Skin of Stars

Machines, Media and Miscellanea

by Kevin Carmody

Blog Entries

Senate In The Balance

I remember how low I felt during the 2004 American elections. I knew Bush was going to win and because world affairs are so tied up in American policy, I knew the dark times were going to continue. Now I can’t help but feel good at seeing the loss of The House to the Democrats and (as I write this) … Read the remaining 186 words

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Phone IDeas

I’m terrible at saving numbers in my phone, mainly because my phone is so awkward to use, but normally because I think ‘I’ll do it later’. Surely it would be better if each phone had its own ID that the user sets which when you call someone it comes up as you ID/name. This avoids all those confused times of … Read the remaining 23 words

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Not-So-Silent Hill

Got far, far too drunk last night and I’m suffering now. Hell of a party though, we got the dancefloor packed and everybody was going wild. Pretty good going for a quiet campus on the hill.

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Halloween Party

Tonight is my long deserved break. Tonight (all be it a bit late) is our Halloween party. Halloween is my absolute favourite festival of the year. It includes fancy dress, goth overtones and none of the pressure of Christmas or New Years. Of course, I’m not really likely to get a real break as I’ll inevitably be sorting decorations, working … Read the remaining 235 words

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SU and Stuff

About time for a blog post I guess. Not that I’m forcing myself, I just feel like these are now more letters home. Perhaps I will get more readers where I am, but with the million plus blogs that are available I hardly feel I have enough to say to go out looking for them. I am now a student … Read the remaining 245 words

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Got last night's food from Yeti Nepalese on Cowley Road. Really really good. [skinofstars]

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"If you want to talk to kids, talk to me". Perhaps the oddest pitch line yet #ogn [skinofstars]

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Pete Drake and his talking steel guitar. Just lovely music. http://t.co/gHB6ALuc [skinofstars]

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Argh, waiting for these chip times is driving me nuts #otg2012 [skinofstars]

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RT @RnnngAcrssBrdrs: Edao Weliy, the Oxford 10km 2012 winner #otg2012 http://t.co/lEQv969o [skinofstars]

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RT @RnnngAcrssBrdrs: Edao Weliy wins #otg2012 10km in course record - 29:27 (unofficial). [skinofstars]

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Town & Gown 10k was great. New PB, about 47:20! Well done @iblamefish @alpower @josnow and all the @incuna gang! #otg2012 [skinofstars]

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