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2017-07-05 (Wednesday)

Writing

  1. Graphing the Guardian’s Eco Ratings for cars

    I made a graph comparing the fuel consumption and carbon emissions of cars reviewed by the Guardian, to the Eco Rating in the review.

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    @sarahtgold Thanks Sarah! 😀

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    @warrenellis The other day I ordered a subwoofer that’s made in Southend… I’m worried that it’ll only make the sound of you growling.

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    @shoez Thanks for the thought, but not my cup of tea I’m afraid.

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    @gilest That sounds like a desperate appeal, stuck to lampposts, with my sad face gazing out. (Thanks!)

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    @iotwatch Thank you! You are jolly awesome too.

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    @minor9th Oh you! No, YOU’RE amazing!

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    How consistent are the Guardian’s ‘On The Road’ car reviews’ Eco Ratings? I graphed them to find out gyford.com/phil/writing/2…

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    @yoz Thank you Yozlet! 😘

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    @paulpod Thanks! Ambition: Only have work when it’s wet or cold.

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    @genmon Thanks! :awkward shoulder punch:

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    @russelldavies At the end of the day I’d like to hit the ground running. If we can get the ball rolling you’ll get more bang for your buck. It’s a win-win!

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    @hostler Thanks for “circling back”!

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    That page about my work could be better. I’ll “reach out” and give you a “heads up” when I’ve improved my “offering”.

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    Friends, followers, wealthy organisations! I am now freelancing again. Do get in touch if you want web things made! gyford.com/phil/work/

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    Never work with children or animals or the Facebook API.

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    .@guardian @RupertNeate When you say the Shard laser display was “dazzling” I think you mean “disappointing” or “underwhelming”.

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    Writing up this work was the last thing I did with the lovely IF: twitter.com/projectsbyif/s…

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    Last week we wrote about @StackOverflow ⌘+C’ed snippets & security, here’re some ideas for how to make it better projectsbyif.com/ideas/safety-c…

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  • guydeboredom’s avatar

    Why for are there pullquotes below the fold on pieces written for the web? If I'm scrolling I'm already reading the damn story.

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    @dracos sounds like my authentication logs

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    STOP US BEFORE WE KILL AGAIN