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Photo owned by Derek Caiden (cc) I had thought the Recommended Items feature in Google Reader was actually quite a good idea when it was introduced. Lately though there’s a sense that my Google account isn’t that secure any more, especially with the advent of Buzz (which I quickly disabled). Then today I came across … Read more
(UPDATE: the design studio in question is Gather No Moss). Spare a thought for Hidden Eloise, a UK based artist who’s currently in dispute with Paperchase over one of their designs. Paperchase are selling tote bags and books that feature an element that’s clearly traced from one of Eloise’s paintings. I think it’s a bit … Read more
Ancient journalist sharpens his pen. A few strands of flyaway hair were all it took to reconstruct an ancient journalist whose remains were found in a remote region of Ireland, scientists have revealed. The man’s remains were found in the permafrost of a region of Ireland that is completely cut off from reality and were … Read more
George Lee has resigned from Fine Gael and has resigned his seat in the Dáil for the most petulant, self-indulgent reasons. Quitting the party is one thing, but to resign the seat after 9 months spits in the eye of the Dublin South electorate. I’d be surprised if there’s more than a 40% turn out … Read more