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Mazda 3 – 3 years later
Well, okay, not quite – it’s been 2.5 years. I got my Mazda 3 back in 2017, the latest model of the car. It promised a lot and, next summer, it will going back to the dealership for the last time – either to be replaced or part-exchanged so that I can go elsewhere. How…
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Why are car manufacturers starting to ignore safety?
I used to love the idea of one day owning a Tesla. But that’s changed. I’m looking at getting a VW Golf next year, but I may not be getting the new Mark 8 model. Exactly why is due to both manufacturers (and they’re not alone) ignoring safety. Not just ignoring it but actively changing…
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How to not fall for bad statistics
What do bacon and speed cameras have in common? Professor Jen Rogers, Vice President of the Royal Statistic Society, shows how to cut through the bad statistics represented in the media and by our politicians. Teaching you phrases such as “correlation is not causation” and “regression to the mean”, this is highly educational and should…
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And, just like that, you’ve contributed to WordPress Core
During my WordCamp Edinburgh talk, I was saying just how easy it can be to contribute to WordPress. Here’s an example of my own from just yesterday. (cue cloudy dream sequence) It all started with this Tweet in my timeline…
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The Legoland loop (updated)
After a recent trip of Legoland, Windsor, I’ve had to turn to their customer service to resolve an issue. But it’s all got stuck in a loop where they direct me to a third party and third party direct me back to them. Here’s what happened… my daughter went on a ride called “Driving School”,…