It Was 20 Years Ago Today – Part 1

by | Jul 11, 2011 | zeitgeist

It was 20 years ago today that I graduated. 11th July 1991 I wore a silly gown and wandered about the quadrangles of Glasgow University feeling generally pleased with things. For the record (and in case I forget in my dotage), I received a Bachelor of Engineering in...

The Age of Great Powers

by | Jun 21, 2011 | Writing

I can’t help but get excited when I see an old book with this kind of traditional font. It doesn’t really matter what it’s about, the very feel of it adds gravitas and a suggestion of learning. It’s a bit like old people being deserving of...

Alphabetically, The Smiths – A Game

by | Jun 20, 2011 | zeitgeist

My sharp eyed reader will know that I provide an excellent chauffeur service for @stuartamdouglas for our commute to work. This is usually an entertaining jaunt with hilarity worthy of a wider audience*. Over the last week or so we have taken to entertainment to a...

My Big Fat Lovely MP3 Player

by | Jun 5, 2011 | Technology

When people look at my Archos 504 these days, it usually gets the same reaction “What on earth is that thing?”. To which I reply “It’s my MP3 player”. At which point they are even more bemused “…but, but… it’s,...

The Internet and External Validation Addiction

by | May 30, 2011 | Technology

Back in the early 90’s there was much to celebrate. Aside from being thin and having hair, the TV was full of things to keep any self-respecting pseudo-intellectual happy. The ultra-cool obviously watched Twin Peaks. Still a classic and hasn’t aged at all....