stuff that doesn’t work properly in my BootCamp Windows [...]
Closing down? Maybe…
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008No longer the Mecca that it once was, the New Wolfs Howl Forum is becoming painfully neglected; moss is growing in the cracks between the paving stones, the paintwork on the windows is cracked and peeling, the shingles on the roof are loose and several are missing. The once busy house is empty and quiet, [...]
Trade Association for bloggers
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008I’ve been browsing discussions over at BlogCatalog.com (if you haven’t already, you should check it out - puts you in touch with lots of new bloggers, and can be really good for promotion) and came across this post about a Professional Blog Owners Association.
The guy that started the discussion is involved somewhere along the line [...]
Stephen King vs some guy
Thursday, May 15th, 2008Stephen King’s taking some flak at the moment for comments he made about the US education system and how it’s failing its students. He suggested that many leave with barely enough education to function and have limited career options. He goes on to suggest that, because of this, many end up in the armed forces [...]
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