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Neverwhere on DVD
Neverwhere Neil Gaiman points out that Neverwhere is finally getting an official BBC DVD release. There’s been an import version available for some time – which I have. But it’s nice to know that the BBC have finally remembered what a good series it was. For those that don’t know, Neverwhere was a series that… Continue reading Neverwhere on DVD
Job Hunting
My current contract finishes at the end of this month so I’m looking for something new and interesting to do starting in early April. So if you think you could use the skills of someone who knows a bit about Perl, Unix, databases and the web then please get in touch. If you need more… Continue reading Job Hunting
The Joy of Flying
Martin makes some very good points about the unpleasantness of current airport security procedures. And, of course, once you get past security spending any amount of time in a plane is no fun at all. I’m seriously considering cutting back on the amount of flying that I do. Not because of global warming, and not… Continue reading The Joy of Flying
GodTube
This could lead to hours of fun. GodTube utilizes Web based technology to connect Christians for the purpose of encouraging and advancing the Gospel worldwide. The brief poke around that I’ve had would seem to indicate that they aren’t just christians, but raving mad creationist christians – with titles like Four Problems with Evolution and… Continue reading GodTube
The Old Gaffer
This is the kind of thing that we need more of on the web. The Old Gaffer is the recollections of a man who was born in 1928 who is using the blog format to document his life. I was drawn to the site because of his description of the Balham tube station bomb (photos… Continue reading The Old Gaffer
Mobile Phones
(via ChrisH on Vox) Charlie Brooker speaks much truth on the subject of mobile phones. He’s talking about a Samsung E900, but I think the same thing applies to most phones I’ve seen in the last couple of years. The menu system is a confusing mangle of branching dead ends. It has touch-sensitive buttons that… Continue reading Mobile Phones
Doctor Who Publicity Machine
I didn’t see the Metro this morning – so I missed this story which might be considered the start of the publicity for the new series. Doctor Who scenes showing actress Freema Agyeman have apparently been cut from the family-friendly show. David Tennant – who plays the Timelord – told the Daily Star: “There was… Continue reading Doctor Who Publicity Machine
Doctor Who Transmission Dates
Doctor Who Logo Dreamwatch are reporting that the new series of Doctor Who will start on March 31st. Nothing on the official site yet, but if it’s true then you can expect to see the publicity machine bursting into action in the next couple of weeks.
Sense From Strange Places
I don’t think I’ve ever agreed with Michael Portillo before. But he was certainly talking some sense in the Sunday Times last weekend. After Tony Blair’s 10 years in Downing Street I am worried. At first I assumed that his attendance at church was simply a way of signalling to the world that he was… Continue reading Sense From Strange Places