Monthly Archives: April 2008

Look out, here comes the thin edge of the wedge.

So, it would appear that the “ick” factor is about to become legislatable, and images showing extreme acts are to become illegal. What bothers me most about this (and trust me, I could bang on for hours about all the … Continue reading

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The Ugly Truth about Secret Identities

Michael Chabon (of course) gives us the skinny on spandex, capes and masks. via Neatorama

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That’s me told.

Well, I was going to post on Saturday’s Doctor Who (I’ll leave that to better, wiser hands), but having read Clay Shirky’s bit on cognitive surplus, I think I’ll find something else to do. Although to be fair to myself, … Continue reading

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The Problem With The Wire

…I mean, apart from it being as addictive as some of the substances it features so heavily, is that the viewer can begin to take on some of the mannerisms of the characters. So, for example, I’ve found that I’ve … Continue reading

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The Return Of The Magnificent Seven

If it’s true, and if it’s done the right way, Terry Nation’s greatest hour will knock that Galactica nonsense into a cocked hat. …you always remember your first love.

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Randomising

Here’s a fun thing to try. Rather than just putting iTunes on random play, filter the results by putting in a single-word search term. Any word. It’s surprising what comes up. Swears can be fun. Today’s word for me is … Continue reading

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Centralising

I’m trying to optimise Twitter, Fbook and the blog so one post hits everything. Six Apart’s BlogIt may be the answer…

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An Update

The funny thing is, it’s not like I couldn’t have blogged. I’ve had plenty of opportunity. It’s more like TUT was kind of… well, in the way a bit. If I’m honest, Death Week left me with the feeling that … Continue reading

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Yes, yes, still here.

Well, the work load isn’t getting any less more, if you catch my spitball. I’ll bop out an update tomorrow, but for now, have some linky; TROGDOR!!!!11! (who gets around quite a bit these days, but this is the original … Continue reading

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