Monthly Archives: November 2008

Blood

Finally took myself off to the doctor today, after having a fever and stomach pain for the last couple of days – no sleep for me. It’s fun seeing all your blood disappearing into syringes. Will hopefully find out what’s … Continue reading

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Made Up Words

It annoys me when I hear made up words in the media. I heard an American politician say “effectualize”, as in “we did this to effectualize…”, when they mean make happen. There was another one today – they said “knowledgeability”, … Continue reading

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Antarctica

I’m reading about Antarctica at the moment – Terra Incognita: Travels in Antarctica, then today saw this link on Ma.gnolia.com: photos. I’d love to go there, especially as colder climates appeal to me. I’m really not a hot-weather person.

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Heel Support

For my next invention – some kid of gel insert, that attaches to the heel part of shoes, to stop blisters.

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Rugby Weekend

Some good Autumn internationals on this weekend. Wales v S.A, England v Pacific Islanders and Scotland v N.Z. Enjoy.

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Mr Obama

Wow, he’s done it. I had some reservations about the polls, thinking that maybe the lead he’s had for several weeks would be switched, when it actually came to Americans voting. I really hope it’s a sign of change and … Continue reading

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Osaka

Booked my holiday for next year – Osaka in Japan. Then going to see if I can track down a friend from Southbank University who I lost contact with – he used to live in Yokohama. Current header image is … Continue reading

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Not Much Going On

Not much going on at the moment. No bites on the job-front, though I am investigating a couple of things to do with books, which might facilitate getting into the book-business. I keep thinking about NZ emigration, especially as I … Continue reading

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