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Monthly Archives: June 2005
Call me BATTLE POPE!
On my daily browsing, because it’s the only way I stay sane in this job, I regularly check out a site called Newsarama. They’re great for helping me stay up to date with what’s happening in the comic book world. … Continue reading
Posted in BigAl, Books & Comics
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It could only happen to me…
Yesterday afternoon the church was running a fun day to raise money to send some kids to SU camp (or something). After helping with the setup it was down to Alan (Da Pasta) and myself to run the Giant Inflatable … Continue reading
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LUGRadio Live: The Review
Well – I’m back. I’ve spent a weekend in glorious Wolverhampton with some wonderful people. So – how was it, what happened, and what did I think? Here goes: What Happened We (that is, me, neuro, pickle and jriddell) arrived … Continue reading
Posted in Computing, Internet, Linux, mrBen
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Movie Review: The League Of Gentlemen’s Apocalypse
Oh. Dear. Me. This is, at the same time, one of the funniest and one of the worst films I have ever seen. The story follows the “what would happen if fictional characters discover that they’re fictional and journey to … Continue reading
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Don’t click it
An interesting follow up to my previous 2 posts on usability is this site: www.dontclick.it, which removes clicking from the interface entirely. Feels very slick, although I’m not sure about overall usability. mrBen
Posted in Computing, mrBen
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Twice nightly no longer
It was with great sadness that I learned this morning of the death of Richard Whiteley. Countdown has always been a favourite show of mine – I watched it for a number of years with my parents when I came … Continue reading
Posted in Film & TV, mrBen
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And the movie for tonight is…
The League Of Gentlemen’s Apocalypse. Oh, the excitement never ends. I’m not expecting much, although I did enjoy the tv series. It’ll be an hour and a half of nonsense and sometimes that’s all that matters. And hopefully, sometime soon, … Continue reading
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About to leave
Can’t believe it’s finally time! In about 20 minutes I leave for LUGRadio Live! and I am enormously excited. A special mention here to Barons Court Hotel who are putting up with me and a load of other LRL visitors … Continue reading
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R & R
Had a quality night in with the wife last night. She introduced me to a band called Frou Frou and their album Details. Well worth a listen. Dug a bit more into the Battletech rulebook (no Bt game last night … Continue reading
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New site
We’ve added a new name to the Moose family – Noelinho has transferred his existing site over. Enjoy. We are working on a new style for the main page – something really stylish Hopefully we’ll get something up within the … Continue reading
Posted in Internet, mrBen
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Ready the Mechs…
Well, that’s the Introduction to BattleTech out the way. I’m in two minds about talking Ruth in to playing a wee game (using the quickstart rules, if I can find all the stuff that goes along with it), or just … Continue reading
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Got Mechs?
I’ve just finished Storm Warriors by Brian Craig, which is part of the Orfeo Trilogy (Games Workshop’s Warhammer setting). Like the first two, and so many more, the review is in progress. What I’ve started at the moment proves that … Continue reading
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Michael Grade likes the Doc?
Is this some kind of feeble, and late, April Fool joke? Apparently not. Seemingly Michael Grade, the man who was responsible for ridding us of Doctor Who in the late Eighties, now tunes in with his young son. And both … Continue reading
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Decisions
Along with the housemove, I have the additional opportunity to redefine/reconfigure the Thorp Family Network but this is easier said that done. As I may have mentioned, I run Smoothwall on an old PC acting as the firewall and DHCP … Continue reading
Posted in Computing, Internet, Linux, mrBen
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Not very endearing
I do my best to be an active member of the open source community – I try to promote good software, I report bugs, I try to write some code, and I may even do some documentation one day. But … Continue reading
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The Doc is dead, long live The Doc?
Last episode of Doctor Who on Saturday and it was a belter. A full review when I get the dvd… I think I actually cried once or twice. (I have a lot of emotional investment in the series.) I’m going … Continue reading
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All moved in
Well, that’s the move done. Phew. Many thanks to mrBen, Guy Incognito, Supergingerman, Cheezy, Lorna and especially Allen (the ginga ninja) for providing a van at the last minute! Most of the guff we own has now been sorted away … Continue reading
Still in a daze
Well – our flat is officially on the market, offers over £75,000. Sign outside the front door and everything. The schedule should be ready by the middle of this week. [edit]And we have our first viewing today [/edit] I still … Continue reading
One of the greatest songs ever?
Check it out. Turn the speakers on and get down with your bad selves. I’ve had this on for the last 15 mins while packing more boxes for the move. I need help. BigAl
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If you’re reading this…
….the we have (finally!) moved to our new server. DNS propogation takes a wee while, so not everyone will get here immediately, but if you can see this, then you’re allowed to post again….. [edit] Whoops – there was a … Continue reading
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