Author Archives
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Retro mobile done right (Retromobe)
I discovered Retromobe the other day and it has turned out to be a treasure trove that details the early days of mobile technology. The content has been added since 2007 and the number of posts has grown each year… Read More ›
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Charging for tuition is illegal in Finland
I checket the above and it appears to be true- “The Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture says: “Charging tuition in basic education is prohibited by the Finnish constitution.” … This doesn’t mean all forms of paid-for education, including private… Read More ›
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America’s Rising Rage
Americans sure are angry these days. Everyone says so, so it must be true. But who or what are we angry at? Pandemic stresses aside, I’d bet you’re not especially angry at your family. Or your friends. Or your priest… Read More ›
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The Instrumentum ref. 1020
The Instrumentum ref. 1020 is built on the principle of functionality and seamlessness. British design, coupled with a resilient Japanese automatic movement, to deliver a stroke of class within your everyday beater… More here. Something about this watch grabs me… Read More ›
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The one step ladder
Mr Rowley, a graduate of Kingston University said: “When using step stools and ladders around the house, it is usually for a very brief moment and with only one step. “I wanted to create an object that facilitated this behaviour… Read More ›
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Sean Lock
The funniest man I have ever seen. His humour could be childish to the point of silliness, dark to the point of making you feel uncomfortable, but he was always hilarious in a way that few other comedians could match,… Read More ›
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We tried reaching out to Apple a total of 9 times last week, with no success
But Apple rejected it. They incorrectly argue again that our keyboard extension doesn’t work without “full access”, something they rejected us for THREE years ago. Back then we successfully appealed and overturned their decision, and this hadn’t been a problem… Read More ›
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Birds of Paradise
Share the wonder of the extraordinary place we call home. From exotic jungles to the deepest seas, open your eyes to the connections we all share. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough. I know I sometimes say that you should watch… Read More ›
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I could not just sit there
What on earth are the other passengers doing just sitting there and allowing that? Maybe it’s a freedom of speech thing, but he simply does not deserve that privilege.
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Psion User (Winter 98/99)
My daughter found a copy of Psion User that has been lost in a cupboard and it dates back 23 years. I still have some fond moments come back to me reading this. Hopefully some of you will too.
