Archive for July, 2008

  • MVP get!

    MVP get!

    Ha! Ceri's not the only one who can get the MVP achievement in Halo 3. It sounds so much better if I don't mention the little fact that most of the other players quit early...

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  • From strength to strength

    From strength to strength

    I'm starting to think that Ceri's been practising without me. That's SilverSparks earning herself the 5-point MVP achievement - and before I did, damnit. Proud doesn't even begin to cover it.

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  • Davenport Lyons

    Davenport Lyons

    Members of the //bit-tech// forums are reporting receiving letters from UK law firm Davenport Lyons demanding dosh - £520 and upwards - for 'making available' a range of games on peer-to-peer networks. If the money isn't forthcoming, they threaten court action with a ...

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  • Cat 6 joy

    Cat 6 joy

    Eugh. If anyone ever tells you that Cat 6 UTP cabling is just as easy to work with as Cat 5e, tell them to bite your shiny metal ass. Guess what //I've// been doing today. That's right - crawling around a filthy loft ...

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  • Eee PC battery life

    Eee PC battery life

    I finally got around to recording just how long my Eee PC 701 lasts for under normal usage. That's with almost minimum brightness, playing music and browsing the 'net. It's not the greatest battery life ever, but pretty impressive for the size. To be fair, ...

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  • New job

    New job

    My first change of career in six years. I've just had a 'phone call from my friendly neighbourhood headhunter confirming that I am now (well, 4th August, anyway) employed by FrogTrade - a Halifax-based producer of magic Linux-based boxes that do everything a ...

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  • Victory is hers!

    Victory is hers!

    I offer the following without comment, except to say that Ceri is extremely pleased with herself.

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