The last few months my day job has been filled with GDPR related "stuff". While I enjoy what I do I've been buried in paperwork, so a bit of pure escapism and something that brings a smile to my face is always welcome. Cats can do that. This video from the 2018 America's Got Talent is a pleasant change: https://youtu.be/8e0z3-iZ_TY Yeah, cats. … [Read more...] about The Internet Really is Full of Cats
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Finally Cutting the Cord
I've finally cancelled my Sky subscription! Moving house means that, in many respects, I'm starting out with a "clean slate". So while I was going through my "to do" list, which includes updating my address with a bunch of services, one of the items on there was dealing with my Sky account. Was it really worth my while moving my Sky box and dish to the new house? After … [Read more...] about Finally Cutting the Cord
Central Perk
I've been digging through photos on my phone over the last few days and publishing some of the quirky ones. This shot is of the Central Perk sign on the Friends set. Yes, the real set, at Warner Brothers Studio in Burbank. I was there last year, but lost most of the photos I took when I forgot my camera on the back seat of a taxi (doh!) The last episode of Friends … [Read more...] about Central Perk
My Sister Gets A Shout Out On Australian TV
My younger sister works as a producer for one of the Australian TV channels on their breakfast show. As a producer that means she's working behind the scenes and is neither seen on camera or mentioned - most of the time: [youtube]http://youtu.be/tnv_WYpimvA[/youtube] In the short video clip they're talking about a really pathetic "special offer" that Eve came across in a … [Read more...] about My Sister Gets A Shout Out On Australian TV
Some Lessons Learnt From My Burglary
As I mentioned recently I was the victim of a break-in and burglary. I'm still trying to sort out the insurance claims, so I honestly do not know at this stage how that will pan out. I have, however, learnt a few interesting things. Some of these lessons are specific to Ireland, while others are probably applicable anywhere. Reporting the break-in to the police … [Read more...] about Some Lessons Learnt From My Burglary