Date: 2008-05-17 21:57 Subject: Is it just me Security: Public

Or is Donna proving to be the best companion so far? She has perfect timing with the Doctor and she's funny to boot. And there's none of that OTP bollocks that infested the previous seasons.

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Date: 2008-05-16 10:15 Subject: Dollhouse Security: Public

Rather than embed the trailer in this entry a la what everyone else on my flist did, I'm just going to say I've finally got back the thrill of being a fan. Cause lets face it, most of us were treading water since Serenity left the cinema.

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Date: 2008-05-10 08:33 Subject: Reavers! Security: Public

Or actually silverfish. Yes our flat seems to be infested with the little buggers. The poison is killing them but if anyone has any advice for long term prevention, me and the wife would greatly appreciate it. Hopefully our landlord will get an exterminator coming round next week.

Also a Donnie Darko sequel? Why?

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Date: 2008-05-02 11:28 Subject: Six words Security: Public

Don't you think Obama looks tired?

Guardian Newspaper Link:

As inspired by this.

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Date: 2008-04-29 16:26 Subject: Does anyone know Security: Public

If British adult fan fic writers and readers and manip artists will be affected by the new Criminal Justice Bill? Cause if we're no longer allowed to look at extreme pornography, I was wondering if this would affect fandoms.

BBC News link:

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Date: 2008-04-23 22:11 Subject: Rarely do I post about what I eat Security: Public

But having a brie salad sandwich for lunch was possibly not the best idea I've ever had. Minging it was too. I'm still plucking up courage to try the camembert and strawberry sandwich.

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Date: 2008-04-23 10:40 Subject: Tell you one thing Security: Public

That Open Source Boob Project is probably the stupidest and ickiest thing I've ever seen on LJ (and that's saying something). Expect this one to be wanked to death.

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Date: 2008-04-18 22:57 Subject: This was a triumph Security: Public Music: the end song from Portal

It was a funny old couple of days. I had intended to stay in the flat today and do some marking. But unfortunately events or rather chewing gum dictated otherwise. As yesterday I was helping a student in labs and chewing gum and yes a huge hunk of a filling came out. Luckily I didn't let on as the student would have left feeling completely nonplussed. Fortunately I managed to get an emergency private appointment today and got another filling. Happily the tooth was dead so no injections (yay!) and it only cost me 50 quid (100 US dollars).

After that, I went into the city centre and collected my new glasses and got some comfy shoes as well (Red Herring for those who care about the label). Almost I forgot that I took the piss out of the Spuffies and Bangels fighting over at the Dark Horse forums (yes the war still goes on and its still as funny as ever) the night before so I checked to see if anyone took the bait. Tragically I'll never know about one side as they like to hide their forums as its a safe haven for them.

Also watched Transformers. What a superb movie. Full of military men and machines in slow-mo and epic music. The SFX were pretty damn good and very convincing.

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Date: 2008-04-14 19:06 Subject: I love this Security: Public

The best Firefly fan video ever (bonus if you're a furry).

YouTube link

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Date: 2008-04-13 07:54 Subject: Hooray! Security: Public

Hooray for Donna! Hooray for dark Doctor!

It was a really good episode.

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Date: 2008-04-09 09:00 Subject: Left Eye Security: Public

( The back of my left eye. It's my desktop pic on my work pc. )

Oddly enough, one of the most beautiful images I've ever seen.

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Date: 2008-04-08 12:20 Subject: Apparently Security: Public

Using terms like "rickrolled", "tldr", "ftw", "oh noes", "squee" and "zomg" doesn't really work in real life. Though one benefit is that I am hipper than my students who despite being internet savvy didn't have a clue what I was talking about.

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Date: 2008-04-01 07:16 Subject: Holy crap!!!! Security: Public

<lj-cut text = "Huge spoilers for Torchwood and Doctor Who> Jack becomes a Time Lord! *dies* </lj-cut>

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Date: 2008-03-29 17:08 Subject: What is man Security: Public

I forgot to mention that my sister got me an XBOX 360 for my birthday. It turned up on Thursday. That took me by surprise let me tell you. So I'm playing Bioshock at the moment. It is made of awesome. Also my handle is ZenithPuzzle if anyone wants to add me to their friends list.

I shall be planning to get down the road

Oblivion (GOTY edition)
The Orange Box
Mass Effect
Halo 3
Blue Dragon
Lost Odyssey

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Date: 2008-03-26 14:48 Subject: Pffft Security: Public

I am well aware of the now infamous "Joss Whedon is a rapist and Firefly abuses women" LJ entry. I actually came across it last year and rolled my eyes and moved on. It's just drivel and bigoted drivel to boot. However wank is now ensuing and yours truly will no doubt be deleting the umpteen links to it at Whedonesque. I really do loath extremists of any kind and hate to give them the oxygen of publicity.

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Date: 2008-03-24 16:07 Subject: Wasn't until I looked in the mirror Security: Public Music: Sugababes - Denial

Someone (namely me) bought the Doctor Who Dalek Chocolate Cake from Marks and Spencer for his birthday.
Him (namely me) = stuffed.

Got tons of vouchers as well. Which means no crappy ties or jumpers. Instead I'm getting

Persona 3 for the PS2
Doctor Who Series 3 DVD
Morecambe and Wise Christmas Specials DVD
Anchorman DVD
Absolute Sandman vol 1.

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Date: 2008-03-21 11:25 Subject: Back our boys Security: Public

I'm fully behind the idiotic utterly pointless necessary LJ strike.

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Date: 2008-03-15 10:16 Subject: Tired Security: Public

Scrambled entry follows. Did Philip Larkin reference over at Whedonesque but don't think anyone caught on. This came about cause the Guardian was giving away free poetry books during the week. I never realised how hot Sylvia Plath was until now.

Regarding this weeks telly. Ashes to Ashes is not holding my attention at all. It's just dull and I really don't like the lead female character, she's just too smug for her own good. Torchwood is pure bollocks but it's enjoyable bollocks. Lost on the other hand is stunning. Once that show finishes for good I reckon many critics will give it the accolade of best show of all time.

In other slightly more important news, I've been given an extension till December cause a lot of staff are falling under a review. So I don't have to worry about being out of a job on the first of August.

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Date: 2008-03-05 11:13 Subject: Hooray!!!!!!!!!!! Security: Public

The "OMG THE ANGST!!" has returned to the Buffy fandom. All the drama queens will be going "Owe is me. Joss has destroyed my life. I'm leaving this fandom again". We're going to be back on fandom_wank with a vengeance. The good old bat shit crazy fandom is back.

If you want to why, then read the following New York Times article (spoilers for Buffy #12).

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Date: 2008-03-02 15:01 Subject: Oooooh Betty Security: Public

Still recovering from the news of an American remake of Father Ted, I read today that an US remake of "Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em" is on the cards.

“DON'T BRING FRANK” Pilot / FOX
BBC WORLDWIDE AMERICAS

The project, which involves a lot of physical comedy, centers on Frank Spencer, an over-energetic, under-coordinated guy whose every move precipitates some form of havoc.

God almighty. Why?

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