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• Fighting the Good Fight (XCOM Part 3)

  

  I'm continuing in my spare time to play OpenXcom, the turn-based strategy game where I defend the Earth against alien invasion. Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Further XCOM Adventures

  

  I've been continuing my fight against the alien threat, trying to save the planet.  So far I've taken down two alien bases, captured one of their commanders, an... Read more

  Posted on 24 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Simon is a Coward

  

  I've been playing a open source version of an somewhat ancient game, XCOM: UFO Defense.  For those that haven't played it, the original XCOM is a classic PC... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Shampoo is for Frequent Use

  

  Why do they sell you shampoo which is "for frequent use" - as opposed to what?  Do they mean its not really nice shampoo, so its okay to be used every day, whil... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Weekly Routine

  Once a week I take my gran shopping, and being a creature of routine the day goes thusly: I will arrive at my grans, aiming to be there for 9.30am but inevitabl... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Platform 2013 is Here!

  

  I've just got back from experiencing the various delights of Platform 2013, the biggest gaming convention ever to hit Hull, and it's been pretty awesome fun. Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Platform 2013 - One Day to Go!

  Well, the video camera is on charge, the brand new space invaders t-shirt is hanging in the wardrobe and I'm scribbling my YouTube channel address on the back o... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• And Lo...

  

  Today we have a guest blog from my dad, about feeding dogs raw meat. I probably need to give some disclaimer at some point - um, okay. Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How Can You Wave at a Driver That Isn't There?

  

  You may have caught this story in the news that there are plans to operate driverless "pod" vehicles in the town of Milton Keynes from 2015. In theory, this... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• New Web Series Launched - MANEATING!

  A quick blog post tonight, just wanted to flag up my new web series debuted this week, MANEATING!  Content for my YouTube channel has been an issue for a... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Construction Work is Waiting for Me

  I have a project to undertake. A project that will challenge all of my construction skills. The kitchen drawer has finally failed. The rear wall of the drawer... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Meme Stardom Here I Come!

  

  I can't help but notice how popular "memes" are at the moment.  I've spent some time analysing the key points of the most popular memes, and here are some home... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Battle of the Generations

  I've always considered myself relatively good with computers.  I've completed a degree in Computer Information Systems.  I use computers every day, and have a... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Coping with the Clock Change

  Clocks go back tonight! No idea how this affects other counties, but in the UK at 2am Sunday morning the clocks will go back one hour, going from British... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Is It Difficult to Identify Prostitutes?

  Allow me to clarify this slightly concerning title by confirming that I have never requested the services, or indeed provided the services, that a sunset... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Travelling on Trains

  I travelled on a train last week. The train journey from London to Hull is always a little uncomfortable if you're heading out of London around 5pm, when what... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What Are These "Human Rights" Things Anyway? #BAD2013, #OCT16, #Humanrights,...

  

  This post is a bit outside of my normal arena, but it's part of Blog Action Day 2013, where over a thousand blogs across the globe are all talking about "Human... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Joy of Dealing with Customer Services

  If you ever have to deal with a large organisation, you will be familiar with customer services. This is the professionally trained people there to handle your... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2013 BUSINESS

• A Mug of Coffee That is Called A Mug of Coffee

  Do you ever feel like winding up the staff in Costa Coffee by going in and asking for a Venti?  (or asking for a Medio in Starbucks?) On the one hand, it does... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• I'm Eating Pocky

  

  As I type this, I'm eating a Pocky. What's a Pocky? it comes in a box. It's a banana chocolate piece of confectionery that I bought from the Chinese... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION