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Category Archives: random
Slow Glass
Imagine if you had some glass that could slow down light. You’d be able to see into the past. I remember a discussion on this topic, on a biology school-trip to Aberystwyth, over 18 years ago. Yes, we had imbibed. … Continue reading
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Wow!
England into semi-finals of World Cup! Cannot believe it. Tried to find it on the 50 channels of rubbish on TV this morning, but all you get is baseball, hockey, Dr Phil and What not to wear. Drove out to … Continue reading
Phil Collins
Made me laugh anyway. I’m probably well out of date, but saw it on a friend’s Facebook page.
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Shock! Horror!
Well – apparently food additives are not good for hyperactive children, according to the latest study. Jesus, this has been common knowledge for twenty years. Blue Smarties anybody? Maybe the additives and crap food that are fed to kids these … Continue reading
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Waffle
A waffle entry, with no real structure or content (just to make a change). Finally got my insurance sorted out. I’m now the owner of a new vacuum, new LCD TV, money, new 17″ TFT monitor and various other bits … Continue reading
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Arggh me hearties
Went sailing yesterday and my face still feels wind swept and salty. Some pretty strong tides around Pembrokeshire! The boat we were in was built by a friend of mum&dad, pretty amazing that you can design, build and sail something … Continue reading
Still have the magic touch
Parents’ ADSL was only running at 600k and was a tad frustrating to use, given that my laptop hasn’t had any Apple updates for ages. Did a bit of diagnosis and found one of the phones wasn’t using an ADSL … Continue reading
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Calvin and Hobbes
I’ve been aware of their existence but never actually read any of the cartoons. Whilst in Bremen I read a couple of books of their cartoons – they are very funny and also philosophical. Here’s a link to The Complete … Continue reading
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Through Hell again
Bus to the airport in Trondheim went through Hell again. Yes it is a real town name in Norway. The bus goes through a 4km tunnel – called the Hell Tunnel, I expected to see Cerberus but did not. Hotel … Continue reading
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detatched
I’m feeling very detatched from everything that’s going on around me at the moment. Not having a home anymore and travelling day to day is quite strange. Oslo – central Oslo is dreadful, pretty much. So many beggars, bums and … Continue reading
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