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Recycling and waste policy in the bin

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Brian

I honestly think we need to re-examine our waste policy and not leave it to local councils. Why, because they all come up with different solutions to the same problem and different solutions cost more and lose the benefits of … Continue reading →

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T-Mobile impresses as I move on

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Brian

I am coming to the end of an 18 Month contract with T-Mobile and the whole Family is moving onto the 3 network. The free 3 to 3 calls are too good and the savings from those will almost make … Continue reading →

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Digital radio adverts annoy

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Brian

I know it takes a lot to annoy me but the latest radio adverts for digital radio take the biscuit. The implication is that you will never again suffer from missing part of your programme ever again and you will … Continue reading →

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Teaching assistants’ role queried – The Emperor’s new clothes

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Brian

The BBC reports today that The Institute for Education has come to the conclusion that Teaching Assistants can cause pupils to make less progress not more. As you would expect, a spokesman for the Department for Children, Schools and Families, which funded the … Continue reading →

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Electric Cars

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Brian

I want one. No really I do. Ideal for commuting; who needs a long range for going the 10 miles to work. And if work provide charging points so much the better. I could save a bundle and help the … Continue reading →

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