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- November 3rd, 2008
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Lost
I don't know what to write at the moment, but Lennon's song How pretty much sums up how I'm feeling: Lost and directionless.
- October 17th, 2008
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Dealing With Spam Blogs
Thought I'd post this quick tidbit here. I've recently received a few comments from someone who runs another blog on Blogger. These comments have generally taken the same form; a one sentence comment…
- October 16th, 2008
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List of the Day
I'm kinda bored so I decided to share a little of myself with you. No, not in that way. Honestly, you're a bunch of perverts!I've decided to share some of my personality with you. My likes, dislikes,…
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Update
I'm long overdue an update, so here goes...First a quick catch-up. As you may know from Meryine's Blog, life has been a bit unstable recently. I moved in with a friend of mine in the center of London…
- October 9th, 2008
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There is no cure
There's something twisting inside; it's tears and screaming, laughter and emptiness all at once. I don't know where it has come from, nor what it wants of me. I am being torn apart, my limbs bound by…
- September 15th, 2008
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Panic in the Disco II
I don't handle pressure and stress well. Ok, that's like saying it's probably not a great idea to pour liquid nitrogen on your nuts.At the moment things are pretty stressful. Aside from the general pr…
- September 12th, 2008
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- September 10th, 2008
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Has the world ended yet?
http://hasthelargehadroncolliderdestroyedtheworldyet.com/On a related note, the special commissioned Torchwood radio episode about the LHC...really sucks!
- September 7th, 2008
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Nightmares and Memories
Meryine and I have been talking about nightmares recently, particularly those that trap you and you feel like you can't wake up. She has written a very interesting blog about her experiences with…
- September 6th, 2008
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The Useless Day
Ever have those days where you didn't do anything you wanted to do, even though some of those things were urgent?Today I had one of those days. The best I can say is I finished reading Eats, Shoots &a…
- September 1st, 2008
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What Is Bipolar Depression - Article by ScienceDaily
There is a short article on ScienceDaily today entitled What Is Bipolar Depression?It's nice to see that the disorder is getting more recognition, but why do I feel that this article is a quick throw…
- August 31st, 2008
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Reading, 'Riting, and 'Rithmatic
Isn't it ironic that lessons in literacy and numeracy were called the "Three Rs"? The only thing more ironic would have been calling it the Four Rs.A quick update for you all. I've not been writing mu…
- August 30th, 2008
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Wellbeing Chocolate
Love the marketing spin on these new bars of chocolate that have just reached the UK (been on sale in US for a while I think)...You can find them in some supermarkets (e.g. Sainsburys in the UK), or o…
- August 29th, 2008
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Book Review - The Futurological Congress: From the Memoirs of Ijon Tichy by Stanisław Lem
The Futurological Congress: From the Memoirs of Ijon Tichy by Stanisław Lem rating: 4 of 5 starsThis 1971 offering from Polish author Stanislaw Lem mixes science fiction, black humour, absurdism, a…
- August 27th, 2008
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For PTSD Sufferers
I found this article which may or may not be of interest:Trauma, PTSD Followed By Reduction In Region Of The Brain Involved With MemoryI'm sorry I don't have the brain to summarise it for y'all right…
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Two Awards
The lovely Ana has given me two awards, the Friendship Award and the Share The Love award :) Thank you hun!For these awards I'm not going to pass them on to specific people because in my opinion if yo…
- August 26th, 2008
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Book Review - The Man Who Japed by Philip K. Dick
The Man Who Japed by Philip K. Dickrating: 3 of 5 starsYou can tell that this is one of Dick's earliest novels, the writing style is very weak compared to his later novels. However you still get the…
- August 23rd, 2008
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Names in Space
Ok, inspired by Ana I've sent my name to space too :)You can join too here.Now I just sit back, and wait for the aliens to abduct me.
- August 22nd, 2008
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Friday Video - Whose Line Is It Anyway
If you've never seen Whose Line Is It Anyway then you're missing out on some great comedy. Originally a British radio show, it pits the improvisational wits of comedians against each other in a series…
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Book Review - The Cosmic Puppets by Philip K Dick
The Cosmic Puppets by Philip K. Dickrating: 4 of 5 starsIf you have ever moved away from an area you've grown up in, particularly as a child, then returned some years later you will know that mix of…
- August 21st, 2008
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Book Review - Paingod and Other Delusions by Harlan Ellison
Paingod and Other Delusions by Harlan Ellisonrating: 5 of 5 starsHarlan Ellison, born in America 1934, was a prolific sci-fi creator. His work includes a number of short stories, essays, novellas, an…
- August 19th, 2008
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Joy and Sorrow
Sometimes despite having every reason to feel happy, to feel joyful and loved, a sense of deep dispair and sorrow overwhelms me. Right now is such a time.I have no reason to be down right now. I have…
- August 17th, 2008
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Book Review - Flow, My Tears, The Policeman Said by P. K. Dick
Flow, My Tears, the Policeman Said by Philip K. Dick rating: 5 of 5 starsIn a time and place where the pols (US Police) and nats (national guard) carry out random ID checks to catch escaped students…
- August 15th, 2008
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Friday Video - Goodness Gracious Me
Goodness Gracious Me started out as a radio sketch comedy show in 1996, then progressed to television in 1998. Most of the comedy stems from ironically juxtaposing the usual culture clashes experience…
- August 11th, 2008
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Feral Child
Just a quick update to let you all know I'm still alive. There are things I want to write about, but I can't seem to get any words onto the page at the moment.In the meantime I thought I'd mention som…
- August 8th, 2008
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Friday Video - Dr Tran
Meryine pointed me at this the other day...The creators of Happy Tree Friends have a new show out called Dr Tran. Have a look, have a giggle, and see what you think :)
- August 7th, 2008
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BFF Award from The Fearless Blog
I know I've been quiet lately and I apologise to all of you for that. And for the fact that I've not been keeping up with other people's blogs properly. Not had much to say at the moment, but know tha…
- August 4th, 2008
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Quote of the Day
"When dealing with the insane, the best method is to pretend to be sane."-Hermann Hessefrom Quotes of the Day
- August 1st, 2008
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Friday Funny - Exam Test Answers
Here are some funny answers on exams, images taken from www.funnyexamanswers.com Well you can't argue with that answer can you!?Nerdcool! I wouldn't want this student as my doctor...but what a drawi…
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Friday Video - Carrott's Commercial Breakdown
This show always made me laugh, I wish it was still being made!Carrott's Commercial Breakdown 4 (Pt 1)Carrott's Commercial Breakdown 4 (Pt 2)The rest I'll link to:Carrotts Commercial Breakdown 4 (Pt 3…
- July 31st, 2008
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This Isn't Just a Period, This is and M&S Period
6:30am, Alona Hotel, ScotlandUrgh, barely slept and my kidney feels like it's been chewed on by an angry rat. Three days of this now, perhaps it's actually something I should be paying attention to? P…
- July 30th, 2008
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Google Health
Has anyone used Google Health? What are your thoughts on it? Regardless of whether you've used it or not, what do you think about giving your health records to google to store online?
- July 29th, 2008
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Award Time
The lovely GirlBlue has given me an award! Thank you hun, I'm most flattered!“This award is given based on creativity, design, interesting material, and overall contribution to the blogging communit…
- July 28th, 2008
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Travel Trauma
I don't like travelling. I can enjoy being new places sometimes, but I distinctly do not like the getting there. In fact, I just don't like being out of the house most of the time. It's no…
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The Road Ahead
I've often thought of things in my mind and started with "when I've got myself sorted I will..." At this rate I have about three lifetimes worth of things that have been put off because my life is so…
- July 25th, 2008
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Barack Obama Berlin Speech 2008
Every now and then a political figure makes a speech so powerful and so important that it echoes through the ages, remembered in parts many years later. There is something about Barack Obama's speech…
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Friday Video - Polyphonic Spree
A special treat this week, I'm actually posting two videos! The second video I found while looking for the first one, and it made me laugh so much that I just had to share it with you!Polyphonic Spree…
- July 24th, 2008
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Keeping Up With Blogs - Feed Readers
It has come to my attention recently that some of my blog friends are unaware of feed readers and how useful they can be, so I thought I'd knock something together on the matter :)But first I need to…
