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A little while ago, rather than re-educate drivers, cyclists and pedestrians; or enforce existing traffic violations, Camden Council chose to realign a pelican crossing and ban left-turns from Tavistock Place (eastbound) into Marchmont Street. There aren’t any signs proclaiming that there are new priorities and road changes. Sometimes the police would spend time on a [...] You know you’ve hit the ultimate consumer society when the Wii is advertised as a way to keep fit and “burn off those Christmas pounds”. Take the 73 in London. There’s a lovely posh lady telling you the name of each bus stop before you reach it. Euston Square Station gets a special addittion – “Alight here for University College Hospital”. Isn’t that a little confusing though, when the next stop is called “Universtiy College Hospital”? Real ingredients? As opposed to fake ingredients? Glad I’m paying for only the best with Walker’s crisps. The great thing about these new mobile phones is that they can give you live directions to where you’re going. I’ve got several apps suited to walking, cycling and public transport on my ‘phone. I’ve even got one to track how many miles I cycle. I listen to/read or otherwise follow the directions, but make [...] We’ve all done it. Had to send an email to someone and trusted the first response we got back.
This roadsign, in the Morristown area of Swansea, Wales, gives the correct message in English – “No entry for heavy goods vehicles. Residential site only”. Apparently it was to make sure [...] 2010 sees the building I live in being graciously given a new lift by Camden Council. The original lift dated from 1963, and was not due to be replaced until 2023. Thanks to the local Labour Councillors, that’s been brought forward to 2010. Given the track record for project management within my building, and the [...] I’m sure most of us have seen the clip of the Oxfordshire Policeman sliding down the hill on a riot shield… Afterwards, Superintendent Andrew Murray, Oxford city commander, told The Guardian: “The snow has a habit of bringing out the child in all of us. I have spoken to the officers concerned and reminded [...] |
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