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A big hand, everyone, to Evan Williams for staying up all night fighting with the dark magic that lies secretly behind Blogger. We do not know how many virgins it took to sate the creature, but we know that their sacrifice has made the world better for the rest of us. Bravo.
The concept that would not breathe its last takes a toke instead. Answer me honestly, my friends, is this furby stoned or not?
I’d place money on this tasting like sugar and plastic, but nonetheless, you can get it free. Galaxy launch a new instant chocolate drink. 10,000 to be given away.
I have spent an inordinate amount of time in my life drawing pictures on post-its, while working. It gives my hands something to do while I’m mulling things over. I wonder if it would be possible to market something like ‘Art-Its’ or ‘Book-It’s, whereby pads of post-it notes, rather than being blank, contain small amounts of text, images or even photos. You could have a tremendous amount of cut-and-paste fun with them, rearranging a text as you saw fit, or keeping useful and / or important diagrams handy at all times. You could even annotate books with other pages of other books really easily, or place notes about maintenance at relevant places in your garage or car. And then there’s combination post-it notes and desk calenders. Or you could use the images like mini-posters or big, non-damaging stickers. I mean, there’s no limit to it, really.
The Tube Strike took its toll on me this morning, making me an hour and a quarter late for my work at Arehaus. As part of the thrill, I had to walk from Marble Arch to Farringdon. On the journey I was singled out by every single person seeking donations for a cause. I must have a face that screams ”sucker”.
Prolific.org now states on her site: “This site will look much better in a browser that supports web standards, but it is accessible to any browser or Internet device. Um, no actually, I’m lying. This site doesn’t really look that much different. But there are lots of sites out there that will look better if you do upgrade.” Which would be, you know, great, if I didn’t see the message while using IE5 for Mac, which is supposed to be one of the most compliant browsers in existence.
On Contract Work: Jobs are like partners. Some people go for the quiet interesting types – the ones that aren’t much to look at, but are quietly rewarding. Some others go for feeling valued and respected. Others need the passion and the fire, or the heat of money and glamour. At the moment, it seems, I will do any job which pays the bills. I’m sure there is a word for that type of relationship.
Sing it with me! [Thanks to everyone who sent this link to me (9 to 5), particularly to Prol, because she’s always so good at this stuff, and Mr Towb who really should be working.]
Workin’ 9 to 5
What a way to make a livin’
Barely gettin’ by
It’s all takin’
And no givin’
They just use your mind
And they never give you credit
It’s enough to drive you
Crazy if you let it
The wonder of Radio 2, being played continuously at work at the moment, has reintroduced me to the magic of Dolly Parton‘s ‘Nine to Five’. My trash gland has declared this song to be a “Work Of Genius”. If anyone can find the lyrics online, then could you please tell me where.
This whole thing reminds me of working in a supermarket warehouse in the run-up to Christmas (age 19). The same songs played over and over again. Christmas songs: Mistletoe and Wine, Simply Having a Wonderful Christmastime – things by Wizard. The tape can only have been about thirty-five minutes long. And I heard it every day for weeks…