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Author Archives: Nev
That was the year that was
So, in a word, wow — with the Japanese earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown, UK riots, Arab Spring uprisings, dictators and terrorist leaders executed, tabloid hacking scandals, Euro crisis and a Royal wedding, 2011 was a momentous and tumultuous year … Continue reading
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Translations for the nations
I just don’t understand the outcry about the Patois Bible. How people can get upset about the translation of something that was originally translated itself from Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic — passed down via word of mouth for centuries before … Continue reading
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Way of life
“A person should not believe in an ism, he should believe in himself.” – Ferris Bueller Some people may frown on this as being the kind of self-serving attitude that has led to the materialistic and hedonistic modern way of … Continue reading
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Perks of the job
One of the things I love about working for a design agency is the annual Secret Santa. Instead of the random £10 piece of quirky tat which have given rise to campaigns that ask people to consider a charity donation … Continue reading
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Chances are slim
“Nature finds a way” — Dr. Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) Jurassic Park Stop and think for a moment about all of the things that had to happen in history for you to be here today reading this. Think about all … Continue reading
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Welcome to the world!
This then, I guess, is the digital equivalent of Rafiki holding Simba aloft in The Lion King. I’m delighted to be able to announce that Anoushka Cameron Stokes was born at 23:30 on the 1st of November, weighing in at … Continue reading
Give it up
Planking, Owling, Horsemanning, Batmanning, Tebowing, Big Bad Wolfing. Depending on where you work that last one may be deemed inappropriate — you can safely Google the others if you don’t know what they are. All of these things have been declared … Continue reading
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A new sport
Last week saw first leg of the annual composite shinty/hurling series contested between Ireland and Scotland. I don’t claim to be an aficionado of either sport. Practically all I know is that they are both renowned for being a proper … Continue reading
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Crumbs!
I was sure that I’d previously set out my thoughts on this matter but I can’t seem to find them anywhere. Therefore be advised that there follows something of a rant. I despise the term “breadcrumb” when used in the … Continue reading
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Bread
I’ve been meaning to get around to baking my own bread by hand for a good long while now. I’ve no excuse for not doing so before really: I get plenty of free time on the weekend and it’s not … Continue reading