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You need hands
A man in Leeds has just had a hand transplant. This is a truly remarkable achievement for the surgeons concerned and will make his life far better. Nothing in what follows detracts from my admiration for this triumph of medical science ( Read more... ) -
Happy New Year
It's been a long time since I posted here at LiveJournal, but I have been active on the other big social networks of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Find me at Twitter as @ringbark - of course ( Read more... ) -
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I was working in London for just over three years to the end of June this year, but I am now working in Edinburgh. This means that I am safe and unaffected so far by the recent riots ( Read more... ) -
Signal Boost: Return of the DDoS
Originally posted by frelling_tralk at Signal Boost: Return of the DDoS
Originally posted by deathpixie at Signal Boost: Return of the DDoS
For those wanting to know more about the recent DDoS attacks, yes, it looks like it was the Russian government trying to shut down the dissidents again.
As I said last time, while it's frustrating not to have access, LJ is a lot more ( Read more... ) -
Ian's party, just in case anyone is still reading...
ringbark is having a party and you're invited. Two parties, actually, one in London on 30 June and one in Wirral on 2 July.
For details, please visit http://halliday.co.nz/50.html which also has links to the FB pages concerned.
Purpose of party: to celebrate being
50
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Originally posted by clari_clyde at post
I’ve been wondering what’s up with all the DDoS attacks LJ has been receiving lately. Signal boosting ( Read more... ) -
Pray for Japan?
A friend of a friend on Twitter retweeted a comment that we should not pray for Japan:
RT @lowercaserho Don't #prayforjapan. Prayer is the ultimate in slacktivism. If you want to help and are able to, then giving your time or money is better.
I responded with
@lowercaserho I respectfully disagree. Prayer is the most important thing, but while ( Read more... ) -
I'm on the train
Good morning from Chester station ( Read more... ) -
Festival of the Epiphany
20 + C + M + B + 11 ( Read more... ) -
Decorations and the Christmas Season
It's a while since I posted a message by email so if something goes ( Read more... )