Month: January 2013
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Pathology and Projects
Before I even start writing, I’ve had a special request from a friend that I am to pass out to you all. Go and hug your mothers! They are very important people, and you should give them the appreciation they deserve. You never know what will happen in this world, so make the most of […]
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Snow to Django
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, except, that it isn’t. It’s not Christmas any more, but that hasn’t stopped the snow which came in full force on Friday. I’m glad I came up from Altnagelvin on Thursday night, because the Glenshane Pass was closed on Friday after the heavy snowfall. Django Unchained Review […]
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2012 in review – by WordPress
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. I will have to do some sort of end of year entry, even though it is a bit late. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 6,900 views in 2012. If every […]
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Asbestos – the wonder material of the future, yesterday!
“Gasp! The horror! Asbestos!” they cry, as the ordinary decent folk look on in disbelief. “Surely asbestos is the worst thing since satan?”. Well, actually things are not as clear cut as they seem here, and we shouldn’t be so quick to dismiss the fibres as another one of humanity’s terrible mistakes; of which there […]
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Anyone need a sofa?
This has progressed quickly from merely a placeholder for the photos of the sofa we are trying to get rid of to an advertisement. If anyone is looking for a vintage green Bridgecraft sofa and two armchairs, we will happy give them away to a good home. They are in pretty decent condition considering […]