Monthly Archives: March 2014

Medicine and Maths

Posted on 16 March 2014 by Henry Gee

As you both know, Crox Minor wants to become a surgeon, and some time ago she announced that what she most wanted to do to celebrate her 16th birthday was to go to London and visit the Hunterian Museum at … Continue reading →

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Getting the Writing Right

Posted on 15 March 2014 by Athene Donald

As one moves through life, there are many different types of writing one needs to master. Schooling may produce a standardised kind of essay which is of only limited use when it comes to writing one’s thesis. Many universities will … Continue reading →

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Downbound Train

Posted on 14 March 2014 by rpg

A funny thing happened on the way to Borough this evening. The train was delayed as we pulled into Old Street. The driver said there was a faulty train ahead being taken out of service. He warned us that lots … Continue reading →

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It Has Not Escaped Our Notice #47

Posted on 14 March 2014 by Henry Gee

Custom-made Universes, made to order in Cromer. And you thought Cromer was all about crabs.

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The Anonymity of Warfare

Posted on 13 March 2014 by Henry Gee

My colleague Professor S. C. of London has just alerted us to a short film clip showing how airmen prepared an atomic bomb for use on Nagasaki in 1945, commenting that the full horror of the piece lies in its … Continue reading →

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The horror is in the detail

Posted on 13 March 2014 by Stephen

I recently came across a film on YouTube called ‘Unedited footage of the bombing of Nagasaki (silent)’. It is one of the dullest and most horrific things I have ever seen. The film shows US servicemen on Tinian island performing … Continue reading →

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Lines. Lines. Lines.

Posted on 12 March 2014 by Richard Wintle

I have lines on my mind. Just recently, commercial photographer and photography instructor Zack Arias has (finally!) launched his DEDPXL website, complete with Q&A videos, the obligatory blog, links to merchandise including the upcoming renewal of his popular Onelight instructional … Continue reading →

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Repair Newie

Posted on 12 March 2014 by Henry Gee

Cromer is pulling itself together after last December’s storm surge. When the Canes croxorum and I took advantage of the sunshine earlier today to investigate, we found that the beach huts were, in general, assuming a more upright state, though … Continue reading →

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The Great War Remembered #2

Posted on 11 March 2014 by Henry Gee

‘Standing Orders, Poussin-en-Corbeille, 1917′ by the Cromer Poultry Great War Re-Enactment Society. While we’re on the subject of the Great War, I’d recommend the BBC Mini-Series 37 Days to War, which you can view on the BBC iPlayer, but probably … Continue reading →

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The Book Thief of Gravity

Posted on 9 March 2014 by Henry Gee

I spent most of yesterday afternoon and late evening watching two very different films: The Book Thief, and Gravity. Here, then, are my impressions – be aware that there are spoilers, so, if you don’t want to know what happens, … Continue reading →

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