It's astonishing that eBay forked over $3 billion for Skype and forgot to actually buy Skype’s underlying technology. I still find it hard to explain how they didn’t realise the fact that they didn’t get a perpetual, exclusive license. I guess someone will have their heads chopped pretty... »
Michael Jackson Exclusive Video from This is It Rehearsals, watching dancers perform for what would be "This is It". Can't help but notice how he looks a bit bored? RIP... »
Long overdue, and after some to and fro between myself and TfL, here is their response to my previous request under the Freedom of Information Act: Thank you for youremail regarding services on the Jubilee line.Having lookedat our records, I cannot find a copy of the final response sent to you and for this reason I am resending the data requested. Question 1 I have attached a spreadsheet indicated as Question 1 to this email - this provides details of all planned track closures. You also asked for details of work planned and work actually completed. As you may know the maintenance work on... »
From the BBC: Shadow chancellor George Osborne said the Budget, expected to confirm a likely 3% fall in growth in 2009, would "lay bare" Labour's economic failings. But in an upbeat message on YouTube Chancellor Alistair Darling said the UK economy had "underlying strengths". Reminds me of that time when we were all like "but muuuuuum, he said that..." I wonder, do they really... »
From the BBC: Twelve men have been arrested in the north west of England after Britain's most senior counter-terrorism police officer sparked a security alert. Assistant Commissioner Bob Quick said he "deeply regretted" revealing a secret document to photographers when he arrived for a briefing at No 10. Mr Quick was apparently in such a rush to get out of his car, that... »
What's with everyone these days writing like they don't have a clue about grammar or spelling? I 'fink'? No, mate, you don't 'fink', you THink! Or maybe you can't 'fink', and that's what your problem is. I bet you know you don't THuck though! Or, the ever present: "I should of done that". What the hell do you mean you "should of... »