Off On One Again

A blog of no interest to anyone apart from me. Highly egotistical. Somewhat ironic that once upon a time people kept diaries secret. Now we publish to the world, even if no-one is listening (or reading). This may include stuff on Greece, history, rugby, cricket, Health and Safety, Wales, genealogy and West Hendred. It will almost certainly include complete rants about things I find amusing, interesting or annoying. There is no guarantee that anyone will share my views!

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37, forgetful, cynical, sarcastic, would like to have been a struggling artist but ended up with a PhD in chemistry. Got bored with being in the lab, fell into Health and Safety and now can't get out of science without taking a pay cut. Rather enjoying the diversion into Environmental compliance. Unfit and terminally depressed. Lovely wife Sam - just about all that keeps me together. Son Rafferty GFX Hall born 24 Oct 2005 is growing up quickly. Greyhound (Buddy), cats (PJ and Boots), tortoises (Tinkerbell and Compost). Learning Greek at Evening Classes. Play Cricket badly for Didcot CC, haven't played rugby for years and am a little annoyed about that. According to my medical, am clincially obese. Earn far too little. Completed H&S and Environmental Diplomas

September 15, 2005

Mercury and Lead

25% of all mercury released into the atmosphere in the UK comes from crematoria.

Lead (a nasty material which bioaccumulates and stunts growth and development, especially in children) was removed from petrol to be replaced with benzene, one of the most potent human carcinogens known. Benzene content of petrol can be up to 4% in high performance fuels. Whenever you fill up with petrol at a filling station, you are inhaling 4% benzene and risk lung and other cancers. Passive smoking?? Somthing tells me the medical profession have yet again got their priorities wrong.

posted by Jonathan | Thursday, September 15, 2005

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