Gosh, this Wellcome Trust announcement has turned this place into a bit of an echo chamber this afternoon. It might be in part because it does seem like an odd decision, hard to justify in the terms … (View Post)

@Cyclefree rolling back a few steps thanks for pushing the Fire Brigade story - I confess I am one who scrolled past it and probably wouldn’t have taken enough notice without your provocation upthrea… (View Post)

Agreed, although I didn't actually read Sean F's post as ideological - well-paid employment is generally a good thing, competition isn't always. You may well know Sean better and be ab… (View Post)

@Cyclefree thanks for another thought-provoking header. I don't quite share your views on this topic, but your detailed analysis in invaluable in shining a light on the process. I had heard you … (View Post)

Again, agreed. One of the nicest houses I have lived in was a three-bed detached place in Conisbrough (not that far north I know, but to this Cornish lad it felt that way. The pitiful amount I spent … (View Post)