Author Archives: adrian
Streamlining the UK, one plug at a time…
From the “improve our lives by addressing the mundane and everyday” department… Folding Design Flattens the Fatty UK Plug (Gizmodo) That’s just totally wonderful. The whole design is impressive, but the Big Grin Moment for me is when the folded … Continue reading
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A new lick of paint…
So, a new design, as you can see (unless you’re reading this via your RSS aggregator, in which case, don’t worry). I decided to go for the Cutline theme for WordPress, as I’d seen it on a couple of other … Continue reading
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Michael Jackson 1958-2009
I’m not going to burble insincere drivel about a musician in whom I only had the vaguest passing interest. There are plenty of self-satisfied rent-a-quoters already doing that on every news report. However, I will draw your attention to this … Continue reading
The unmasking of Jack Night
It’s been a bit quiet on here lately… a mixture of self-inflicted DIY, bluesjamtracks work (including the London International Music Show) and the usual everyday stuff. Anyway, this springs to mind as the most attention-worth bit of news I’ve seen… … Continue reading
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Probably my last word on the expenses scandal…
Although I can’t say I’m sorry to see the back of Hazel Blears, I’m slightly alarmed by the way the fall-out from the whole expenses scandal seems to be escalating into the realms of Completely Missing The Point. This isn’t … Continue reading
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Spotify on the go!
As a huge fan of Spotify, I couldn’t help letting out a little squeak of excitement at the news of a forthcoming mobile version. But then the cold light of rationality hits me and I wonder how practical this is … Continue reading
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Infinite Summer
… or “why I love Twitter #237″. One of my Twitter friends (or followers, if you prefer) is the groovy solo bassist Steve Lawson. In one of his tweets he mentioned his namesake. I’m a nosey Twitterer, and regularly follow … Continue reading
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In the post-sleaze world…
Back to the expenses abuses. I’m writing this before I read about Harriet Harman’s expenses reforms, so I’m fully expecting to be disappointed, but still… Basically, the ONLY solution I can see is to remove the opportunity for abuse. There … Continue reading
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Expenses/terrorism remixes
But before I write anything sensible, here’s something that made me laugh this morning… Average (UK) MP’s expenses cost taxpayer £118,000 Originally uploaded by Teacher Dude’s BBQ And here’s one I just made, recycling an old poster remix campaign (click … Continue reading
The Troughlodytes in the Commons
In a shameful week for politicians, Commons Speaker Michael Martin is struggling with the concept of PR… Let me say that anyone who has looked at their own un-redacted information can see that the signatures of employees are exposed, that … Continue reading
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