Monthly Archives: February 2013

The Vanity (or Narcissism*) of small differences

Posted on 20/02/2013 by jameswilding

This is one of the great phrases that, once uncovered rolls around the mind and gathers stuff. As it’s half-term, dear reader, you’ll forgive me that indiscretion of listening to Radio 4 during the daytime. And sometime Monday morning, as I was … Continue reading →

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‘Those who do not move, do not notice their chains.’ Rosa Luxemburg

Posted on 20/02/2013 by jameswilding

A NotebookLLM conversation on this article can be found here: https://schl.cc:443/gp Throughout the ages, philosophers have highlighted that man imprisons himself within his own petty conventions and behaviours. Plato’s original Allegory of the Cave has us picture slaves tethered to a wall and, … Continue reading →

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What the Pope gave up for Lent…

Posted on 12/02/2013 by jameswilding

…playing with Fire. This stunning picture recorded a few hours after the Holy Father’s resignation from the Holy See gives a ‘Dan Brown Novel’s take on proceedings.  For those of you not familiar with Mr Brown’s Oeuvres, he writes mystery who-dunnits … Continue reading →

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Burns Night, traffic, neighbours and our localism policy – something about the beef!

Posted on 08/02/2013 by jameswilding

The other Saturday, Burns Night was an outstanding success; not only because of the wonderful food, wine and company, but as a fundraiser for our sports tours – providing the auction prize cash comes in – we will have raised over £4,000.  Well … Continue reading →

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G-Whiz – 6 years on the road and still travelling

Posted on 07/02/2013 by jameswilding

It’s a dog’s life they say.  And 1 canine year = 7 human ones, so when man’s best friend reaches 6 years old, they’d just be entering early middle age (perhaps), turning 40 or thereabouts. My little silver electric beastie … Continue reading →

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BETT 2013 showcase “Gone Google, what next?”

Posted on 06/02/2013 by jameswilding

Here is the presentation I was invited to give at BETT 2013 from the Google stand in the Excel centre. The stars of my presentation were Chris Rowan, Joe Reeve and Barnaby Morton-Woodruffe, who as teacher and pupils showed where engagement and … Continue reading →

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“vapid happy talk” – No, really…? Gove climb down!

Posted on 06/02/2013 by jameswilding

Apparently, according to a major study by the Sutton Trust reported last month, Independent School applicants for University write better personal statements than their state-sector counterparts. Says the BBC “The Sutton Trust says pupils from independent schools are more likely … Continue reading →

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