Lord Howe, who was a minister under Edward Heath and Margaret Thatcher said during a debate in the Lords, that British weights and measures were "in a mess".

"Litres for petrol and fizzy drinks, pints for beer and milk, metres and kilometres for athletics and the Ordinance Survey, miles per gallon . . . → Read More: Avoirdupois rules ok…]]> but should it?

Lord Howe, who was a minister under Edward Heath and Margaret Thatcher said during a debate in the Lords, that British weights and measures were "in a mess".

"Litres for petrol and fizzy drinks, pints for beer and milk, metres and kilometres for athletics and the Ordinance Survey, miles per gallon for cars, the metric system for school, still pounds and ounces for the market.

"This muddle does matter. It increases cost, confuses shoppers, leads to serious misunderstandings, causes accidents, confuses our children’s education and, quite bluntly, puts us all to shame."

And what about clothing size measurements, cricket pitches, yards of ale etc.  Got any more out there…

spotted by Ceri

which identical to one in which MI6 officer was found – video Reporter from South West News Service successfully tests the theory that Gareth Williams could have locked himself, without assistance, inside the bag in which he was found. Jim Fetherstonhaugh, a retired sergeant in the Royal Artillery, discovered the method . . . → Read More: Woman locks herself in holdall…]]>

which identical to one in which MI6 officer was found – video Reporter from South West News Service successfully tests the theory that Gareth Williams could have locked himself, without assistance, inside the bag in which he was found. Jim Fetherstonhaugh, a retired sergeant in the Royal Artillery, discovered the method of drawing the two zips together while leaving a gap big enough to reach out and close the padlock

It’s like a bear market a succession of lower highs then lower lows followed by brief rallies only to succumb to even lower lows – DGM, March 2012.

There are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there . . . → Read More: Should I get holiday cash now or leave it?]]>

It’s like a bear market a succession of lower highs then lower lows followed by brief rallies only to succumb to even lower lows – DGM, March 2012.

There are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns – there are things we do not know we don’t know – Donald Rumsfeld, February 2002.

You never know, he may end up taking over next door!  The MOD used it for the VC10 maintenance which has moved off the site – the hangar is enormous and very high – you can see above the hangar . . . → Read More: St. Athan]]> Bruce Dickinson (centre left) is planning to mend some planes in Twin Peaks (right).

You never know, he may end up taking over next door!  The MOD used it for the VC10 maintenance which has moved off the site – the hangar is enormous and very high – you can see above the hangar doors where a slot was made to accommodate the VC10 tail fin but they went inside OK unless there is anyone out there to correct me!

Good luck Bruce

Newt Gingrich, quoted by USA Today, saying he he doubts he’ll ever make another bid for president.

And as for endorsing Mitt, what about this?