Author Archives
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The Sunlit Meadows
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Heart Be Still
Achingly beautiful…
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Why you hate you in photos
I reckon 95% of people I talk to tell me they hate having their picture taken or that they take a terrible picture. In fact, many almost apologise that I’m going to have to take pictures of them because they… Read More ›
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A regretted $46k Website Redesign
If you hear that someone spent $46k to redesign three pages of a website, you probably think they’re a rube with no experience in software or hiring. But I’ve done this before! I’m a software developer, and I’ve hired dozens… Read More ›
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Spooks, treasure hunters, and lawyers search for cash, gold, and antiquities
The U.S. evacuated its diplomats from Tripoli in 2014 and established what amounts to an embassy in exile in Tunis. Ever since, Lawrence has had a front-row seat to the mishigas. Last summer, after decades chasing terrorists, he joined a… Read More ›
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The Museum of Failure
Thanks to Russ for the above. Ten decent examples including the Apple Pippin and the crazy TwtterPeek. And a spray-on condom! Thanks to Dean for pointing that out🤣
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Is the iPhone the best value smartphone?
I think it’s safe to say iPhones hold their value. A recent visit to Gazelle (opens in new tab) finds iPhones going back to the iPhone 6s still for sale (granted why would you buy an $84 6S when you… Read More ›
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Google Maps is ruining your neighbourhood
Since 2008 – when the Google Maps mobile app first launched – traffic has increased, with the number of vehicles on UK streets rising from 34 million to nearly 39 million at the end of 2019. However, traffic on the… Read More ›
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I am so f*cking angry
How dare they. This government has done so many bad things over the past 12 years that they are almost impossible to count, but effectively making strikes invalid and potentially destroying worker’s rights in a world where so many corporations… Read More ›
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What fresh hell is this?
Obviously no one can be worse than Boris, but Liz will give it a damn good try.
McGST 