Monthly Archives: April 2006

Sulphate parameter is to blame

backbytes article Indefinite Particle (27.4.06) explains what has gone wrong with the climate model project that the BBC’s been promoting. The model, which simulates conditions from 1920, wasn’t producing enough sulphate particles. Apparently these troublesome little chaps are a by-product … Continue reading

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Handy Smut Guide

I saw this article over at The Register. Apparently, Doncaster West NHS has produced a PDF guide to local phrases for staff whose first language is not English. This is just brilliant; check out what “Rotherham are at home” means … Continue reading

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Error strikes ‘BBC climate model’

An error in the grid computing project climateprediction.net, backed by the BBC, has been uncovered. It would appear that the data collected on models run on past climates is different to actual climate measurements that have been observed. Essentially, if … Continue reading

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Should we have a compulsary ID scheme?

OK, a serious post for once. Should the UK have ID cards and a National Identity Register (NIR)? I’m certainly no expert but I have some concerns. Now, I love technology, and normally I’m all for IT solutions to make … Continue reading

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Dvorak’s a cranky geek

OK – not exactly new but his vidcast is. You can check it out at www.crankygeeks.com or subscribe via iTunes.

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Nice web icons at SimpleBits

Nicely done icons are always a good find. I like these from www.simplebits.com/icons.

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The National

I’ve drawn Garvivonnian in the office sweepstake for today’s Grand National. And I’ve had a small each way on Innox, Direct Access and Iznogoud. Roll on 4.15 … [update] Garvivonnian – Pulled up fence 17 Innox – Fell at the … Continue reading

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