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Four Lions

Rich — Wed, 26 May 2010 11:02:30 +0000

If you haven't seen it yet you really should. Check it out...

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Watching those in search of a Pack3tg0st

Rich — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 02:40:58 +0000

To many this will mean nothing, to those people don't worry this is not me going mad.

The ghost packet, never waits.

Creationism is great! (If you don’t like physics)

Rich — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:03:46 +0000

Science!? WTF is science!?

Today I came across one of the most impressive examples of pure ignorance and illogical thinking I have ever seen. Now I feel I am not picking on this person for their beliefs, I am mealy showing my complete amazement that people exist who show such a disregard for science. I wish I could tell you this was a joke... Before I say anything else, which I am not completely sure if I can, I will let you read it, I mean seriously... just read it. Continue reading

Patronising Windows 7 adverts.

Rich — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:12:48 +0000

Can I have my 7 seconds back?

Last night was one of the rare few times that I have watched TV lately, as suspected I didn't really enjoy it. Not only were there way too many adverts but, some of the most annoying adverts I have seen in recent months. Specifically Microsoft's Windows 7 in 7 seconds adverts, seriously they are probably the most patronising thing on TV I have seen . Continue reading

Why I quit posting on forums

Rich — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:27:36 +0000

Forums were once a place where it was possible to talk to interesting people about interesting things in an environment that was not only enjoyable but intelligent. Over the last few years I have been a major part of a few forums and a minor part for many others. Sadly I feel these forums are something I no longer wish to take part in. It saddens me that the subjects, the people and the level of conversation have reached a level to which I no longer wish to participate... Continue reading

My top 5 favorite Twitter clients for Linux

Rich — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:53:10 +0000

I have been using Linux for quite a while now and have been searching to find a great all round twitter client. After spending a few days trying out a few I thought I would share my experiences with them. One of the things I will say for all of these applications is how well they have kept with the 'simplicity is best' style of the twitter website, something I Continue reading

Uberfail

Rich — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:45:01 +0000

Well, it's Tuesday and already I know that there is no way I will be able go with the Uberman sleep schedule. Just as I thought actually getting to sleep every 4 hours is an impossible task for me currently, just like its impossible for a politician not to talk complete bullshit... Yes, that difficult. Still another method tried, another one failed, but nothing lost. Insomnia is a Continue reading

From Insomniac to Uberman – The plan.

Rich — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:58:46 +0000

Something I have been suffering from for a long time is insomnia. No matter how many times I have tried to beat it I have given up completely or quickly returned to my sleepless ways. After visiting the optician today because of my constantly bloodshot eyes, which are due to dehydration, I have decided I really need to sort out my sleeping. In comes the Uberman sleep schedule or Polyphasic Continue reading

Why you should ditch windows.

Rich — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:47:18 +0000

I guess it is only right I do the obligatory "ditch windows" post, lets face it every other linux user in the world who has a blog seems to. Well rather than write up a huge rant, I am going to copy some content from windows7sins.org, they sum things up rather well in my opinion. 1. Poisoning education: Today, most children whose education involves computers are being taught Continue reading

New day, new blog. (well first blog)

Rich — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:47:12 +0000

So, I decided to set up a blog, it is something I have been thinking about for ages but never really had the motivation to do. I have been reading some quite excellent blogs recently, from some interesting people, I guess that is what inspired me to do this. Hopefully I will get everyone linked really soon so you can all check them for yourselves. So check back soon, more content Continue reading