Today was the first day in a loooong string of days that I woke up to with a jump. That was because we (John, Rayk, Tracy und I) were playing squash at 11. Great way to start the day. I sincerely believe that this has given me a comparably superior attitude towards problem solving and dissertation writing. Swimming tomorrow!!!!
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Yes, I’m better, thanks!
Posted by naz on 23 August, 2005
https://nazmania.co.uk/2005/08/23/yes-im-better-thanks/
Today’s treat for you
Today’s treat for you my little ones, is Sinosplice, a page of interesting links to blogs written by foreigners in China, Chinese people in China, and a few Chinese living abroad. As you might have guessed by now, the common theme is China 😛 I’ll be reviewing a few of the interesting ones soon, but I can already see quite a few really special ones. Some of the blogs have been blocked in China (they’re the ones with the beige background instead of white).
Posted by naz on 23 August, 2005
https://nazmania.co.uk/2005/08/23/todays-treat-for-you/
Errorrr of Circulaarity
So there’re these scientist folks, right. And they like, wanna prove that the earth is not heating up, like. (Like some Tobacco-funded ‘research groups’ saying smoking doesn’t kill, like). So they made mistakes, like we knew they would, like. That’s the error of circularity. Lesson ended.
Posted by naz on 19 August, 2005
https://nazmania.co.uk/2005/08/19/errorrr-of-circulaarity/
Did you know?
I was watching QI on the BeeB yesterday and this interesting fact came up:- Aparently, in the whole history of our world, only once ever have two democracies declared war upon each other. Can you name the two democracies though?? Watch this space for the answer (or alternatively you could send some money to my Education Fund, the arrival of which I will celebrate, which in turn will loosen my tongue, and I’ll let slip the answer to you).
Posted by naz on 19 August, 2005
https://nazmania.co.uk/2005/08/19/did-you-know/
Virtual crime
Now I’ve heard it all!! Apparently a guy in Japan was arrested because he played a virtual game with software bots instead of real human beings, which therefore made him unbeatable. He used his bots to mug other players of their virtual possessions, which he then sold to other players for real money!! A lot of games allow you to make real money if you play well, opening up the way for crime, because where there is money, there are people looking for an easy buck. More info on New Scientist here.
Posted by naz on 18 August, 2005
https://nazmania.co.uk/2005/08/18/virtual-crime/
Dr MW
Just received an email from PK confirming what some of us were dreading. There were some rumours around, though nobody was sure what had happened. I am shocked. We are going to get flowers + card by 12 am tomorrow.
Posted by naz on 17 August, 2005
https://nazmania.co.uk/2005/08/17/dr-mw/
Getting nowhere!
I just realised that I’ll be losing another four days in Amsterdam!! The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft a-gley! I thought I’d be cruising. Where’s everybody? We’re supposed to be working in K2 together! HELP!
Posted by naz on 17 August, 2005
https://nazmania.co.uk/2005/08/17/getting-nowhere/
There is hope
The ‘settlers’ are to move out of Gaza soon, let’s hope everything goes smoothly. Seems that there could be a genuine step forward in our lifetimes.
Posted by naz on 16 August, 2005
https://nazmania.co.uk/2005/08/16/there-is-hope/
Wanjia and friend
We were at Jessy’s pad last night celebrating (?) the return of German Boy. Wanjia turns up with the most attractive partner and star of the night. This dog called Dim Sum (or Chow Mein, depending on your mood) was simply the friendliest dog in the world. We got some great photos on Antonia’s camera, which she’s gonna put up any moment now on her weblog.
Posted by naz on 16 August, 2005
https://nazmania.co.uk/2005/08/16/wanjia-and-friend/
Wasps
My sas got stung by a wasp while meddling with them as part of her research into animal behaviour. I says that’s the first of many! She got her first salary, and she’s getting her new 5-tom Premier drum kit delivered from Singapore. Here’s to success! Atleast someone in the family’s gonna amount to something 🙂
-Much later (circa 01:00)- Yawn! tired, I think I’ll go home and hit the pillow!
Posted by naz on 12 August, 2005
https://nazmania.co.uk/2005/08/12/wasps/
The Nazmanian Devil 