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Of Stoned Philosophers and Potty Lexicons

May 3rd, 2008 · 1 Comment · Four pillars

It appears that the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance, (otherwise known as AQA), in its infinite wisdom, has decided to offer Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone as a set text. AQA is the UK’s largest exam board, and the text has been set for a module called Themes in Language and Literature.

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Service with a smile … and at Terminal 5, at that!

May 3rd, 2008 · 12 Comments · Four pillars

I’m known to take contrarian views, but I don’t really try to be contrarian per se. I’m just not hung up about following the herd.
The herd, whoever they may be, have been Terminal 5 (and BA) bashing for some time now. And for many reasons. It’s a big ambitious project with space for many things [...]

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People make shoes, not money: Part R0804

May 3rd, 2008 · 8 Comments · Four pillars

I read extensively, trying to make every effort to “filter on the way out, not the way in”. I try and tell myself that by doing this, I avoid painting myself into heretical corners, I make sure I am aware of other opinions; in effect, I seek to minimise undue bias by scouring the works [...]

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