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Wednesday, June 25th, 2008Just a quick round up of things that have caught my attention over the last few days:
1. There’s a new diet drug that’s been approved for use in the UK, despite fears that it can cause depression and an increased risk of suicide - especially for anyone already taking anti-depressants. So, when you feel down [...]
All a bit psychic
Thursday, June 19th, 2008Came across this page on Mahalo, reporting on the six severed feet that have been washed up on the coast in British Columbia. The bit that struck me as odd is the psychic who’s been quoted as saying that there may be some illegal activity involved.
Really? I’d never have guessed!
And we have a winner…
Monday, June 16th, 2008You may be aware that petrol prices have been climbing steeply just recently. You may also be aware that Shell delivery drivers are on strike at the moment, so there are fears that petrol may soon run out at many forecourts.
What happens when a commodity becomes scarce? The price rises. And petrol is no exception, [...]
On the buses
Saturday, June 7th, 2008Its finally happened - petrol has become too expensive for me to use the motorbike for commuting anymore, so I’m back on public transport. Which, given where I live and where I work, means getting the bus each day.
The last time I regularly used the bus was about 12 years ago, when I used to [...]
Paying lip-service
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 [...]