Author Archives: rpg

One of the heated discussions I’ve been having at work is about advertising. I’m essentially taking the view that in yer face advertising reduces usability of and traffic to a website, as well as (for reasons I don’t want to … Continue reading →

Jenny’s post last week set me thinking. I have, apparently, a reputation for being a bit down on kits. Can’t imagine how that got started. The truth, as always, is a little more complex than that. Certain people here might … Continue reading →

So there I was, trying to figure out exactly what I was supposed to do with over two thousand journal abbreviations (it’s a giddy, hedonistic life I lead), when HD came over to annoy talk about something that I have … Continue reading →

When I logged in this morning at work the operating system kindly informed me that my password was to expire in six days, and asked if I wanted to change it. This is the third time it’s done this to … Continue reading →

Once upon a time a callow youth—quite by accident—almost burned down a high school chemistry lab. This is not that story, but an appreciation of certain details in this one will enhance your enjoyment when I get round to telling … Continue reading →

If you hear a rustling in the hedgerow, don’t be alarmed now, it’s just a new kid on the blog.

There must be an easier way. *All* of Australia is remote and isolated, Shirley? Filled in my Australian tax return yesterday. Those of you who have never had to fill in a tax return don’t know what you’re missing. For … Continue reading →

It’s still Friday. Somewhere. ‘It’s hot like hell. And you smell of death!’ Lieselotte said to Neil one morning, not long before I left that particular lab. This is the girl who uses the English language rather like a cluster … Continue reading →

Whee. That was a fun weekend. I, despite my best efforts, completely failed to leave the pawns up a tree near Thetford so we trundled onwards to Norwich, where they’d laid on a parade and fireworks for us. Which was … Continue reading →

I ran a brief and unscientific poll last week, much to Cath’s chagrin. It wasn’t as bad as she would have you believe, because I actually did think about the questions in those couple of teeth-brushing minutes, and figured I … Continue reading →