Is this merely Apple patting itself on the back or a genuine effort to lessen the environmental impact of their products? Aside from the lower use of toxic materials (which is to be applauded), Steve Jobs claims that Apple recycled 13 million pounds of “ewaste” last year (9.5% of the weight of product sold 7 […]
Presumably, the French ballots were a lot simpler and this autocrat is exactly what France wants. Ah well, there goes my hope of the 35-hour work week spreading globally…
Oh, the Scottish Elections have descended into the realms of the farcical. The ramifications of the huge SNP gain, small party losses and Labour/Lib Dem backlash is that the one party that could not get even one seat in the first Holyrood elections may now preside over its proceedings. (via)
“Either we re-run the election or the returning officer contacts these 10,000 people who had their ballot treated as spoiled to ascertain their actual preference.“We need to do that, otherwise democracy is in crisis in Scotland.” (via) Sure. And open the process to bribery of said 10,000 people? I think not. If there was a […]
I am a self-confessed billion monkey* (via). Even worse, I am a billion monkey who snaps her monkey nuts before she eats them. See the other very crappy results of my billion monkey machine here. Incidentally, I know a Real PhotographerTM who enjoys a spot of self photo-ing. 1That means there are 6 more of […]
There’s a splendid Gaelic word, bourach. It means an utter, hideous mess. This is bourach, Mach Five.
What a dickadeedoodah the elections have been this year! I’ve missed out on all the fun. Followed doctorvee‘s twittering and subsequent indignation at the mess made by the decision makers: Some people wonder what the Scotland Office is for these days. Obviously they are looking for stuff to do, so have been busybodying with this […]
Ach, I have to contend with so many other folks’ wants and desires everyday, but no one ever asks what I want. Well, right now, if anyone is paying any attention (hint, hint, P; if you don’t listen over brekkie, at least read the blog) I am deeply in love with this glorious type-set map […]
The Sith Lord does not entertain interruptions (via, which was via).
I can sympathise. It is inevitable when you meet a dog that suits you that you will end up adopting it.
akatsuki ra-ra-ra 