I think this will be a new “regular feature” of my blog. Every once in a while in the course of one’s life, you hear a phrase and you think, “There’s a phrase that’s never been uttered in the English language before.” While once incredibly rare, these moments seem to be happening with alarming regularity … Read more

Personally, I’ve never been persuaded by the so-called experts’ warnings about cartoons like Bugs Bunny. I’m just not convinced that you can run an adequately controlled scientific evaluation of the impact of this type material on children. That’s why I try to only let my children watch cartoons created before 1970. Today, I saw that … Read more

So, when I’ve been on Taipei 101, I look at that heavily-constructed, narrow-gapped, tall barrier fence around the outside observation deck as a safety measure to protect me from strong winds blowing me off the building, or perhaps the odd roc flying down and carrying me off. Even with this barrier, I get a disturbing … Read more

According to the BBC, Airfix, manufacturer of model airplane kits is back in business. BBC News => Airfix – Britain’s next top model? Airfix has been bought by model train giant Hornby, which plans to rebuild the brand. But will today’s Playstation generation even notice? Generations of school children grew up in the 50s and … Read more

Since the so-called “adult” content of Torchwood added not one squat of value to the stories, I suspect I’ll find these new “kid friendly” version superior. CBBC Newsround => Young fans to see Dr Who spin-off Doctor Who spin-off show Torchwood is to be shown in a version that younger fans will be able to … Read more

Well, it’s not really “the Return of the Saint”, that name has been taken. It’s the new Saint series currently in production. James Purefoy, whom I’ve never heard of, is the Saint. The Saint and Leslie Charteris Blog => James Purefoy To Play Simon Templar in The Saint James Purefoy, who played Mark Antony in … Read more

Get this widget | Track details | eSnips Social DNA Sounds like a new version of Lonely Planet Taiwan is out. This is a book I used to find indispensable when traveling to Taiwan. Lately I’m familiar enough with Taipei and confident enough in just exploring that I don’t use it much any more. Nonetheless, … Read more

Of course, the Japanese again… Technorati Tags: Blog, Japan, Japanese, Technology, Toilet, Video, YouTube

Gridman, that’s me. Fine. It’s not a fantastic score, but it’s a first try. Look at this “brandon” guy. To quote the immortal one (Praise be Shatner’s name), “Get a life.” Can’t quite understand how someone can score 323736 points on a 30 question quiz, with what appears to be a 100 point maximum per … Read more

There are days when I’m proud of my Scottish ancestry from the Clan Stewart… … and then there are other days when I’m glad I’ve got more Irish and English in my veins. Like today. The Daily Record => Scotland’s New £125k Slogan…Welcome To Scotland A £125,000 campaign to replace Scotland’s Best Small Country In … Read more