Rovio (Finland) who make the famous Angry Birds game are to cut 130 jobs (16%) of its workforce. Angry Birds is very addictive game!
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-29458445 .
Thursday, 2 October 2014
Lynsey de Paul dies
The singer/songwriter Lynsey de Paul has died in her mid-60s from a suspected brain tumour. She was most famous in the 1970s.
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-29457228 .
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-29457228 .
Sepura PLC
My old company, Sepura, continues to "hold its own" with shares holding their ground. Although they have fallen back from their peak of over 150p a share earlier this year, they are hovering around the 140-142p a share currently, which is just above the price at which they were floated about 12 years ago.
With both TETRA and DMR products they have a good future with a world-wide market.
UPDATE 1605z: Shares in Sepura ended the day at 140.5p.
UPDATE 3.9.14 2245z: Shares ended at 141.0p.
With both TETRA and DMR products they have a good future with a world-wide market.
UPDATE 1605z: Shares in Sepura ended the day at 140.5p.
UPDATE 3.9.14 2245z: Shares ended at 141.0p.
Wednesday, 1 October 2014
David Cameron's speech today
Well, I think it very unlikely I shall vote Labour in the General Election next year. I have voted labour several times in the past. I don't like Ed Milliband (at all) and he left out vital parts in his recent Labour Party conference speech on the deficit and immigration. At the moment, I am inclined to vote Conservative as they seem to have the better policies. I wish the Conservatives were less "toffs" though. In truth,whoever gets elected will have a tough time. I am not voting UKIP.
The difference between the 2 main parties is really not that great. As a "first past the post" election, tactical voting will be called for. I'd like to vote Green but think this will be a wasted vote in a General Election.
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-29433919 .
The difference between the 2 main parties is really not that great. As a "first past the post" election, tactical voting will be called for. I'd like to vote Green but think this will be a wasted vote in a General Election.
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-29433919 .
Car tax discs - not needed from today
As of Oct 1st 2014, it is no longer necessary to display a car tax disc in the window of your car in the UK. Using computer records, enforcement officers can use registration details to check if a car is taxed and insured.
But apparently the on-line tax system is falling over. See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29430979 .
But apparently the on-line tax system is falling over. See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29430979 .
Burwell Museum
See http://www.burwellmuseum.org.uk/ .
Well worth a visit and a local museum that "punches above its weight".
Always lots to see and do and ideal for children with lots of "hands on" things to enjoy.
Well worth a visit and a local museum that "punches above its weight".
Always lots to see and do and ideal for children with lots of "hands on" things to enjoy.
Tuesday, 30 September 2014
Preserving British Values
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-29414574 . On this, I agree with the Home Secretary.
Great Britain does have values and these are worth preserving. The latest moves, planned for the next parliament, will be controversial as some will see them as an infringement of civil liberties. On balance, I favour the move to keep extremism at bay.
Great Britain does have values and these are worth preserving. The latest moves, planned for the next parliament, will be controversial as some will see them as an infringement of civil liberties. On balance, I favour the move to keep extremism at bay.
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