From thepoorsideoflife by way of dpac (please note the request at the end of the dpac version to contact your MP – I have already done so)
Source: You cannot serve two masters.. Universal credit and your employer.
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Railwayana and Evolution
An account of imaging at James and Sons with a focus on Railwayana, some links to pieces posted on whyevolutionistrue and a few general links.
INTRODUCTION
The mesalliance of subjects indicated by my title is brought about by the fact that I only have time for a very quick blog post, and the two things I most want to share are pictures of some interestinfg railwayana that will be in our next auction and a number of superb pieces that whyevolutionistrue have produced recently.
RAILWAYANA
I have had a particularly busy time imaging autcuion lots over the last few days, because the other person who regualrly does imaging was involved in a car accident (the car accident stats for Norfolk make grim reading because the lack of a proper public transport infrastructure and the prevalence of poverty mean that people start driving at the first available opportunity and are often using cars that are not really road worthy) is consequently off sick. Thankfully, albeit with a rejigging of work days for next week, we are on track for completing the catalogue by the end of Tuesday, which means that by the back end of next week printed copies should be available, and an online listing should be ready to view.
The two lots that especially caught my eye in and amongst the vast quanrtity of stuff I have been imaging were numbers 51 and 52, and I conclude this section with full photo galleries for both lots…
A FANTASTIC FIVE FROM WHYEVOLUTIONISTRUE
This blog, the title of which comes from a marvellous book by Jerry A Coyne has been in tremendous form just lately, with the pieces I am sahring merely the cream of a spectacular crop…
- Our first offering concerns the discovery of a new species of hominin.
- As someone with an interest in evolution who works for an auctioneer this story about the sale at auction of a letter in which Charles Darwin confirmed his non-belief was particularly appealing.
- This piece, the chronologically most recent of the five, is about a new book on Christian apologetics.
- Next an absolute crackerjack titled “Religious Freedom In A Nutshell” and accompanied by Ambrose Bierce’s classic definition of a Christian:
CHRISTIAN, n. One who believes that the New Testament is a divinely inspired book admirably suited to the spiritual needs of his neighbor. - Finally, this one about a lawsuit alleging that evolution is a faith (?!) which got the treatment it deserved – being unceremoniously booted out.
A FEW FINAL LINKS
Just a few final links:
- thepoorsideoflife‘s latest horror story from Ashton-Under-Lyne jobcentre – a man doused himself with petrol inside this vile establishment.
- Developments regarding Chris Packham:
The petition calling on the BBC not to sack him now has over 62,000 signatures
This campaign has been featured in the Mirror. - Finally, a thunderclap is up and running to tell the government to stop attacking disabled people.
Australia Fall to Brutal Broad-side
An account of the extraordinary first day of the 4th ashes test at Trent Bridge, some links and infographics.
INTRODUCTION
The 4th Ashes test at Trent Bridge got under way today. As well as a brief account of the day I have some links and other bits to share.
AUSTRALIA FALL TO BRUTAL BROAD-SIDE
England 274-4 approaching the close of Day 1 with Root still there on 124 sounds like a solid, no frills opening day but actually England won the toss, put Australia in and this happened…
Stuart Broad’s (yes, Brisbane newspaper, the guy you call the tall English medium pacer) 8-15 beaten on wickets taken in an ashes innings by an English bowler only by Jim Laker’s Old Trafford double act of 1956 (9-37 1st inns, 10-53 2nd inns). In all test history only two cheaper eight wicket hauls have been taken, both in the 19th century for England against South Africa: 8-7 by George Lohmann and 8-11 by Johnny Briggs.
The irony behind this tale of woe (for them) is that Australia, acting very much in the style of 1990s England, had attempted to strengthen their batting by bringing specialist batsman Shaun Marsh in for his all-rounder brother Mitchell.
The nearest an opening day of an ashes match in my lifetime has come to being this one-sided was at Melbourne in 2010 (Aus 98 all out, Eng 157-0 in response).
Sometime between now and 6PM Monday, unless the weather puts up more of a fight than the Aussies have managed, the little urn will be returning to English possession.
For more check this word document: THE 4TH ASHES TEST MATCH
LINKS
In my last post but one I mentioned a story about an autistic child being refused access to a supervised play area in a branch of IKEA. Well I have now used change.org to create a petition around this issue. I urge you all to sign and share.
Some of my readers may also a recall a 38degrees petition regarding a museum whose creator gained planning permission by lying about his intentions. Well the story has moved a little further, with this effort to create a museum that really is dedicated to women’s history.
My penultimate general share comes courtesy of thepoorsideoflife and is a horrifying story about a full-time carer being scandalously treated.
Finally, courtesy of Patheos, comes this story of a small victory for secularism.
AUTISM
I am delighted to have several autism-related stories to share:
- First, from Autism Mom comes this piece, titled “How Awesome is That?“
- Details from researchautism about a mentoring scheme.
- An event taking place in Gaywood, which is comfortable walking distance from King’s Lynn, this weekend:
AFTERWORD
Two things:
- I hope that you have enjoyed this and that some of you will share.
- I would like to end by thanking Stephen Hurrell, author of the book I reviewed in my last post for acknowledging said post and following me on twitter.
A Dull Grey Saturday
INTRODUCTION
As well as my title piece and accompanying photographs I have some cracking links to share with you.
A DULL GREY SATURDAY
In a classic application of Murphy’s Law today is dull and grey, immediately following several bright sunny work days. Not that unappealing weather meant that there was nothing to photograph – after being dry for some time the fountain in The Walks had water in it and was functioning as it should…
Just beyond that was a “Trivial Pursuit” type arrangement of flower beds, one half of which I captured for posterity…
The squirrels were not in the least deterred by filthy grey skies either…
The ducks and moorhens were enjoying the waters of the upper Millfleet as it flows through the parkland…
The younger generation were also in evidence out on the water…
Arriving at the river bank by way of Hardings Pits I took a shot looking towards the town…
Walking past the anti-flood wall near old Boal Quay I was gratified to spot this blackbird at quite close quarters…
My last shot was taken at the jetty now in its second summer of service, and hosting a single boat today…
LINKS
TWO AUTISM RELATED LINKS
I found this shocking story of institutionalized abuse (I can call it nothing else), by way of twitter and I have already made contact with the author and subject of the story, Jennifer Msumba who posted it on her blog Here is an infographic for you…
My second autism related link concerns Kevin Healey of the National Autistic Society and his continuing effort to get twitter to protect him properly. That perennial source of fine material Huffington Post is running an article by him about cyber-bullying. For some time, Kevin has been running a petition via change,org to put pressure on twitter to do the right thing.
A GOOD NEWS STORY COMBINED WITH A CALL TO ACTION
The petition calling on Playmobil to produce toys that show disabled people in a positive light has succeeded in persuading them, after gaining more than 50,000 signatures. As well as celebrating, the organisers are using this as a springboard for tackling their next target, Lego. To view, sign and share this new petition please follow this link.
SATIRE-DAY
A couple of crackers in this mini-section:
1)Dan Keeling on how the rich stay rich and the poor stay poor.
2)This gem from kittysjones.
OTHER LINKS
The dailyinspirationblog have come up trumps with this piece about Aristotle.
Patheos, who feature regularly in the links section of this blog, are here again, this time with a report on a particularly egregious piece of legislation which will cause the adoption rate in the state of Michigan to plummet.
My next link to share comes courtesy of thepoorsideoflife and concerns new targets for DWP compliance interviews.
My next and penultimate link is to a piece from handandmouse which combines slamming George Osborne with arguing cogently for Jeremy Corbyn to be on the ballot paper for the Labour leadership election.
To end this section here is a link to a piece in the Lynn News about how the town will be celebrating the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta.
PHOTOS AND AN AFTERWORD
AFTERWORD
I hope you have enjoyed this blog post and will be inspired to share it.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Here are a few random pics that I choose to share…
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