Justice- D.A.N.C.E. I would like every t-shirt in this video.
08/03/2009
07/03/2009
06/03/2009
Telegraph Crossword Quandry
I like to do the cryptic crossword every day. I'm not very good at it, but it's terribly satisfying to complete (I've done it once) and also staves off boredom during lectures. Today, more than ever, I'm confused. This is because I believe there's a typo.
11 ac.: Agent finishing off going through again (9)- I reckon this is 'repending', as a REP is an agent and finishing off is ENDING.
9 do.: Instruments before too long interrupting singer (8)- Before too long is SOON and a singer is a BASS, so I think it's 'bassoons'.
Trouble is, if 11 ac. is right, the second letter of 9 do. should be 'n'. Oh dear. Normally I'd say it's my error, but today I'm backing myself. Hmmm.
UPDATE: Big Dave has solved it. 11 ac. is wrong- finishing off also means EATING. My bad. Ahem.
05/03/2009
04/03/2009
Mirror's Edge
I started playing Mirror's Edge on Sunday night and this Wednesday morning I finished it. IT IS AWESOME. The movement is incredibly fluid- there is a real skill to putting together sets of moves and maintaining momentum. It's definitely not easy to master, but you can pick it up straight away without any real difficulty. At the same time, it's challenging and, thus, rewarding; the bad guys are actually quite tough, and if the path isn't obvious you can spend ages stuck in one place. Taking your time first time round is quite important; I suspect a less patient person than myself might get quite frustrated. Nevertheless, a game unlike any other I've played and I like it a lot. Bring on Mirror's Side, or whatever the sequel will be called (weak, I know).
Oh, am also pleased to report that I didn't throw up at all.
03/03/2009
University Challenge Scandal!
I for one welcome the decision of the Beeb for Manchester to reign supreme over Corpus Christi based on the ineligibility of one of their team members. This stems purely from jealousy of Trimble, who is just too clever. Ha.
On another note, am I the only one who thinks Yeo (Manchester captain) and Trimble should have a super smart kid? The child would probably solve global warming or something.