325: Irresistible urge   Friday 15 January 2010

Clock Place, Elephant and Castle, London

Clock Place, Elephant and Castle, London

“You can report damaged street furniture such as benches, bollards, railing and street signs by either filling in this online form or contacting us using the details below.”
source: Southwark Council

photo by Rich Reeve

324: Access denied   Thursday 14 January 2010

The internet, a computer

The internet, a computer

“The Digital Economy Bill sets out Government plans to ensure the UK is at the leading edge of the global digital economy.”
source: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport

323: The wheels of commerce   Wednesday 13 January 2010

North High Street, Musselburgh

North High Street, Musselburgh

“Put simply, enterprise is having ideas and making them happen.”
source: Enterprise UK

322: One last journey   Tuesday 12 January 2010

Portobello High Street, Portobello, Edinburgh

Portobello High Street, Portobello, Edinburgh

“Only 2 million cars were sold in the UK in 2009, 6.4 per cent lower than the previous year”
source: The Independent

321: All aboard   Monday 11 January 2010

London Road, Edinburgh

London Road, Edinburgh

“Bus lanes are increasingly being enforced by CCTV. Every lane has unique hours of operation which can easily lead to drivers being confused and ending up with a £120 fine.”
source: ticketfighter.co.uk

320: Draught excluder   Friday 8 January 2010

H&M, Princes Street, Edinburgh

H&M, Princes Street, Edinburgh

“To make your business as profitable as possible, you’ll need to ensure your costs are as low as possible. Reducing your energy bill is a good place to start as a making few simple changes can cut your energy costs significantly.”
source: Energy Choices

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319: Lovely little surprises   Thursday 7 January 2010

a packet of Revels

a packet of Revels

“Revels are unpredictable and exciting, you never know what you are going to get.”
source: revels.co.uk

318: Easy rider   Wednesday 6 January 2010

High Street, Cleethorpes

High Street, Cleethorpes

“A number of high-profile accidents involving mobility scooters have raised concern that drivers cannot be prosecuted and caused some to float the idea of testing users.”
source: BBC News

317: Open or wrapped?   Tuesday 5 January 2010

Broughton Street, Edinburgh

Broughton Street, Edinburgh

“Almost every person has followed the obligatory New Year diet at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, the hard facts indicate that most people fail miserably and soon return to eating habits that spell disaster for the waistline.”
source: TescoDiets.com

316: Turkey’s off   Monday 4 January 2010

Cafe 338, Bethnal Green Road, London

Cafe 338, Bethnal Green Road, London

“If you’re reheating leftover turkey, or other food, always make sure it’s steaming hot all the way through before you eat it. And don’t reheat more than once. Ideally, try to use leftovers within 48 hours.”
source: The Food Standards Agency

photo by Sam Oakley