This year there will be a leap second. Here’s an interesting article. They’re growing more controversial you know. (Via)
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December 2005
Merry Christmas
Just a wee post to wish you all a good one. And thanks for reading!
Lamest “I’m not a racist but” ever
This has to be the least convincing “I’m not a racist, but…” ever.
Eccentric sandals
LibDems 4 Boris: “I’m appealing to all LibDem voters, councillors and MPs because I’m eccentric and I wear sandals.” (Via)
Headless chickens
I was listening to The World at One today and I found myself being extremely confused. The first story was about the Conservatives trying to look left-wing by saying that they’re in favour of redistribution of wealth. It turns out that they’re not really in favour of redistribution of wealth. The second story was about […]
Fame can do wonders for a back catalogue
Fame can do wonders for a back catalogue. According to Eighteen Seconds Before Sunrise, Sigur Rós’ first two albums gone platinum in Iceland. Despite the fact that ‘Von’ is now a platinum album, it sold only 313 copies in its first year!
Festive Bob
A festive offering from Weebl and Bob.
Super Aguri given go-ahead!
Super Aguri given green light, subject to the approval of the FIA. This would mean 22 cars on the grid next year — even if two of them will undoubtedly be ridiculously slow. Takuma Sato would get a drive as well.
Jackson interview
Speakers Push the Air has an interesting interview with Jackson, the one with His Computer Band.
True meaning of Christmas
The true meaning of Christmas: “how, as an ardent atheist, you can celebrate Christmas” (psst: it’s dead easy — just get pissed).