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Saturday, October 15, 2005 - "It's alive. Aliiiiive! Like some kind of hideous monster, okay, but not quite dead yet."

> Science/Tech

Honda are making jet planes now. They should obviously combine this with their robots to make some kind of super device that would wow everyone by flying around for a bit then suddenly crash to the floor for no apparent reason. [Destroy]
Clever anti-camera technology that might one day be put to very handy use. [Details]
This is a geeky-yet-cool thing (like me, I like to think) and I want one. [Details]
The Japanese have created a replicant woman! Be afraid. [Details]
> Geek

This article sums up every reason that the Internet is one of the most important things ever to happen to mankind. Ever. Read it. [Details]
A bunch of the ex-Westwood guys, of C&C fame, have gotten together with Sega to make a new Generals-beating RTS game. We should prepare to wet our collective pants. [Details]
The most brilliant computer case mod I have ever seen. A Doom 3 themed case, complete with motorised airlock doors, LCD screens, scenery, lighting and a steam generator! You have to see this. [Display]
Geek jewellery. Funky! [Destroy]
A new (and confusing) meaning for the phrase "free (as in beer)". [Details]
Tom Hanks is going back to the moon. [Details]
Rel made stuff. Shiny. [Details]
> Stuff

I've been busy recently designing and maintaining a new website for the University of Birmingham Paintball Club. Have a look. [Details]
In fact, I've been busy doing lots of crazy uni-type things, which is why I haven't updated here for ages. Might even get some new photos up at some point! Keep an eye out.
After years of rumours and speculation, it's finally been announced that Sean Bean and co. will start filming "Sharpe's Challenge" in November, on location in India. About time Sharpie returned to our screens, after seven years - welcome news. [Details]
"Whem I Am King", a rather odd web comic type thing. You'll either have seen this three years ago or never heard of it before - nothing in between. Good, though. [Destroy]
The worst TV weatherman in the world. Ever. [Destroy]
Evil, time-sapping, clever flash thing. Grrr... [Destroy]
Less evil, more time-sapping, cleverer flash thing. Griddlers, basically. Goon-made, too. [Destroy]
Talking of time-sapping, though not really that evil, I played iSketch again last night for the first time in aaaages. Still lots of fun. [Destroy]
Now you won't need to worry about avoiding spoilers for the new film, book or whatever - this site has them all! [Details]
A recently appointed Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Norwegian Guard is actually Scottish. Oh, and he's a penguin. [Details]
Optimism! [Details]