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Retro cinema experience
So, I’ve been to the cinema twice in the last 10 days. First, to see Star Trek and then to see Angels & Demons. Both good films. Star Trek way better in my opinion that any of the other Star … Continue reading
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instant access my arse
So, while I’m frustrated by communications difficulties with a… communications company I’ll share another frustrating experience with you. I sign up for an online share dealing account. It says instant access, just give your bank details etc. So I do … Continue reading
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conference call etiquette
Please, if you invite someone to a conference call, make sure you are there. Is it too much to expect the host to be there when one dials in at the right time? or a minute later? or five minutes … Continue reading
Iphone software unlock
So, here’s what worked for me to get my iPhone unlocked. First some definitions because if you were an iPhone virgin as I was until just two weeks ago these terms may be unfamiliar to you. Jailbreak – this refers … Continue reading
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Old Friends
Despite my reluctance for social contact I must confess to being very pleased to hear via facebook that some old friends from senior school are well. I seem to recall being only slightly more sociable at the age of 14 … Continue reading
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It’s a learning curve
So, the iPhone has enthused me to learn some new development tools. Problem is that means getting to grips with MAC OS, XCode, Objective C, Cocoa and a whole new terminology and way of thing about apps. Frankly, it’s an … Continue reading
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Charity’s social payoff
Well, I’m off to a fun-packed evening of “Frog Racing” in aid of my son’s school. What I don’t understand is this. Why? I’m not questioning the merits of raising money so the school association can do interesting things for … Continue reading
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Toothpaste Art
To my youngest two children, twin 3 year old boys. Toothpaste is not paint. The bathroom is white enough. Toothpaste is not glue, no matter how well it appears to function in this regard. Toothpaste is not a lubricant. Doors … Continue reading
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Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand – Victims of hysteria
I like Jonathan Ross’ radio show. He’s funny. His Ad-libs are funny. His random walks through whatever springs to mind are entertaining. He swears occasionally you know. That in itself is not funny but in context it is because it’s … Continue reading
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Note to self.
Write thoughts down when they come to me. I spent several hours out of the office today, most of them driving. While listening to the radio, several subjects cropped up that I felt compelled to comment on here. In fact, … Continue reading
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