IDS

It won't come as any surprise, at least if you are reading this in the UK, that IDS can make you sick. However in a happy coincidence (or is it?) of acronym-ing the ex-Conservative leader's initials are now the shortened version of the latest afflicition to hit the office worker - "Irritable Desk Syndrome".

To avoid IDS essentially do the exact opposite of my pigsty like desk, in my sauna-esque office: organise your desk to reduce stress levels and increase productivity, and prevent dehydration and overheating at work to promote higher energy levels. Also, of course, it's advisable to steer clear of Tory party conferences.

Entry 798, Tuesday, March 30th 2004, Filed In Stuff
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Engadget

If gadgets tweek your nipples (guilty your honour) you're probably already reading gizmodo, the gadgets weblog, on a regular basis. Engadget is a gizmodo spin-off (well it's from a ex-gizmodo author) that provides more of the same and is presented in a similar lovely fashion. I haven't decided which I like best yet although I suspect that having two gadgety news-sources, rather than one, is what I like most. Expect a permalink on the right-hand column to appear when I can be bothered to crack open notepad to update my html.

And if that isn't enough, if you are feeling ultra geeky (guilty once again your honour, will you take the first offence into consideration?) you'll be checking out the JavaScript weblog faster than you can say "I can't believe I used a single equals sign when I meant to use a double equals again" (a little JavaScript programming-ism for you there).

Entry 797, Tuesday, March 30th 2004, Filed In Stuff
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Post-it-ed Office

And I thought we had a bad Post-it note habit in our office. Cool.

Entry 795, Wednesday, March 24th 2004, Filed In Stuff
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A Break In The Road

I'm offering you the chance to a play a set geezer, think you can make a tune in a day? A Break In The Road is part game, part flash animation, part music mixer, but is most definately 100% cool [see more at lukewhittaker.co.uk].

Entry 794, Tuesday, March 23rd 2004, Filed In Stuff
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CoffeeGeek

I love coffee, don't get me wrong, it's one of the many crutches that gets me through the Monday to Friday grind, but CoffeeGeek take coffee appreciation to a whole new level. Me, I'll drink anything from Klix and Nescafe to freshly roasted espresso, I'll even substitute with Coca-Cola at a push, but these guys really go all out for the best coffee experience possible. Also worth reading: A coder's guide to coffee. It could be written for me, but I'm still not convinced. "Bad coffee is bad. Only good coffee, well prepared, is good"? I'm more an "any coffee, as long as there's lots of it, is good" kind of guy. I might be undiscriminating, but be careful, I'm wired.

Entry 793, Tuesday, March 23rd 2004, Filed In Stuff
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Chip And Pin

Signatures are old skool. Britain's credit cards are going high tech with chip and pin user verification. Primarily of interest if you pay by plastic in the UK (like I do).

Entry 792, Tuesday, March 23rd 2004, Filed In Stuff
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The Bighouse!

But how will Strong Bad e-mail from the bighouse? (ps. if anybody with any influence over these things is watching I'd love to be able to buy The Cheat's "Henchman" t-shirt in homestorerunner).

Entry 791, Tuesday, March 23rd 2004, Filed In Stuff
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Blik Invader

Need some decoration in your g33ky flat? What could be better than space invaders on the walls?

Entry 790, Sunday, March 21st 2004, Filed In Stuff
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IT Unhappy

Apparently UK IT staff are unhappy at work and are scared to ask to work flexible hours. Both are crazy news stories that have no baring on reality...

Entry 789, Friday, March 19th 2004, Filed In Stuff
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The 100th Email!!!

After much anticipation the 100th Strong Bad email is here in glorious W I D E S C R E E N. Be sure to wait right until the end to unlock the many easter eggs (including one containing fishsticks).

Entry 788, Wednesday, March 17th 2004, Filed In Stuff
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Celebrity Swearing

WARNING! This isn't at all safe for work/school/parents, and if you easily take offence don't even think about following this link. If though, like me, you don't mind a bit of swearing and feel it's the best way to greet yet another crummy Monday, it's very entertaining and leaves you feeling somewhat the better for listening. Various celebrities from Channel 4 shows (including some of the American ones like The West Wing and Scrubs) reveal their favourite swear words. No bleeping, no censorship. Basically it's the b***ocks.

Update: It looks like this link has been pulled. Drop me a line if you find a copy on-line.

Entry 785, Monday, March 15th 2004, Filed In Stuff
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Not The 100th Email!!!

Whilst trying to pre-empt the release of Strong Bad's 100th email (most anticipated web event of the year?) I was poking around in Strong Bad's HTML when I found this (it's a variation of the system is down page). You'll have to be quick to catch it (hopefully) as I assume it'll be replaced by the real 100th email soon.