Category Archives: Noteworthy

Damned Snow

Posted on December 4, 2008 by PaulB

Having breathed a sigh of relief in my last post that Manchester didn’t get the snow reported at the time, I can say we did get a bit on Tuesday. I know, because the first footstep I took outside met … Continue reading →

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Planely Mad

Posted on February 8, 2008 by PaulB

The Japanese intend to chuck 100 paper planes into orbit. Constructed from silicon treated, heatproof paper and measuring around 20 cm in length, the places will depart from the International Space Station and head earthward. The planes will cover around … Continue reading →

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Compare and Contrast: 2

Posted on February 5, 2008 by PaulB

Suicide bombs. Unrest in Chad. Public sector pay cuts. And Holly Willoughby’s cleavage. I had to raise them again, because another tabloid did yesterday, with another front page picture and a claimed plethora of complaints. To be honest, Holly wore … Continue reading →

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