I got the one of the latest digitally animated movies out on DVD from Blockbuster the other evening - Barnyard. It's not too bad, not in the Shrek league by a long chalk, but I was a little surprised to see male and female cows, which both had udders! Maybe the cows in the US are different from … [Read more...]
Which version do you prefer?
May 15, 2007 By Leave a Comment
This:Or this:Photographed at a Qi Gong display, although this guy, who runs these events was doing a bit of Tai Chi at the time, I think. … [Read more...]
The mathematical present perfect
May 14, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The present perfect tense is the bane of many an Italian striving to learn the English language. Us teachers say things like: 'The present perfect connects the past to now' or 'The present perfect is the present result of a past action' and whilst our honest intention is to help our charges … [Read more...]
Job satisfaction
May 14, 2007 By Leave a Comment
I was lucky enough, along with my colleague, to be invited to the dinner which the students of the Media Relations master organised to celebrate the end of their master and, for many, the beginning of their careers. I had a great time, chatting, drinking and eating the night away. My erstwhile … [Read more...]
Digital photography thoughts
May 13, 2007 By Leave a Comment
As you may have noticed, from the photos I've been splattering around this blog recently, I have become the proud owner of a digital SLR.I made some posts about my intention to get a better digital camera on a couple of occasions and finally got round to making a decision and going for a full … [Read more...]
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