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You can’t see many stars in London, but on a clear night you can see a few and it drives me mad not knowing what some of the brighter stars and planets are. So I was thrilled to find Stellarium. … Continue reading →

the little book of hoe Originally uploaded by gilesbooth. Just got the new howies catalogue, called the Little Book of Hope. Their language can be a bit sickly, and I’m disappointed they don’t seem to have many new graphic tees, … Continue reading →

The MSF low frequency time-signal that drives ‘radio-controlled’ clocks is moving from Rugby to Anthorn in the Lake District. That sounds like quite a mad idea as Rugby feels like it’s in the middle of the country and anything in … Continue reading →

I like Bad Science. Which is to say, I really enjoy the column of that name in The Guardian written by Ben Goldacre. I’m a sucker for anything that shows that the opposite of what most people think is, in … Continue reading →

The excellent Channel 4 sit-com Green Wing has just finished its second series. I love everything about it. I love the casting, the writing, the editing, the music. It’s just about the only current British TV programme that can hold … Continue reading →