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Friday 30 March 2012

I love this video from youtube. http://youtu.be/fqymcJRSbxI

Drunk man belts out perfect rendition of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody whilst the three back of a cop car.

Friday 23 March 2012

Queen's Diamond Jubilee visit to Manchester

I few snaps taken today, as the Queen visits Manchester in the North West for her Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

These were taken during her visit to the town hall.



queen's diamond jubilee


queen's diamond jubilee



queen's diamond jubilee



queen's diamond jubilee



queen's diamond jubilee



queen's diamond jubilee



queen's diamond jubilee



queen's diamond jubilee



queen's diamond jubilee



queen's diamond jubilee



queen's diamond jubilee



queen's diamond jubilee



queen's diamond jubilee


Postcode demographic profiling - CheckMyArea.com

Postcode based information for all postcodes free – any UK post code area described

Hmmm, looks pretty interesting, trying to derive one of the 54 standard geodemographic information about the area, based on postcode, credit and other sources.

List of sources mentioned are:
Census
Register of court judgements
Insolvency records
Lifestyle information collected from questionnaires
Credit scores

It makes for some interesting reading, especially what assumptions are made from the census.

Tuesday 13 March 2012

Netgear WGR614 v6 DSL (cable) Wireless Router

For sale: my Netgear router, £10 from Warrington (pickup) - surplus to requirements as I've moved, and I'm not on cable anymore.

My Netgear WGR614 v6 DSL Wireless router (cable router suitable for VIRGIN cable internet):

Key Features
Wireless Technology: Wireless G
Wireless Speed: 54 Mbps
Port Speed: 10/100
DLNA Certified: No
USB for File Sharing: No
Built in Modem: No
Connectivity: Wired & Wireless

Netgear WGR614 v6

Netgear WGR614 v6

Netgear WGR614 v6

Friday 9 March 2012

BMI Body Mass Index reference chart

I've just come across a quick lookup chart for the BMI (body mass index)

BMI Chart

The traditional way of calculating it is:


English BMI Formula
BMI = ( Weight in Pounds / ( Height in inches x Height in inches ) ) x 703

Metric BMI Formula
BMI = ( Weight in Kilograms / ( Height in Meters x Height in Meters ) )

Tuesday 6 March 2012

Skoda Fabia Brake Disc and Brake Pads change


Skoda Fabia Brake disc and pad change.

A recent much needed brake disc and brake pad change, and a dry day gave me the chance for a spot of motor DIY.





Front brake pad comparison

My EBC brake pads from Brakes4u.co.uk

(Ultimax)

New pad (left) vs old pad (right).

Skoda Fabia Brake change




These pads were sooo thin, and brittle, they flaked off once removed.

Skoda Fabia Brake change


Skoda Fabia Brake change




Front disc comparison.

(might aswell change the disc and pads as a complete job)

Skoda Fabia Brake change


Skoda Fabia Brake change





Front discs fitted.

Skoda Fabia Brake change


Skoda Fabia Brake change




Rear brake pads.

New pad (left) vs old pad (right)

Skoda Fabia Brake change




Rear disc fitted.

Skoda Fabia Brake change




Here's a picture of the old parts.

Skoda Fabia Brake change




The discs had plenty of "meat" on them, but the pads were completely shot.


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