Category Archives: General

How not to: Do A Hack Day

It’s been well over a month since I attended science hack day and I’d thought I’d put out some notes on my time there. Rather than do a run down of the event, for which I’m sure there’s far more … Continue reading

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Fair & Bare – January £10 Sale!

Fair & Bare – The little shop I run (with a little help from my wife) is having a January Sale right now in celebration of entering the year 2010. Every shirt we’ve made to date is just 10 squid! … Continue reading

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Discovering Google

I’ve recently read a post over on the guardians technology site which gave a whistle-stop history of the internet as it turns 40. I thought I’d share here my own experiences of growing up alongside the web, more for my … Continue reading

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How has web use changed your life?

I’ve been pondering this morning how the use of the internet has (or may have) changed my life. As a child/teen during the web’s infancy, I was blissfully unaware that so many lifes/careers/relationships would be enabled or changed as a … Continue reading

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What do I have to contribute?

It has struck me over the last couple of days and it’s a reflection of my attitude to being interested in geeky things in general. I’m an elitist. When I started my blog back in 2003, I loved the fact … Continue reading

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Fairy Tale Design Challenge

It seems that all I do these days is talk about what’s going on over at Fair & Bare and if you’re here because you prefer the more geeky side to me I apologise I’ve not been indulging you recently. … Continue reading

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New T-Shirts from Fair & Bare

I’m really pleased to announce that Fair & Bare has just released 2 new shirts. First up is “Feel the Force” based on a slogan submission by JonnyDanger and secondly is the fantastic Esther Aarts’ “My Bike is My Castle”. … Continue reading

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Fair & Bare Snowdodgers Challenge

Yesterday I announced that we’re running our first design challenge in conjunction with team Snowdodgers at Fair & Bare. These are some really amazing fellas who are trying to raise £48,000 for charity by rallying a £200 banger round 4000 … Continue reading

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Fair and Bare’s first shirt!

So, its been a long time coming, but Fair and Bare’s first t-shirt is now available to purchase! Thanks to everyone who’s participated since we kicked off. Really appreciate all your designs, words and support. We’re still taking submissions for … Continue reading

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Undeserved Job Titles

Today on the return from uni I passed the new Subway that is opening up soon near Queen Street train station. On one of their job adverts, they were advertising for team leaders and sandwich artists. I’ve never really noticed … Continue reading

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