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curated: Jonathan Pie on NHS “outsourcing” and “efficiency savings”

Sun, Oct 23, 2016
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Pie comes the closest to Jon Stewart-style ranting political comedy of anyone in the UK.

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curated: Kate McKinnon’s outtakes from Ghostbusters

Sun, Oct 23, 2016
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You’re welcome.

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meet Disqus’s new spoiler tag (for hiding them)

Tue, Aug 23, 2016
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[This post is not behind the paywall.]

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tips for getting banned as a commenter…

Mon, Aug 08, 2016
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Hints for the frustrated fanboy manbaby. [This post is not behind the paywall.]

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new research hints at 3D as a possible learning aid

Fri, Jun 10, 2016
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This is preliminary research, and only small-scale, but I find the implications fascinating.

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Alan Rickman sings “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore”

Thu, Jan 14, 2016
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From Truly, Madly, Deeply, one of the greatest films ever…

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Thu, Nov 26, 2015
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I leave you to entertain yourself with this perennial classic…

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Nigel in Paris: a trip to Versailles

Tue, Sep 29, 2015
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We took the train to Versailles to visit ol’ king Louie’s house!

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Nigel in Paris: a walk through the Marais

Mon, Sep 28, 2015
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The Marais is a neighborhood on the Right Bank that is brimming with history and vibrant with modern energy.

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Nigel in Paris: face to face with gargoyles

Sun, Sep 27, 2015
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Featuring one of my most favorite photos of Nigel ever…

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