The Da Vinci Code

This article on Empire Online reveals that Tom Hanks has been cast in the part of Robert Langdon in Ron Howard’s upcoming film version of the Da Vinci Code – not a big surprise. Even though Robert Langdon is described as ‘Harrison Ford in Harris Tweed’ in the book, Ford’s knocking on a bit. Even …

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Relaxation just got stressful

Well, I just timed it – it would seem it takes precisely a week of doing nothing much before I start climbling the walls with boredom. Good job I have to move out next week, or I’d run the risk of serious muscle and brain atrophy.

All done

Strange… I didn’t have to go in to work this morning. I am, however, for the benefit of anyone who thinks I’m now doing nothing more than watching daytime TV and eating cookies, getting lots done. I’ve got visas, vaccinations, Wizwow work, letters, cleaning, packing, and washing up to sort! Busy busy! I’ve already discovered …

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Leaving do

I had my leaving do from the tube last night, a joint thing with Kim – great fun, and really chuffed to see so many people I liked come along for it. I got some ace presents, including a sterile emergency medical kit so I can re-attach my own leg if it gets bitten off …

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Firefox and Shatner

Firefox rocks! I am moving to using this browser full-time, it is excellent – fast, efficient, and more attractive than IE, with built-in Google search, the ability to add new search engines, tabbed browsing, and lots more. I don’t know if it’s using Firefox or something else, but my laptop seems to be working like …

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Legendary radio DJ John Peel dies

This is such sad news, what a shock! He apparently died of a heart attack while having the holiday of a lifetime with his wife in Peru. John Peel was a fantastic presenter, so funny, while maintaining the deadpan expression and tone of a curmudgeonly old uncle. Home Truths was fantastic, and Peel was about …

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