Even though this old world may at times seem to be without hope, there are certain things which make you think that there may well be hope for us all. One such thing is the open source software movement. This veritable army of good souls from all corners of our suffering planet are trying to do … [Read more...]
Town or country?
August 28, 2005 By Leave a Comment
I grew up in the middle of nowhere. My parents liked to live well off the beaten track. As a result of this both my brother and myself find living in silent virtually peopleless areas to be almost a necessity. You may well be asking yourself , 'well, why the heck does this idiot live in the … [Read more...]
First real post from my PDA
August 28, 2005 By Leave a Comment
Yep, that's right, I've written, or rather, tapped this entry out on my horribly geeky personal digital assistant. It's actually proving to be quite a benefit in unexpected ways. For example, my other half moans when I despair of the TV and plug myself into the www. Now though, I can … [Read more...]
Nothing ever changes
August 28, 2005 By Leave a Comment
While in the UK I picked up a book lying around my parents house. It was a book called 'The Guinness book of Flying Blunders' and it has made fascinating reading. However, what made the most impression on me was how the politicians of the period seemed to be about as competent as those of … [Read more...]
The sleeping giant awakes
August 28, 2005 By Leave a Comment
The curious phenomenon known locally as the 're-entry' is taking place as I write. This means that Milan is starting to fill up with humanity again as the holidaying thousands head for home after tanning on the beach or trekking in the mountains.The traffic chaos caused by the … [Read more...]
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