Cromercrox
is an author who lives in Cromer, Norfolk, England, with his family and numerous pets. He enjoys writing, playing rock organ, beachcombing, supporting Norwich City FC, and falling asleep. By day he is a Senior Editor of a well-known weekly professional science journal beginning with N, whose parent organisation wishes it to be known that none of the views expressed on this blog are theirs, because they don't know where they've been.Twitstorm
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... is a long way away from anywhere, and if I were you, I shouldn't start from here. By the time you get to the outskirts of Cromer, any distinctions between science, beachcombing, social commentary, writing and animal husbandry have started to blur. When the process is complete, you know you've arrived at the End Of The Pier Show. So, welcome. Find somewhere to park your unicycle. Pull up agirrafechair. Make yourself comfortable.-
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Monthly Archives: October 2010
A Famous Victory
It all started with a blog post. This one, to be precise, posted on 8 September, in which a postdoctoral researcher in London decided that whereas and notwithstanding inasmuch as which it was all good and fine to grumble about … Continue reading
Jennifer L Rohn talks about ‘The Honest Look’
Yesterday my camcorder and I were privileged to have been invited to the launch of The Honest Look, the new novel from my friend Dr Jennifer L. Rohn. Here is Dr Rohn talking about the book, plus some never-before-seen exclusive … Continue reading
Up To A Point, Prime Minister
The Rt Hon David Cameron MP The Prime Minister 10 Downing Street London SW1A 2AA 12 October 2010 Dear Sir re: Proposed cuts in science funding I should like to offer belated congratulations on winning the General Election. I am … Continue reading
Move Over Nigella, I AM A Domestic Goddess
At a tea party recently thrown by fellow Domestic God Mr N. C. of Norwich, the Croxii enjoyed his supremely fluffy scones topped with a home-made preserve called Apple Butter. Mr N. C. gave me a recipe he’d modified himself … Continue reading
The World’s Gone Mad
I’ve just learned that in the current financial year, bankers plan to award themselves bonuses of £7bn – more than twice the entire UK science budget (£3.2bn, before planned cuts). I thank my correspondent S. F. Of Stockholm for this … Continue reading
Why Are You Reading This? Support Science Is Vital Instead.
Science is vital to our health and wealth. Our government wants to cut science funding – when countries such as the US are hoping to beat the recession by funding science more. Even India is increasing science funds by %150. … Continue reading
It Has Not Escaped Our Notice #343
This one spotted by my correspondent Professor Trellis of North Wales, while holidaying in Turkey, illustrates a brutally honest attitude to commerce:
Kittylitterosaurus erectus
CAT: Wow, Heidi! Did you see this story about dinosaur bones? DOG: I like bones. Yummy. Where’s it from? CAT: It’s from a place called British Columbia, which is in Canada. DOG: That’s where LeaderOfPack’s friend Dr C. E. of … Continue reading
Another Mystery Lump of Gunge For You To Identify
This lunchtime, to celebrate Canis croxorum’s third birthday, we went to the beach. Actually, we’d have gone to the beach whether it was Canis croxorum’s birthday or not, but that’s not important right now. While we were there I picked … Continue reading
