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A National Digital Living Laboratory for Wales

Byalan davies March 18, 2015June 18, 2020

Imagine being able to look at some of the problems your business is trying to find solutions for in a way that lets you test your ideas thoroughly before going to market. Imagine doing that whilst also working closely with some potential customers in an environment that allows you to work together to develop and…

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Business | Food

Abergavenny: no longer a Super Market-Town

Byalan davies January 18, 2015

I had a lovely weekend in Abergavenny this weekend, not having been there for probably 20 years or more. We stayed in a very nice pub in the middle of town: The Kings Arms and would recommend it very highly. It’s a quaint old beamed building that has creaky sloping floors, panelled walls and loads…

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Sport

Wales set for another great Grand National

Byalan davies December 26, 2014

The Coral Welsh Grand National is the biggest horse race of the year in Wales, bringing people together in a wonderful social occasion which is a highlight of the festive season. Initial entries for this year’s race include the last two winners Mountainous and Monbeg Dude.

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Family

My Dear Ben: I really miss you

Byalan davies November 30, 2014

My dear Ben, it’s been a week since I kissed you goodbye and I want you to know that I really miss you. This has been a really long, painful, tearful week, a week that has given me more pain than anything else ever has in my life. Your leaving me has left me in…

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Food

Why Dieting isn’t all about Weight

Byalan davies October 8, 2014

I decided recently to diet. I’ve always been a bit of a chunky-monkey but it was after a medical consultation that suggest my cholesterol and blood pressures numbers weren’t quite where they should be that I decided to take action. 5 Weeks later I’m chuffed to find that the following important metrics can now be…

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Military

War Porn: we just don’t need it

Byalan davies October 1, 2014

The tone was set by the Americans with videos of missiles in flight to destroy their targets and now the RAF are doing the same. Videos showing the military might of the Western world often against an armed but un-armoured pickup truck are released as part of the media war. Why they are released is not…

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Adverts | Sport

Ken Owens’ future hangs in the balance

Byalan davies October 1, 2014

Welsh rugby union stars the Scarlets celebrated recently after a heart-stopping win over Italian rivals Treviso. The Pro12 in Llanelli on 20th September saw the Scarlets winning seven tries to nil, with Welsh internationals Gareth Davies and Liam Williams touching down twice. It was the first win for hosting team Scarlets since new coach Wayne…

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Politics | Wales

Buying Votes – another act of folly

Byalan davies September 21, 2014

So, Ed Miliband wants to raise the minimum wage over the course of the next Parliament from £6.50 which is due to take effect in October to £8 an hour. This is a remarkably easy vote winning strategy for a Labour leader to throw out there, but he needs to understand the reality of what he’s…

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Business | Moans

Does this Fraud screening need improving

Byalan davies September 9, 2014

This morning I had reason to query some payments from my bank account and ended up having to call the fraud team. When they answered they took me through security, but not by using the account or online passwords or codes I normally use. Instead they asked me detailed questions like: my full name and…

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Military

Why Iraq and Ukraine are so different?

Byalan davies September 2, 2014

Someone asked me this morning: "how is it that we can be prepare to use airpower in Iraq but appear to be so reserved about a response to the situation in Ukraine?"That set me thinking: and the answer is, in my opinion, that we face very different situations. In Iraq we will not project our…

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Military

Farewell Lusty, you did us proud

Byalan davies August 28, 2014

I shed a tear a few minutes ago, only a small one, but an item on the lunchtime news really moved me. It was the report that said it was time to say farewell to a great servant of this country: HMS Illustrious. Lusty, as she was known as been home to hundreds of seamen…

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Laugh

“Weather – Changeable” – A whole new meaning

Byalan davies July 14, 2014

httpv://youtu.be/idjyusDUGSc A lovely day in Siberia changes from a pleasant chance to sunbathe and swim to seeking shelter from great hailstones, in a matter of minutes.  

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