It was accompanied by a letter from Prime Minister Gordon Brown expressing the country's "deepest gratitude" for the vital services he performed. "
For work that finished 64 YEARS ago?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/8296953.stm
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Posted 11 October 2009 - 05:30 AM
"Mr Garforth has received a Bletchley Park Commemorative Badge.
It was accompanied by a letter from Prime Minister Gordon Brown expressing the country's "deepest gratitude" for the vital services he performed. "
For work that finished 64 YEARS ago?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/8296953.stm
It was accompanied by a letter from Prime Minister Gordon Brown expressing the country's "deepest gratitude" for the vital services he performed. "
For work that finished 64 YEARS ago?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/8296953.stm
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"Rincewind could scream for mercy in nineteen languages and just scream in another forty-four "
"If computers get too powerful, we can organize them into a committee; that will do them in."
“Computers have enabled people to make more mistakes faster than almost any invention in history, with the possible exception of tequila and hand guns.” — Mitch Ratcliffe
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Posted 12 October 2009 - 06:57 AM
And he said: "I was really pleased that my efforts have been recognised by the government, although it took them 65 years.
I'm no hero. I just played my part."
At least he did his part and was recognised for it
even if it toooook that long....
I'm no hero. I just played my part."
At least he did his part and was recognised for it
even if it toooook that long....
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