Skin of Stars

Machines, Media and Miscellanea

by Kevin Carmody

Blog Entries

The Future

Just thought I’d mention the small feeling of sorrow that I have for the loss of Arthur C Clarke, a childhood hero of mine. I’ll append an image from xkcd which I think shows this feeling a little.

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New toys

I’m very excited today after winning an auction last night on eBay. I’d decided that I needed a computer as doing graphic work and generally pouring through code is hard work on this little laptop. What I needed was a mighty box, which is what I’ve now just bought. The specs on this beast are as follows; intel core2 quad … Read the remaining 71 words

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No need to get flash

I posted this on oonagi, but thought it interesting enough to post here: I do think that flash has a purpose, especially in sites that where it’s more important to have strong visual features, like band sites. For example, neverestsongs.co.uk is undeniably beautiful. But when we look at that instance, you cannot say that it is crawlable by seach engines. … Read the remaining 477 words

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So long Blogger, it’s been swell

It’s taken me some time and a little soul searching if ones being honest, but I have finally decided to leave blogger behind me. Blogspot has served me well enough but struggled with the resrictions I always feel when someone else is hosting my webbyness, so I felt it was time we parted ways. Now I get the freedom to … Read the remaining 47 words

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Status Updates

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

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RT @Nebbs1: Barmouth, Abermaw, Beach located in Wales, has a blue flag. LLwyndu Farmhouse is close by. http://t.co/quH6qP5k [skinofstars]

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RT @josnow: As pitched at #OGN26, @benweiner & I are setting up a little letterpress & printing workshop. Register interest here ... [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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RT @sherred: CAsey Stoner to retire from MotoGP at the end of the season http://t.co/8X4VYHPg [skinofstars]

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RT @101greatgoals: Quality Euro 2012 prediction game. Well worth procrastinating over! http://t.co/AUC8Ru7l [skinofstars]

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RT @ThePoke: Does anyone have a picture of a dog dressed as two pirates carrying a treasure chest? Actually it's OK just found one. http ... [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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