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[23 Jul 2009 | Comments | ]

Inspired and slightly scared by Wired’s “100 Things Your Kids May Never Know About“, I thought I would post at least a few things that I will sad to see disappear into the history books and what I’ll try and teach my kids, nieces and nephews about in the future.
1. Vinyl Records. Now I’m not like some, completely obsessed with these and actually I just bought my first Vinyl for 10 years or so last week. But I’m taking charge of my parents Vinyl and don’t mind admitting there is …

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[21 Jul 2009 | Comments | ]

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Microsoft are reported to be pursuing the strategy of Apple and branding/controlling the environment in which they sell in, by opening up Microsoft flagship stores. Now while the internet is buzzing with this revelation, which comes after they hired Walmart sensation, David Porter, who no doubt was brought in to help mastermind this venture; I am left wondering what a branded store will do to Microsoft’s image.
Sure Apple stores with all their funk and minimalistic layout, which is carbon copied no matter which Apple store you are in …

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[19 Jul 2009 | Comments | ]

Today was the first time I ventured into the seas with a surf board. As I reflect on the way home of today’s events and as tiredness grips my body I feel a deep sense of satisfaction.
After a painstaking journey through endless traffic we arrived in Devon. With the rain beating down on us and our wet suits on, we fought the wind, held on to our boards and as a trio, dipped our feat into what was to be our playground for the next 2 hours.
The first few …

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[15 Jul 2009 | Comments | ]

On Monday I saw múm at the Tabernacle and all I can say is their new album (which I’m yet to find the name of)… sounds totally awesome. It’s funny how music can completely change your mood, before walking into the concert, I was tried, stressed and slightly pissed off at the days events but I came out of this gig a new person, refreshed, happy and reinvigourated. So this is me publicly thanking múm and the half sister, who were supporting, for a wondrously enjoyable evening, may there be …

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[12 Jul 2009 | Comments | ]

Can the BBC make more money internationally? the answer is undoubtedly, Yes!