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When I was a lot younger I used to be a big Prince August fan.
At the time they didn't have as many moulds and models to choose from, but over the last few years their range has been expanding quite a bit.
Their latest crazy offer is the moulds for the soldiers on the left for a mere EUR2.50 during the month of May.
I think I still have all the original moulds and other bits and pieces in a box somewhere and I really should get round to digging them out.
At the time they didn't have as many moulds and models to choose from, but over the last few years their range has been expanding quite a bit.
Their latest crazy offer is the moulds for the soldiers on the left for a mere EUR2.50 during the month of May.
I think I still have all the original moulds and other bits and pieces in a box somewhere and I really should get round to digging them out.
Last.fm's team have made available a couple of web applications that they put together in their spare time.
The "Playground" currently has three applications which take advantage of the huge amount of music data that last.fm aggregates.
You probably won't improve your life much with any of these little apps, but they are fun to play with.
Checking the typos of artists names can be a great way to while away the time, but you could also use the info for seo.
Of course if you wanted to manipulate the data yourself they do offer both data feeds and a full API (though there are licensing conditions to be aware of). For the top artists for users in Ireland try this XML feed
The "Playground" currently has three applications which take advantage of the huge amount of music data that last.fm aggregates.
You probably won't improve your life much with any of these little apps, but they are fun to play with.
Checking the typos of artists names can be a great way to while away the time, but you could also use the info for seo.
Of course if you wanted to manipulate the data yourself they do offer both data feeds and a full API (though there are licensing conditions to be aware of). For the top artists for users in Ireland try this XML feed
Top Gun is not a "chef d'oeuvre', but it's great fun.
It has dated a bit since its initial release over 20 years ago, but it's still enjoyable (Yes I do have the special edition DVD and the HD DVD release.)
So how about Top Gun tshirts?
It has dated a bit since its initial release over 20 years ago, but it's still enjoyable (Yes I do have the special edition DVD and the HD DVD release.)
So how about Top Gun tshirts?
While I have my reservations about the film I Robot the latest special edition boxset is truly impressive.
Of course you'd have problems fitting it in with your "normal" DVDs.....
Play are currently offering it for about 77 euro including shipping. I presume they'll ship it to Ireland, as it would be classed as a DVD, but if anyone knows otherwise please let me know
Of course you'd have problems fitting it in with your "normal" DVDs.....
Play are currently offering it for about 77 euro including shipping. I presume they'll ship it to Ireland, as it would be classed as a DVD, but if anyone knows otherwise please let me know
Today was yet another tshirt delivery day.
I simply adore the Despair.com blog tshirt, which I mentioned a few weeks ago, so much so that I ordered another 3.
(This might be a serious character flaw on my part. I tend to obsess. An ex-girlfriend used to find this obsessiveness a little annoying at times ... )
Of course Despair.com do keep coming up with new designs and this one really caught my eye:
Though one of Tshirt Hell's recent additions is definitely on my "want" list. (Wish lists suggest that you may not get them. If I put it on my "want" list I know I will get it, it's simply a matter of when)
I simply adore the Despair.com blog tshirt, which I mentioned a few weeks ago, so much so that I ordered another 3.
(This might be a serious character flaw on my part. I tend to obsess. An ex-girlfriend used to find this obsessiveness a little annoying at times ... )
Of course Despair.com do keep coming up with new designs and this one really caught my eye:
Though one of Tshirt Hell's recent additions is definitely on my "want" list. (Wish lists suggest that you may not get them. If I put it on my "want" list I know I will get it, it's simply a matter of when)
I don't get excited about office supplies. I would be very worried if anyone got even vaguely excited about office supplies.
However an office supplies company that goes the extra mile and predicts my possible purchases deserves recognition.
This morning Jones' sent me "Green Book", which is a subset of their product range that is based on either recycled or environmentally friendly products. I've been making an effort to "go green" in the office, even though it's a bit more expensive than using the "normal" products.
I really love the way that they sent me this with a nice personal note suggesting that I give them a call to discuss pricing if anything caught my eye.
Some of the products Jones sell under the "green" banner are surprising. There's an entire range of pens made from recycled Xboxes!
However an office supplies company that goes the extra mile and predicts my possible purchases deserves recognition.
This morning Jones' sent me "Green Book", which is a subset of their product range that is based on either recycled or environmentally friendly products. I've been making an effort to "go green" in the office, even though it's a bit more expensive than using the "normal" products.
I really love the way that they sent me this with a nice personal note suggesting that I give them a call to discuss pricing if anything caught my eye.
Some of the products Jones sell under the "green" banner are surprising. There's an entire range of pens made from recycled Xboxes!
If you've seen the trailer for Iron Man this should interest you:
Wildly Popular 'Iron Man' Trailer To Be Adapted Into Full-Length Film
I came across Mac Heist a few months ago, but unfortunately they took a break for a while shortly afterwards.
It looks like they're back in business again and are currently offering a selection of 12 handy shareware Mac OSX applications. The alarm clock one, the aptly named Awaken, which turns your MacBook into an alarm clock proved useful the last time I had to get an early flight!
It looks like they're back in business again and are currently offering a selection of 12 handy shareware Mac OSX applications. The alarm clock one, the aptly named Awaken, which turns your MacBook into an alarm clock proved useful the last time I had to get an early flight!
I mentioned the Actifry back in January, as the idea of deep fat frying without all the grease and oil sounded attractive to me. I didn't buy an Actifry immediately, as I wanted to check pricing etc., before doing so.
Finally yesterday I took the plunge. I'd had an overwhelming desire for chips all day and the old deepfat fryer was binned last week (it wasn't working).
A plate of chips took about 25 minutes to cook and used one small spoon of olive oil (I could have used other oils, but I like olive oil).
The chips tasted as good, if not better, than the "normal" greasy ones.
Even my sister won't be able to give out to me now, as the Actifry uses less oil than a normal salad!
Finally yesterday I took the plunge. I'd had an overwhelming desire for chips all day and the old deepfat fryer was binned last week (it wasn't working).
A plate of chips took about 25 minutes to cook and used one small spoon of olive oil (I could have used other oils, but I like olive oil).
The chips tasted as good, if not better, than the "normal" greasy ones.
Even my sister won't be able to give out to me now, as the Actifry uses less oil than a normal salad!
