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Language moves on

310810 [August 31, 2010] – 23:35

Words are forever being repurposed; gay, wicked, sick, heavy… on re-reading HG Wells’ Invisible Man I noticed the following line. ” He lit the dining-room lamp, got out a cigar, and began pacing the room, ejaculating. Now and then he would argue with himself. ” Interesting to see how this line could not be used [...]

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Giant Jack Russell

140810 [August 14, 2010] – 09:35

Spotted this dog in France. Kinda looked like a giant Jack Russell. Turns out it is a Spaniel/ Bassett cross. Nice dog, smooth tail, smooth fur, nice temperament. Good cross.

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Road labelling in France

110810 [August 11, 2010] – 13:37

Most, if not all, road markings in France use inverted letters and solid symbols. They all look pre-prepared in comparison to the UK who predominantly use single thickness lines and construct words and symbols as required. Does the use of inverted letters make the words easier to read? or are they simply easier to apply [...]

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Form input

080710 [July 8, 2010] – 11:08

It is rare that i get this excited about form validation but it has just happened. I almost feel a sense of urgency in sticking it in my scrapbook. Now I dont think i have a category meant for digital interface stuff… maybe this is the turning point to add a ‘patterns’ category – nah, how [...]

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minivmac [No Thick Manuals]

260808 [August 26, 2008] – 23:04

http://nothickmanuals.info/doku.php?id=minivmac

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Moscow, no I really must go…

030808 [August 3, 2008] – 05:06

I have a visa. I have the tickets. I have no idea why I NEED to be there but I am going all the same. It may be fun on either side of the obvious stresses; we shall see! Telling a group of Russians the name of their new product for a Russian audience in [...]