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Yes, even in Marlow…

Ewan — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:21:12 +0000

… Will some arse take a trolley from Waitrose and just leave it in the middle of the pavement. Joy!

This vehicle has been supplied..

Ewan — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:20:38 +0000

What is a “non fault accident”? Is that where you drive into a tree, but it was the tree’s fault? Or since you can’t legally sue a tree, is that described as a “non fault” fault?

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Hello Square Mile

Ewan — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:20:29 +0000

It’s been a little while since I was last in London’s Square Mile business district. Nice to be back. I like the varied old, classical and ultra modern architecture — and of course, the fact almost ever corner is steeped in history (This street above is New Broad Street. Used to have an office in this block a few years ago.)

It’s not a bad looking section of the city when it’s sunny.

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All is revealed! Hands on with the new Nokia N8

Ewan — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:15:28 +0000

Well then, the all new Nokia N8 has been revealed this morning. We had a brief introduction from the product manager and then — tah dah — we were each handed our own N8 prototype to play with. The hardware is more or less decided but the software is still under development. Here are some initial reactions:

The device is simply fantastic. It’s fast, very fast. The two processors (it’s got a dedicated graphics accelerator) really help it motor along. You can see this best when you hit the photo gallery — the 12 megapixel images scroll by so beautifully. Not a hint of a jitter or pause. The capacitive screen is a delight to use and the applications on the device are surprisingly snappy. I am particularly impressed by the Symbian3 true multitasking facilities. I like it’s speed and convenience. I had 7 large applications running properly (not some Fisher-Price-wannabe multitasking — I’m looking at you, iPhone 4.0) without the device breaking a sweat. And the camera. Goodness me it’s phenomenal. You really can see the 12 megapixel difference. Plus, when you plug it into a 50″ flat screen HD television, it’s knife-sharp. Video played through the phone’s hdmi-out port is ridiculously phenomenal. I’ve taken lots of video and photos so standby for more details.

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The obligatory baby photo: Archie

Ewan — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:45:08 +0000

Here’s a photo of Archie:

I've got a son: Archie MacLeod

Ewan — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:34:59 +0000

Archie MacLeod was born at 816am on Saturday 5th June at Queen Charlotte’s hospital, weighing a very respectable 7lbs 13.

He and mum are both doing very well and got home last night!

A good reminder to drive slowly

Ewan — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:32:36 +0000

I liked this piece by Dr Nick Foreman published in The Independent: “The day I hit a child at 20mph – and realised the speed limit must be cut“.

Obligatory Jeremy Bentham Shot

Ewan — Thu, 27 May 2010 23:42:37 +0000

I was at UCL the other day. It was super to be back. I’ve not been there — properly — for a good little while. Walking down the Cloisters I came across good old Jeremy Bentham, the institution’s founder. That there *is* Bentham. Literally. He asked for his body to be stuffed and displayed after his death. The head is obviously plastic. The real one is apparently stored in the University Safe. Rumour has it the head is brought out for meetings and, if there’s a stalemate, the head — that is Bentham — always votes yes. Heh. Progressive!

I must ask the Provost if this is true.

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An excellent example of why British people collectively hate success

Ewan — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:20:10 +0000

Being successful in Britain is a real challenge. A lot of people I speak to don’t quite believe how difficult it is. Jealousy is institutionalised across the population (with few exceptions). Anyone seeking to better themselves is very much encouraged not to do so. Not to stand up, not to be counted, not to take a risk, to innovate, to strive for something better.

Here’s an excellent example in today’s Independent newspaper lambasting DJ Chris Evans for blowing £12m on a car.

Won't be doing business with Marlow Dry Cleaners

Ewan — Wed, 12 May 2010 08:44:32 +0000

I made the mistake yesterday of going into Marlow Dry Cleaners, just off the High Street in Marlow. I had 25 shirts that I wanted washed and ironed. Since Hetty’s due date is just 23 days away, I didn’t want her to have to do it — and I’d prefer to pay an expert to do it rather than me mess around with them. I went into this place and as I began counting out the shirts, the chap stopped me. “It’s 2.99 each,” he said. “Right,” I said, “But how much for 25 shirts?”

I assumed they’d offer some kind of deal. “2.99 each,” said the grim-faced chap. “But there’s 25?” I prompted. “2.99 each,” he repeated. Right then. Instead I went to the little Dry Cleaners next to Marks & Spencer. Magda offered much more equitable terms for the shirts. She will have our business!

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