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bookofjoe: How to Access Blocked Websites — by Amit Agarwal I have this problem here in Kuwait, some sites are blocked that are useful. I use Anonymizer. It is fairly cheap and works OK. More on it on my Mister Ian’s computer tips page, scroll down to see it.

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Carbon trading is a fraud?

By Ian on April 27, 2007 in Environment

Dvorak Uncensored » Carbon trading is a fraud? from Dvorak Uncensoree A Financial Times investigation has uncovered widespread failings in the new markets for greenhouse gases, suggesting some organisations are paying for emissions reductions that do not take place. I said this previously in the blog here. The problem with carbon trading is it is [...]

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Dusty Rain

By Ian on April 25, 2007 in Uncategorized

Sounds like the name of a country and western song? The car gets washed regularly and I don’t always park it under the sun shelter. So waking up this morning I got the following. I don’t know if it rains dust or the dust is picked up as the rain falls, or the dust is [...]

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Higher ceilings promote creativity

By Ian on April 25, 2007 in Uncategorized

I like high ceilings. I would rather have a high ceiling than a larger floor space — within reason. In Europe they tend to have higher ceilings and smaller rooms in the older buildings. At least that is my experience in Austria. Though the research is retail focused you can read more at: High ceilings [...]

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Divemaster Ian

By Ian on April 23, 2007 in SCUBA

Well not yet, but I’m taking the course now. In PADI’s words: What can PADI Divemasters do? Work at local dive centers, on live-aboard dive boats, yachts and at exotic resort locations Assist PADI Instructors with students Lead PADI Scuba Divers on guided dive tours Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers Teach PADI Discover Snorkeling [...]

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