Rory Jenkins http://roryjenkins.com Notes, thoughts, ideas and ramblings. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 There simply is no credible scientific alternative to the theory that humans are warming the atmosphere. http://roryjenkins.com/2012/02/there-simply-is-no-credible-scientific-alternative-to-the-theory-that-humans-are-warming-the-atmosphere/ http://roryjenkins.com/2012/02/there-simply-is-no-credible-scientific-alternative-to-the-theory-that-humans-are-warming-the-atmosphere/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:12:12 +0000 Rory http://roryjenkins.com/?p=241 Continue reading →]]> An interesting article by New Scientist on how it may be that organisations are using tobacco company tactics to say climate change isn’t being influenced by mankind.

There is the issue, that their isn’t scientific consensus as to the level of the impact and how this will play out.

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21328533.600-dont-cloud-young-minds.html

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]]> http://roryjenkins.com/2012/02/teacher-takes-on-a-kid-in-rap-battle/feed/ 0 The scale of things – VERY cool http://roryjenkins.com/2012/02/the-scale-of-things-very-cool/ http://roryjenkins.com/2012/02/the-scale-of-things-very-cool/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:36:22 +0000 Rory http://roryjenkins.com/?p=229 The scale of things – VERY cool
http://htwins.net/scale2/

]]> http://roryjenkins.com/2012/02/the-scale-of-things-very-cool/feed/ 0 Nudge theory in UK gov & councils http://roryjenkins.com/2012/02/nudge-theory-in-uk-gov-councils/ http://roryjenkins.com/2012/02/nudge-theory-in-uk-gov-councils/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:57:04 +0000 Rory http://roryjenkins.com/?p=227 Continue reading →]]> Nudge theory trials ‘are working’ say officials

Trials suggest millions of pounds could be saved by using “nudge theory” about how people behave to encourage them to pay taxes and fines, officials say.

Trials organised by a special government unit suggest so-called “nudge theory” could play a “key role” in reducing fraud, error and debt.

Using simpler language in letters, highlighting key messages and stressing “social norms” have more tax boosted compliance.

In one case, a local authority saved £240,000 on false council tax claims.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-16943729

]]> http://roryjenkins.com/2012/02/nudge-theory-in-uk-gov-councils/feed/ 0 Climate change action or not ? http://roryjenkins.com/2012/02/climate-change-action-or-not/ http://roryjenkins.com/2012/02/climate-change-action-or-not/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:09:58 +0000 Rory http://roryjenkins.com/?p=223

]]> http://roryjenkins.com/2012/02/climate-change-action-or-not/feed/ 0 “If I can only scrape a living, at least it will be a living worth scraping” http://roryjenkins.com/2012/02/if-i-can-only-scrape-a-living-at-least-it-will-be-a-living-worth-scraping/ http://roryjenkins.com/2012/02/if-i-can-only-scrape-a-living-at-least-it-will-be-a-living-worth-scraping/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:05:24 +0000 Rory http://roryjenkins.com/?p=221 Well worth the watch (do watch it to the end)
http://www.dolectures.com/lectures/do-trust-in-the-things-you-love/

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A loss of sea ice could be a cause of the bitter winds that have swept across the UK in the past week, weather experts say”
]]> http://roryjenkins.com/2012/02/is-the-current-europe-big-freeze-due-to-climate-change/feed/ 0 Experiencing the world through 2nd hand information isn’t enough http://roryjenkins.com/2012/02/experiencing-the-world-through-2nd-hand-information-isnt-enough/ http://roryjenkins.com/2012/02/experiencing-the-world-through-2nd-hand-information-isnt-enough/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:24:46 +0000 Rory http://roryjenkins.com/?p=217 Continue reading →]]> This was a commment by a chap, sponsored by Red Bull (and I assume others) who was doing some truly amazing snow boarding.
A great line, a great life.
I agree that the more you can personally experience, the better, and it does then become unique and personal. BUT I also got a lot from watching him and his friends get up to their amazing experiences.

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]]> http://roryjenkins.com/2012/01/ben-wilson-kitesurfing-un-hooking-tips/feed/ 0 How to search Google http://roryjenkins.com/2012/01/how-to-search-google/ http://roryjenkins.com/2012/01/how-to-search-google/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:05:21 +0000 Rory http://roryjenkins.com/?p=210 Continue reading →]]> A great article on how to be more effective and efficient in Google searches.
- there are lots of codes and other snippets so you can narrow your search and also search for something that is more likely to give the information you are searching for.

http://mashable.com/2011/11/24/google-search-infographic/

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