For ordinary people

This is just the best example of British wit, sarcasm and social commentary.

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Fighting the war against terror by blowing air up your shirt

Just went through 2 “secondary security” checks at San Francisco airport today and got introduced to this delightful contraption. “To collect microscopic particles for analysis, the EntryScan3 takes advantage of a natural upward airflow around the body called the “human convection plume.” By not using forced airflow from a fan-which stirs up dust and other… Continue reading Fighting the war against terror by blowing air up your shirt

I am a duck

Just to cheer me up… here’s some of the latest lovely things from Dopplr

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Shalom

I’m in Tel Aviv. My nose is sun-burnt. It’s warm all the time. First vacation since backpacking in Spain in 2003 which was also the last time I went for a swim in the sea. Yes, yes, 4 days isn’t exactly long enough, but I take what I can get. Note to self: should do… Continue reading Shalom

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