Recent content by Steve Smith

But doesn't the copyright in a building just prevent you from making an identical or similar building? A photograph of a building is not a building, therefore cannot be a copy of it. Steve.

I think they are the Eiffel Towers' own non enforceable rules. Not law. They would lose if they challenged it in court. Steve.

Get a cat. Steve.

Beans on toast - Grated cheese on top of the beans or under? Steve.

Scone or scone. Steve.

Usually, an inverted lens feels wrong straight away. Occasionally though, it can feel ok looking straight ahead, but odd if you move your eyes sideways or up and down. The focus is still correct except at the sides. Steve.

If it feels wrong, it is probably inverted. If it feels ok, but isn't focused, perhaps you have them the wrong way round if the prescription varies between eyes. Not necessarily. The weaker lens in the weaker eye would have soft focus but the stronger lens in the better eye might not be...

Why oh why don't people put the subject of their post in the title line?!! Steve.

It is. But did you know that in the 1950s, it was on a government list of potential sites for a nuclear power station? Steve.

I don't use colour, but a common approach to black and white negative film is to expose it at half its rated ISO setting then reduce development time by about 20% This gives more shadow detail. Steve.

Yes. You're right. I love Newtown and have to visit regularly. Time to go again soon I think! Steve.

The article says they were released at a secret location. My initial thought is that it would be at Newtown which is on the other side of the island to me and is a nature reserve with an RSPB bird hide. Steve.

Hopefully, you're referring to the corporate benefit their rich friends receive. Steve.

My view is that when you start paying tax and National Insurance, you have entered into a contract. Under English law, the terms and conditionss of a contract cannot be changed after entering into it, unless agreed by both parties. Therefore, this is a breach of contract. However, they are the...

Yes and yes.