Archive for the ‘Miscellaneous’ Category
A tale of three parrots
October 11th, 2006 by Roger Darlington
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Feeling unappreciated?
October 6th, 2006 by Roger Darlington
It’s Friday and you can’t wait for the weekend. So, to cheer yourself up, check out this link.
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Male or female?
October 4th, 2006 by Roger Darlington
You might not have known this, but a lot of non-living objects are actually either male or female. You can check out some examples here.
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How long till Christmas?
October 3rd, 2006 by Roger Darlington
If you really want to know, click here.
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Keeping you posted
October 1st, 2006 by Roger Darlington
Last month, I explained in a posting how, on behalf of the consumer watchdog Postwatch, I had done seven radio & television interviews about what is popularly known as junk mail but more correctly known as unsolicited mail. The subject became a source of media fascination owing to the suspension by Royal Mail of a […]
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Hammered in Hammersmith
September 22nd, 2006 by Roger Darlington
In mid May, I attended my first meeting as Chairman of the Greater London Region of Postwatch to hear protests against the proposed conversion of a main post office into a franchised operation. I blogged about this under the heading “Air red over Golders Green”. In the event, negotiations with the proposed franchisee – a […]
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A new word for you
September 21st, 2006 by Roger Darlington
apopelexy, n. A fit of extreme anger; rage at the Pope. For example: “The Muslim world suffered collective apopelexy at the pontiff’s quotation of a Byzantine emperor that Muhammad commanded Islam be spread by the sword.” At least, I think this is what the word means – but I’m not infallible.
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What’s in a McDonald’s?
September 20th, 2006 by Roger Darlington
OK, I admit it. I occasionally call into a McDonald’s for a quick meal when I need something cheap and cheerful and quick – like tonight, after a gruelling public meeting on a post office closure (more about that in another posting). The chain is now trying to provide more information to customers on what […]
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Is the postage stamp licked?
September 19th, 2006 by Roger Darlington
Life and times of the British postage stamp: 1840 The Penny Black, the world’s first adhesive stamp, is issued for use on May 6 following a Government reform paper which suggested postage should be prepaid by the sender. A Two Penny Blue is also issued. Both feature Queen Victoria’s head. 1854 Perforations appear on stamps […]
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A quiz in 4 parts (1)
September 9th, 2006 by Roger Darlington
The following short quiz consists of 4 questions and will tell you whether you are qualified to be a professional. The questions are not that difficult. But click for the answer until you have answered the question! 1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator?
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