Archive for January, 2003

ISBNs

Posted on January 27, 2003 ~ Filed Under Diary

I found out this week that ISBNs are running out. That’s right, the international standard book numbers have been used up. According to this site, which appears to have some sort of connection with ISO, the current 10 digit ISBN is to be replaced with a 13 digit ISBN.
As you probably know, the whole […]

Taping life

Posted on January 20, 2003 ~ Filed Under Diary

I’m sleepy, sleepy, sleepy. For no good reason, I stayed up quite late last night watching some drivel on tv about the football world cup. It was quite entertaining as it included cam corder footage from fans. Just think for a moment exactly how dweeby you have to be to go all the way to […]

Fun with science

Posted on January 13, 2003 ~ Filed Under Diary

My sister just sent me these links. I dare you to read them and not be interested. Why the sky is blue and making lightning in your mouth!
Jealous? Moi?
In December I went to see the amazing Lyle Lovett with Sarah and Chris and Maggie. After the show, we stood at the bar for a while […]