Skin of Stars

Machines, Media and Miscellanea

by Kevin Carmody

Blog Entries

I’m not anonymous

This has been a good weekend. I started Thursday at the 50th Moon On A Stick gig. It was a neat collection of music from far and near. I also got to check out one of the acts (Neverest Songs) that’s going to be playing at my Thanet Rocks gig on the 20th of August at the Westgate pavilion. Also … Read the remaining 213 words

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1% Rule

I found an interesting article on the amount of people that actually participate in web content: Guardian Unlimited Technology | Technology | What is the 1% rule? The summary would be something like this. For every hundred people who view a social site (eg wikipedia, blogger etc), 1 will create content, 10 will comment or add content, 89 wil just … Read the remaining 45 words

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Thanet Times Is Watching

I’m upset. Someone smashed a cup on my car which caused a dent in the bonnet. Then I noticed that the most of the passenger side had been keyed. Why? I was parked sensibly outside the Regency in Ramsgate. I hadn’t done anything wrong. There was no need. Also noted today that Gannet College blog got mentioned in the Thanet … Read the remaining 59 words

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Chavs

Chavs win the battle, rock wins the war. The absolute disapointment. I wander home in the most drunken fashion tonight. Swaying from side to side all the way from the harbour to Manston… which is a long old walk. I’d already been to Margate, to the Qubar tonight. Watched some pretty downbeat rock. Could do with some more of that … Read the remaining 270 words

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Thanet Highways Public Meeting

Well, first things first. We have a new/old blogger on the circuit. Ram Skate Raider has stated his/her own blog where we can expect a contemptuous view of Thanet and all around. Ok, with that out the way I’ll give you all some bigger news. There is a Manston Parish Council public meeting being held this Thursday with with a … Read the remaining 173 words

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oonagi on myspace

myspace, myspace… oh god, myspace I’ve never been the biggest fan of myspace, as anyone who’s had to listen to me would know. Still, it is THE biggest social networking site on the internet with over 85million ‘users’. So in view of this I’ve finally given in and set up an oonagi myspace. If you want to visit it you … Read the remaining 84 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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