Daily Archives: 5/8/2005

Missing broadband? Not really

Posted on 5/8/2005 by BigAl

It’s been well over a month since I’ve had access to the beloved broadband and although I miss it for the idle surfing (which can be sneakily achieved at work…) it’s freed me up for other things like spending time … Continue reading →

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Taking stock after three decades

Posted on 5/8/2005 by BigAl

I’m rapidly approaching the end of my third decade on this ball of rock, and I’ve already begun the inevitable (and occasionally tedious) review of what’s gone before. Thirty years have passed and I’m fighting the urge to say “Have … Continue reading →

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Spares vs The Island

Posted on 5/8/2005 by BigAl

It seems like the new Sci-fi blockbuster The Island has more then passing similarities to Spares by Michael Marshall Smith. I’m reading Spares at the moment and, without a doubt, it’s one of the finest SF novels I’ve read in … Continue reading →

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15 seconds of fame

Posted on 5/8/2005 by BigAl

In an effort to secure that elusive 15 seconds of fame after leaving the Big Brother house, Orlaith has finally done a Page 3 spread for that shining example of quality British journalism, The Sun. And now she will be … Continue reading →

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