It's like they never read 1984

Posted on Tue 20 May 2008 in general

I don't know why this government has such a fetish for these grand monitoring schemes. From ID cards to detention without trial this has got to be one of the most illiberal governments we have ever had in this country. The state has no right to routinely monitor me "just …


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Stand and Deliver

Posted on Fri 16 May 2008 in general

Oh dear. It seems that stands for plasma TV's are expensive. I suspect it's going to be around �200 just so I can use my TV when I move. Does anyone recommend any companies that supply these things. I'm currently looking at stuff from The Plasma Centre and the …


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What now?

Posted on Tue 13 May 2008 in general

One by-product of my currently segmented sleep regime is situations like now. I'm breakfasted, showered and ready for work but about 3/4 of an hour early. I could start the commute in now but seriously why put myself through the grimness of Cambridge rush hour....


Stuff

Posted on Fri 09 May 2008 in general

I'm currently down in Cambridge having enjoyed a lovely BBQ with Fliss while my parents are down in London. It looks like the weather will be nice this weekend which bodes well for our relocation plans.

The week has thrown up a few frustrations at work but it's all part …


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Houses, Boxes, Stuff

Posted on Tue 29 April 2008 in general

Well it turns out we were the only one to apply for the house on the day so short of my secret Bolivian drug lord contacts coming out in the reference screening it looks all go. Hopefully we'll be moving down proper somewhere around May 21st. Next up is planning …


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