by Tom | Jun 22, 2010 | IT
So, to start with, it won’t work on my TS-219 as it is an Arm not an Intel-based device. I now have a TS-239 Pro II for exactly this reason. The instructions worked well. Links and my notes below: General instructions Installing QPKGs is a question of...
by Tom | Jun 21, 2010 | Government
I have been back and forth on the issue of whether the public sector has it better or worse than the private sector (at average wage levels, not the high end). Whatever it means, the median wage has been consistently higher in the public sector. How exactly to measure...
by Tom | Jun 20, 2010 | Reading
Excellent. The Roman centurions in Doctor Who all did the gung move from Choir Project: Attention! Respect!
by Tom | Jun 18, 2010 | Business, Tech
Some great stuff in there, but I can’t help being contrary on the consume and share portrayal of our online usage. Yes, that’s what the iPad engenders, but I don’t think it has to be the way: we create content in emails, SMSes, status updates, photos...
by Tom | Jun 18, 2010 | Reading
Amazing how little things can appear to change in 50 years. Apart from the relentlessly similar graphic style, and the like disappearance / merger of some of the companies featured, you could easily see posters for the same things today.Hidden posters in Notting Hill...
by Tom | Jun 18, 2010 | Reading
I loved the marking insistent like an insect.
by Tom | Jun 16, 2010 | Personal
Just a few hours until I’m 40. I have always felt like a late developer, so it really doesn’t feel bad at all. Roll on Royal Hospital Road for yummy lunch with Wiffy.
by Tom | Jun 16, 2010 | Personal
Really damn fine Figaro at the Opera House tonight. Good to have random collection of friends there as well.
by Tom | Jun 15, 2010 | Government, Reading
Thought-provoking figures on income redistribution in the UK. Some factoids:Income inequality hasn’t changed much in the last decade (which means that more redistribution has been taking place)The richest fifth earn 15 times more than the poorest fifth before...
by Tom | Jun 9, 2010 | Personal
Saw the Tenby lifeboat being launched last night (only a test thankfully) and was almost as excited as my nephew. Sirens, smoke, huge engine, quick release, splash. Brilliant. Really astonishing that the RNLI is all funded by donations; £3m for Tenby came from a...
