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Where have all the spammers come from?
In the last two days this blog has been targeted for spam. I’m getting about thirty and hour. As I moderate all comments before I publish them it’s nothing more than an inconvenience. I just don’t understand what’s going on. … Continue reading
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A weekend in Spain
We spent the weekend (and the rest) in Spain at my mum’s new house. It’s a villa about twenty minutes from Alicante.Typically it rained from the moment we arrived till twenty minutes before we were due to leave but it … Continue reading
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Companies wasting time and money
Here is a job spec I was sent by an agency that thought I might be interested in some contract work. We are currently seeking an experienced PR and Media Officer for this voluntary organisation. OK super I can do … Continue reading
The beauty of politics
Every now and again the politicians get it just right. The BBC news site is reporting on Sion Simon and his attempt to make a fool of David Cameron and his new video blog. The BBC explains: Tories shrug off … Continue reading
Living in Yorkshire
Tomorrow we get the keys to our new house. We aren’t moving in as there are a few minor cosmetic changes to make. We’re knocking a wall down, taking the chimney breast out and converting the cellar to make an … Continue reading
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CNN The trusted news outlet
Ok, story number one is a follow up on a long running saga that CNN reported on earlier in the year. It was a national feature for a couple of days. Stories number three and four make sense as front … Continue reading
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The Seven Stages of Mac Fandom
Infancy Stage 1 is where you’re not sure what you’re actually doing. Here is a machine that sits in front of you and does, or doesn’t, do exactly what you want. The metaphor is lost on you because you’re not … Continue reading
The language barrier
Could just be me but I think C-Span and the Americans might have a different meaning for the term ‘roasted’. Sure sounds like fun anyway. Technorati Tags: C-Span, Roasting
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Mr Bush thinks the Geneva Convention is Vague
Mr Bush said the interrogation of the terror suspects would have to end if the new laws were not passed. “This programme won’t go forward if there’s vague standards applied like those in the Geneva Conventions,” he said. From The … Continue reading
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