Solving the two body problem for UK academics
The Two Body Problem refers to the difficulty academic couples have finding a job at the same university or at two universities within communing distance such that they can live together … Continue reading
The only PhD Thesis/Masters Dissertation template for Microsoft Word you will ever need
As I start to move into the writing up stage of my thesis, I have started to focus on the structure and layout of the final document. I’ve been particularly … Continue reading
Going parallel: understanding load balancing in R
With most computers now having many cores, parallelising your R code is a great way to reduce processing time, and there are lots of packages to help. But if you … Continue reading
Dancing with Foxes
Last weekend I got a fantastic opportunity to fly one of only two MDM-1 Fox aerobatic gliders in the country. The Fox is very different to other gliders, its short … Continue reading
How to dress (and equip) like a Pilot
With winter fast approaching, its time to check up on the clothes and equipment that you need for gliding. I should start with a disclaimer, this post is meant to … Continue reading
Success at last
After too many attempts I have finally completed my silver distance The day was looking promising with strong lift, but also strong winds from the south. Both Graham and I … Continue reading
Varsity Match 2013
In a closely contested varsity match at Bicester, Oxford won by 371 point to 352. Captain Malcolm Morgan and Joe Roberts represented Cambridge against Chris Ballance and Matt from Oxford. Day … Continue reading
A better Tax and Benefit System (Part 1)
The British tax and benefits system is something I spend a lot of my free time thinking about. Why? Would be a rational question to ask. Well put simply the taxes … Continue reading
Special Grass
In my ongoing saga to complete my Silver I took advantage of a thermic but windy day to attempt my 50k. The wind was from the South West, so the … Continue reading
Fifth Time Lucky
After three attempts to do my silver height, always foiled by logger problems. The opportunity to do it came up again. With only two problems. 1) It was very windy … Continue reading
Neural Discharge 