Category: Daily
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ILS1
The new life science research building at Swansea University is looking almost ready for moving in. The builders have pulled down the 8ft high boarding protecting the site and are replacing it with low steel guard rails so we can actually see around the building. We’re moving our lab into the 5th floor in a…
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Sounds bring Google Earth to life
This is a great idea: “As well as homing in on visual feasts around the globe, users of Google Earth may soon be able to listen to the sounds that accompany them. “A Californian company has created software that can layer relevant recorded sounds over locations in Google Earth, New Scientist reports. “Wild Sanctuary has…
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Bank Holidays
The Swansea medicine students have all been sitting exams and submitting coursework over the last couple of weeks, so it has been a period of marking and stress for them and us. The second year marks aren’t finalised yet, but it’s nice to have a bank holiday weekend to break it all up a bit.…
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NHS ‘wastes millions on asthma’
Reported by the BBC: “Three-quarters of emergency admissions for asthma in England could have been avoided, a report argues. “The charity Asthma UK said better guidance to help patients manage their conditions could save the NHS in England £43.7 million a year. “Its study found the rate of emergency admissions for asthma patients varies hugely…
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London Marathon 2007
My brother and his girlfriend both ran the London Marathon on Sunday, after probably more than 5 years of trying to get a place. They both ran great times, particularly considering the warmth of the day: – Nick’s times – Vicki’s times I know Nick would have liked to get under 4 hours, but the…
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Boy Locked Up For School’s Error
Another example of stupidity in the world at large today: “A Hempfield Area High School sophomore spent 12 days in juvenile detention after authorities in Westmoreland County mistakenly charged him with making a March 11 bomb threat, in part because the district had not changed its clocks to reflect daylight-saving time. “Cody Webb, 15, of…
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Spring is the New Summer
The BBC report today that the Woodland Trust are declaring “spring is the new summer”. “Dr Kate Lewthwaite of the Woodland Trust said: “Thanks to the exceptionally mild start to the year we are experiencing, this summer signal is arriving three weeks earlier than the 11 May average.” “Swifts usually return from migration around 10…
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Producer plans Barbarella remake
According to the BBC, “A remake of the cult 1960s science-fiction film Barbarella is in development”. “Original producer Dino De Laurentiis has secured the rights to remake the 1968 film, which starred Jane Fonda.” Oh for the love of scifi, create something new! Barbarella is a cult favourite, don’t “remake” it! Why, oh why, oh…
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Sunny Easter
I’ve no photos to blog because I’m away from home without my cables. I’m off work for 10 days or so, and I’m not checking my email. Lots of golf and lots of sun. Peace and quiet (mostly).