Sorry, but Saudi Arabia has done itself, and Islam, no favours at all by choosing to give a moderate blogger 1000 lashes and a long prison sentence. If I had my way we would cease all trade with this barbaric place. I gather that (because of media outrage?) they are to review his case. Allah be praised!
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-30856403 .
Saudi Arabia comes across as a medieval society, best avoided. If they want to improve their image in the 21st century they know full well what to do.
Friday, 16 January 2015
Where I lived as a child
Longer days
Already the evenings are about 30 minutes lighter than they were and the rate of increase speeds up as we get further through the month. I noticed that quite a lot of daffodils are in bloom in Cambridge. Well before the end of January is very early indeed.
By mid February, when we do our walk at nearby Landwade, we expect to see all manner of winter flowers in bloom.
See http://www.timeanddate.com/sun/uk/cambridge .
By mid February, when we do our walk at nearby Landwade, we expect to see all manner of winter flowers in bloom.
See http://www.timeanddate.com/sun/uk/cambridge .
Ascent of Man U3AC course
Mid afternoon, I start my second U3AC course (University of the Third Age in Cambridge) in Cambridge this academic year. It is called "Ascent of Man" following the work of Jacob Bronowski who did a TV series some years ago. I recently got a second hand copy of the hardback book which accompanied the series. It was much cheaper than a new paperback copy.
The University of the Third Age has a huge range of courses in Cambridge. We are very lucky.
UPDATE 1745z: The course was very disappointing. Also we almost immediately divided into 4 groups of 3 to discuss questions and formulate answers. This is a format I just detest and with my poor voice I find discussing topics very hard. The lecturer was not very good as well. I may change courses. Already I have contacted the U3AC office to check availability on another course.
The University of the Third Age has a huge range of courses in Cambridge. We are very lucky.
UPDATE 1745z: The course was very disappointing. Also we almost immediately divided into 4 groups of 3 to discuss questions and formulate answers. This is a format I just detest and with my poor voice I find discussing topics very hard. The lecturer was not very good as well. I may change courses. Already I have contacted the U3AC office to check availability on another course.
Thursday, 15 January 2015
Rising shares?
Sepura (SEPU) shares ended up at, what I believe is, their highest ever level today at 154.5p. Also after a dodgy morning the FTSE 100 share index ended up with gains on the day.
Relaunching the Sinclair ZX Spectrum Computer
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-30810148 .
A Nottinghamshire company is to relaunch the world famous ZX Spectrum computer with an SD slot and preloaded with thousands of games. The project has the blessings of Sir Clive Sinclair.
Very many years ago I was approached by Sir Clive to advise on antennas for his tiny TV. This was back in the 1970s. It was nice to be asked for help! He was interested in a joint venture on ICs at the time with Pye Telecom.
A Nottinghamshire company is to relaunch the world famous ZX Spectrum computer with an SD slot and preloaded with thousands of games. The project has the blessings of Sir Clive Sinclair.
Very many years ago I was approached by Sir Clive to advise on antennas for his tiny TV. This was back in the 1970s. It was nice to be asked for help! He was interested in a joint venture on ICs at the time with Pye Telecom.
Wednesday, 14 January 2015
FTSE 100 - heavy falls today
The FTSE 100 share index fell 2.54% today - a very bad day indeed. Let us hope the index stages a recovery. Forecasts of the index being over 7000 by the year end look very hopeful at the moment.
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