341: The exercise will do you good   Monday 8 February 2010

The Royal Mile, Edinburgh

The Royal Mile, Edinburgh

“Walking is a great way to discover more about an area, improve your fitness, protect the environment and save money.”
source: direct.gov

340: Tubby tots   Friday 5 February 2010

unnamed alley off High Street, Musselburgh

unnamed alley, High Street, Musselburgh

“Parents are stuffing food into their children. The portion sizes are too large, they are insisting the children finish what’s on the plate and much of the food being eaten has high levels of fat, sugar and salt.”
source: Telegraph.co.uk

339: Mind the bugs don’t bite   Thursday 4 February 2010

Pleasance, Edinburgh

Pleasance, Edinburgh

“Avoid stains by using a mattress protector, but if you do get marks, dab them with some kind of foamy detergent”
source: 4 Homes

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338: What’s for dinner?   Wednesday 3 February 2010

Butchers/hardware store, Roman Road, London

Butchers/hardware store, Roman Road, London

“MORE than a quarter of Westcountry schoolchildren think beef burgers come from pigs … Other bizarre responses include pupils believing rabbits, plastic or sheep were the main ingredient of crisps – and some think ice-cream is made with cheese, air, fish or potatoes.”
source: This is North Devon

photo by Sam Oakley

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337: Call the man out   Tuesday 2 February 2010

an office, Edinburgh

an office, Edinburgh

“Tiny particles emitted by office printers may be as dangerous to health as cigarette smoke, a study has revealed.”
source: The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

336: Broke the bank   Monday 1 February 2010

Roman Road, London

Roman Road, London

“Public anger is to many bankers neither here nor there: they don’t care.”
source: Telegraph.co.uk

photo by Sam Oakley

335: The weekend starts here   Friday 29 January 2010

Cowgate, Edinburgh

Cowgate, Edinburgh

“Tennent’s recognises its duty to act responsibly and has always encouraged people to drink responsibly.”
source: The Sun

334: Where dreams come true   Thursday 28 January 2010

North Promenade, Cleethorpes

North Promenade, Cleethorpes

“Wish you were here? We look forward to welcoming you soon!”
source: Enjoy Cleethorpes

333: Cakey treat   Wednesday 27 January 2010

Pleasance, Edinburgh

Pleasance, Edinburgh

“There’s nothing like a homemade cake to impress teatime guests.”
source: Easy Living

332: Light supper   Tuesday 26 January 2010

Portobello High Street, Portobello, Edinburgh

Portobello High Street, Portobello, Edinburgh

“Neon signs are a great way to get your business noticed.”
source: Faylite Neon Signs

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