Texts to deter illegal migrants
They have some batty schemes. This is but one. I only hope they don't mess it up.
Knowing the govt, they'll probably text a bunch of WWII veterans by mistake.
I love this bit:
¨Home Secretary John Reid said the new policy would make life "uncomfortable and constrained" for illegal entrants.¨
Just wait for them to sue because the texts contravened their human rights by making them miserable.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Weekend Away
I had the pleasure of spending the last weekend at The Frontier Centre with the 18-30 group from my home church. We looked at Genesis, focusing on the Creation, Abraham and Joseph. 50 chapters is a lot for 3 sessions, but it was handled very well. In our free time a group of us, undeterred by mud and floods, made our way to an adventure playground we'd discovered last year in the dark. Wasn't quite as good with little kids in the way, but still.
I stayed home Sunday night, and left at 6am to drive back to uni for a 9am lecture. Made it by 8.30, had a shower, then rushed over to the campus, only to find we didn't have a lecture. Infuriating.
I'm up late, working on an ICT assignment which involves creating a browser based tutorial for Yr7 kids, to teach basic database functions. If my tutor agrees, I'll upload it for people to test out the links, iron the kinks* and generally comment on it.
At least the party animals seem to have all passed out, so I'm undisturbed
* pure poetry, even at this time of the morning.
I stayed home Sunday night, and left at 6am to drive back to uni for a 9am lecture. Made it by 8.30, had a shower, then rushed over to the campus, only to find we didn't have a lecture. Infuriating.
I'm up late, working on an ICT assignment which involves creating a browser based tutorial for Yr7 kids, to teach basic database functions. If my tutor agrees, I'll upload it for people to test out the links, iron the kinks* and generally comment on it.
At least the party animals seem to have all passed out, so I'm undisturbed
* pure poetry, even at this time of the morning.
Friday, February 23, 2007
Artistic Merit
I heard the sounds of laughter and sellotape...
...Good thing the room was unoccupied...
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Mute Math
Tonight I went to a long anticipated Mute Math gig at the Bar Academy in Islington. It was great to meet up with some friends whom I had not seen in a while.
The support act was OK, they were very young and seemed to lack confidence on stage. Not so Paul Meany, the lead of Mute Math. His repetoire included standing on his piano, crowd surfing, diving across the stage and hand stands on the piano. Not to mention the Keytar.
The drummer was wild, at one point he dropped a stick, so finished the song using his hand. Despite duct taping, he still seemed in danger of losing his headphones. The band are highly creative, using synthesisers along with traditional rock elements, and at one point 3 of the band were drumming on all manner of objects whilst the fourth used his pedal set to amazing effect.
A great night out. I would recommend them to any fans of alt rock, and the live experience is just something else.
The support act was OK, they were very young and seemed to lack confidence on stage. Not so Paul Meany, the lead of Mute Math. His repetoire included standing on his piano, crowd surfing, diving across the stage and hand stands on the piano. Not to mention the Keytar.
The drummer was wild, at one point he dropped a stick, so finished the song using his hand. Despite duct taping, he still seemed in danger of losing his headphones. The band are highly creative, using synthesisers along with traditional rock elements, and at one point 3 of the band were drumming on all manner of objects whilst the fourth used his pedal set to amazing effect.
A great night out. I would recommend them to any fans of alt rock, and the live experience is just something else.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Some Changes
I've been fiddling, cos I can't sleep, and have made some changes.
You'll have noticed the colour is now Black, I hope it's not too difficult to read. I have been meaning to change the template for ages.
There's also a link at the side to another page which gives some details about me. Another thing on my list to do.
Should go to sleep now.
You'll have noticed the colour is now Black, I hope it's not too difficult to read. I have been meaning to change the template for ages.
There's also a link at the side to another page which gives some details about me. Another thing on my list to do.
Should go to sleep now.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Bwlchgwyn
Friday, I went for a scenic drive, which was cut short due to miserable drizzly weather. I did, however, make it as far as Bwlchgwyn, which has the honour of being the highest village in Wales. I stopped to take a couple of pics, but it was a bit misty.
I found a new friend whilst I was there. He wasn't much for conversation though.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Been a while
As one avid viewer kindly pointed out, I've been a little lacking on the updates.
The reasons are 3 fold:
I was very busy for a couple of weeks at the end of Jan.
Following that, I've been ill, had 2 really nasty viruses in 3 weeks.
Thirdly, and because of the above, I've not had much to say.
I'm at home at the moment, a brief visit to coincide with the 14th Feb, we're not celebrating it, but going to see Blood Diamond instead. As an aside, we've recently marked 6 months together, seems to have passed in a moment.
I'm planning to do a couple more scenic drives, must take a camera. Then you'll all stop moaning.
The reasons are 3 fold:
I was very busy for a couple of weeks at the end of Jan.
Following that, I've been ill, had 2 really nasty viruses in 3 weeks.
Thirdly, and because of the above, I've not had much to say.
I'm at home at the moment, a brief visit to coincide with the 14th Feb, we're not celebrating it, but going to see Blood Diamond instead. As an aside, we've recently marked 6 months together, seems to have passed in a moment.
I'm planning to do a couple more scenic drives, must take a camera. Then you'll all stop moaning.
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