Just a very quick post.

1/ I'm posting this from the EeePC (just to say I can really).
2/ I have a new website - garageserver.co.uk

January was Bonus Month, and for once, I decided to spend some of mine on the first new computer I've ever bought. I've been wanting to get a small, portable laptop for a while, and they don't come much smaller than this. It runs Linux as standard (a variation of Xandros), and although there have been suggestions that a few of the drivers violate, ( Read more... )

You've probably all seen this already, but just in case.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/north_east/7101506.stm

No, not for you (although if you're really stuck for some rice, I might be able to help).

It's a word game - choose the correct meaning of a word from four options, and some rice gets donated to the hungry. Costs nothing to play, it's paid for by advertising.

www.freerice.com

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1022757_cool_cash_card_confusion

My already shaky faith in the British public just took another dive.

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Well, I'm finally back online (BT took ages to get the phone line reconnected). The mould was no match for some bleach, so things are good here.

I bought this DVD from Strandbeest.com, having seen a few of Theo Jansen's "Beach Animals" (Strandbeest in Dutch) on YouTube. For those who aren't familiar with Jansen's work, here's a quick video:

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These kinetic sculptures are built from electrical conduit (plastic tubes), and are powered by the wind. They walk on jointed legs, actuated by a crank ( Read more... )

Borrowed from realrealgone

( Meme thing )