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Neil Ford
Date: 2008-10-23 17:11
Subject: Zero coffee
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Tags:via ljapp

So as part of the plan to get healthy, lose weight and fight the Type 2 diabetes I've been diagnosed with, I've been told, in no uncertain terms, to cut out coffee and all other such beverages.

Well, following a weekend of binge drinking at a roleplaying convention, I've been cold turkey since Monday morning. And slight headaches aside, I seem to be coping relatively okay. Only time will tell if I can keep it up though.

- Neil.

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Neil Ford
Date: 2008-09-11 08:00
Subject: Facebook imposes site facelift
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Another reason not to use Facebook:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7609555.stm

- Neil.

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Neil Ford
Date: 2008-09-09 23:01
Subject: Seeking D&D 4e character worksheet
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Tags:4e, character, d&d

If anyone reading this know of a good 4e character worksheet, something that helps to work all the bonuses and stuff, could they please point me to it.

I don't need character sheet, I have a nice one of those, I just need something to make recalculating everything on leveling up that little bit easier.

TIA.

- Neil.

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Neil Ford
Date: 2008-08-20 15:31
Subject: Advent 4211 running OSX
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Tags:advent 4211, msi wind, os x

So I decided to bite the bullet and completely wipe my recently acquired Advent 4211 ultra portable and install Mac OS X 10.5 on it.

Thanks to a very handy guide at http://www.modaco.com/content/asus-eee-pc-http-www-eeeasy-com/270099/pauls-complete-guide-to-installing-osx-leopard-on-your-msi-wind-advent-4211/ I was able to complete the task in very quick time.

Here's the About This Mac dialog:



I'm now just waiting on some extra memory and a replacement, compatible, wireless card and she will be good to go.

Woot!

- Neil.

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Neil Ford
Date: 2008-08-19 15:01
Subject: I'm back!
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Well, my wordpress install broke one time too many (hackers and outdated templates), so I'm back using LJ.

As soon as I can find an LJ client for the iPhone that doesn't require me to jailbreak my phone, updates might occur a little more regularly.

Until then, have fun everyone :)

- Neil.

This post brought to you by the Berocca Blogger Relief Campaign

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Neil Ford
Date: 2008-07-08 01:32
Subject: Vote for Persistent Spirit.... please!
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TableRappers - Paranormal adventures in Edwardian London

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Neil Ford
Date: 2007-06-23 02:07
Subject: [WoW] So long and thanks for all the... sheep?
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Tags:worldofwarcraft, wow

I’ve decided to close my World of Warcraft account after a little under two and a half years of play. Even having added the Burning Crusade expansion at the beginning of the year, I just no longer find it enjoyable and have for the last couple of months been paying for what is nothing more than a bloated chat client.

Sure, I will miss a few of the friends I’ve made whilst playing, but there are other ways to stay in touch. Hopefully I’ll have a little more free time to dedicate to doing my podcast, as well as maybe some face to face roleplaying.

It was an experience I’m glad I took part in, but now it’s time to move on.

- Neil

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Neil Ford
Date: 2006-11-20 00:10
Subject: Stealth Discoing At PodCastCon UK 2006
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Tags:podcastconuk2006, stealthdisco

Watch and giggle...



Team Stealth Disco.... filling nasty gaps since 2006!

- Neil.

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Neil Ford
Date: 2006-11-11 10:31
Subject: Happy birthday to [info]mcglk
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Happy Birthday dude! Hope you have a great day.

- Neil.

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Neil Ford
Date: 2006-11-06 23:27
Subject: Happy birthday to [info]lucifire
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Here's hoping you had a great one.

*smooches*

- Neil.

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Neil Ford
Date: 2006-10-30 00:31
Subject: The lady on her chariot
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The lady on her chariot
The lady on her chariot,
originally uploaded by SmudgyPixels.


One Lenny Power
One Lenny Power,
originally uploaded by SmudgyPixels.


Spent today up at Mad at their open day in the company of [info]madjon, [info]tinypinkbubble and a whole host of very friendly bikers, plus some very beautifully turned out machines. At one point there were over 30 Harley Davidson's in attendance, thanks to a visit by the Nene Valley (I think) Harley Owners Club.

The two pictures show [info]tinypinkbubble being wheeled in to the workshop on the bare bones of her new trike, thanks to the stirling efforts of Lenny.

More pictures to follow on my Flickr stream once I've had a chance to get my head around Lightroom.

Would just like to close with a big thank you to everyone at Mad for a very enjoyable day. Until next time.

- Neil.

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Neil Ford
Date: 2006-10-23 01:48
Subject: Scrybe
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Tags:scrybe

Go check out my post here for what could be a really cool new web application.

- Neil.

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Neil Ford
Date: 2006-10-13 18:13
Subject: PodcastCon UK 2006
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Tags:managingthegrey, pccuk2006, podcastconuk, podcasting, theshakes





PodcastCon UK is back for it's second year. Date is November 18 at the CCT Smithfield in Central London.

Highlights include CC Chapman of the Accident Hash and Managing the Gray" podcasts as a panelist and a performance by hot new indie band The Shakes.

Looks like this years conference is going to be an absolute cracker.

I've already got my ticket.

- Neil.

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Neil Ford
Date: 2006-10-09 16:57
Subject: Looking for a cheap (or free) video camera
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Bit of a long shot this...

A potential project has come up for which I would need a video camera, something which I don't currently own. There is no funding right now, so I'm looking to score one on the cheap :)

Only really requirement is for DV out so I can suck the video in to my Mac for editing and post production.

If anyone has anything suitable they want to get shot of or knows someone who does, I'd appreciate the info.

Thanks.
- Neil.

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Neil Ford
Date: 2006-10-06 00:37
Subject: New blog
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Tags:blog, wordpress

For anyone interested I have a new blog at http://blog.neilcford.com

The aim is for it to be more general purpose, a place where I can talk tech, rant about stuff, etc., leaving Livejournal for personal posts.

For those that understand such things, the feed can be found at http://blog.neilcford.com/?feed=rss2

- Neil.

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Neil Ford
Date: 2006-09-21 10:43
Subject: The Muppet Matrix
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3D animation trailer of a Muppet remake of The Matrix.

Definitely worth a look.

- Neil.

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Neil Ford
Date: 2006-09-18 07:24
Subject: IT experts are more likely to suffer from stress
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Tags:stress, work

I believe [info]natalief may be trying to tell me something by pointing me at this :)

http://www.wytv.com/news/health/2788381.html

Does make interesting reading though.

- Neil.

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Neil Ford
Date: 2006-09-16 22:36
Subject: Looking for a good intro to CSS
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Tags:blog, blosxom, css

I'm in the process of setting up a new blog using Blosxom, but the layout files are old fashioned tables.

I'd really like to move to a CSS layout but don't know where to start. So I'm looking for recommendations of good books or online tutorials to check out.

- Neil.

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Neil Ford
Date: 2006-08-31 07:50
Subject: George Bush performs U2's Sunday Bloody Sunday
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Mood:amused amused
Tags:george bush, u2

Check this out:

http://view.break.com/111184

An absolutely brilliant video mashup. About 3 minutes long and definitely worth it.

- Neil.

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Neil Ford
Date: 2006-07-10 20:29
Subject: Thank You
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to everyone for their kind birthday wishes, be they by post, comment, text message or card. They were really appreciated and definitely raised a smile or two.

Now if you'll excuse me, grumpy service will be resumed :)

- Neil.

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