Monthly Archives: December 2007

When will Microsoft learn (or will it?)

Posted on December 30, 2007 by Greg

I’ve been watching with interest the discussions on an ISO standard for office files.  There is a standard called ODF (Open Document Format), used by Open Office.  Microsoft clearly sees this as a threat since it removes the current dependency … Continue reading →

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What is this door for?

Posted on December 29, 2007 by Greg

When we were going down to London, I spotted a mystery door high up on the wall of an industrial building. It lead to a tiny balcony, just big enough for the door to open. We were mystified as to … Continue reading →

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Imperial war museum

Posted on December 28, 2007 by Greg

On Wednesday we went down to London, and went around the Imperial War Museum with Breff and Jim (my parents). I don’t think I’ve ever been before, and whilst I wouldn’t make a habit of going, it was very interesting. … Continue reading →

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Too much salt in sauces/stock

Posted on December 28, 2007 by Greg

Once again, over Christmas, we have been surprised at just how salty most prepared sauces and stocks are.  We have been looking for a decent source of stocks, since we are too lazy to make our own too often.  We … Continue reading →

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Deep Simplicity by John Gribbin

Posted on December 26, 2007 by Greg

I’ve just finished reading ‘Deep Simplicity’ by John Gribbin, that Breff gave me for my birthday. Early on I was a little skeptical about whether I would learn anything new – it looked like another exposition on chaos, and how … Continue reading →

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