Richard P Grant
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Category Archives: Friday afternoon
Standard Model
As Tyrant for Life one of my (self-appointed, obviously) responsibilities is to keep an eye on the goings-on over at our outpost in the Gamma Quadrant. So it was that on Thursday lunchtime that I was catching up on the … Continue reading
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One step beyond
What did I really think when I made the decision to leave the lab and pursue a career using my other skills? To be honest, I don’t really know. I don’t really remember. “It seemed a good idea at the … Continue reading
Who are you?
I asked someone to send me a brief CV in relation to something I was doing for the day job. They took me at my word, and sent this haiku: I sit on my butt Hiding from controversy Dispensing wisdom … Continue reading
Ignobel behaviour
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On Popper
I have to say, I disagree with Jenny’s post, and I’m going to disprove the alternative hypothesis for eight minutes.

