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Friday, June 04, 2004

BB news: Kitten's going down.
Well she's due in court next week, and if she doesn't turn up she could face jail.

- Dave, 3:34 pm :: Comment ::

One for the geeks and a game.

500 mile email limit. This is a superb little tech support tale, with a hint of physics. Thanks Simon

This is an oldy but a goody, the Stupid MS PaperClip Game.

- Dave, 10:00 am :: Comment ::

Thursday, June 03, 2004

For those who were wondering why I was going on about software patents in Europe, here's a quick summary.
Patents are granted to reward companies R&D by granting them a brief monopoly on an original and not obvious idea, provided they describe how that idea works for future generations.
Patents for 1-clicks and double clicking, are not, in my opinion, either original or non-obvious.

- Dave, 10:10 am :: Comment ::

Wednesday, June 02, 2004

Politics

I don't know much about American politics, but G.W.Bush has always come across as a moron to me. So I agree with the sentemant of what has to be the longest URL I have ever seen JohnKerryIsADoucheBagButImVotingForHimAnyway.com
For those who want to know, douching is a common practice among women in the United States, however it is not recomended medically.

I was thinking about writting to my EU candidates for their stance on software patents, and someone has made a form letter. How useful.
seen on "Slashdot.

In other news I found a neat trick in this Gmail hints and tips.
You can add stuff to the bit before the @ to filter it out. i.e. username+ebay@gmail.com

- Dave, 9:55 am :: Comment ::

Tuesday, June 01, 2004

A very simple way to deduce the speed of light, using marshmallows and a microwave

Trying to squeeze two links together this next one is written by a physicist, from Warwick and snafu.

~~Towel's~~ Morag's cherry pip carving tutorial

- Dave, 10:13 am :: Comment ::