Author Archives: ianmacd
Life In The Colander
Three more leaks in the conservatory came to light during the week, after snow and wind probably drove moisture into nooks and crannies not normally reached by the more usual watery precipitation. Just when you think you’ve had all the … Continue reading
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Bad Policies Need Bad Politicians To Enact Them
Neither Barack Obama nor Hilary Clinton have ever enjoyed much credibility in these quarters, but I do continue to be surprised by the extent to which their supporters exhibit selective blindness when performing critical analysis of their actions. Obama is … Continue reading
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Fire, Ice And Devalued Currency
After having spent a two week sojourn in Providence in October, we’re opting for a shorter than usual Christmas break in the US this year. This decision will enable us to finally see in the new year in Reykjavík, a … Continue reading
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Second TV
We’ve got quite a bit of technology on order at the moment. I’ll be writing more about this in the comings days and weeks. First off, we’ve mounted a new 26″ Sharp LC-26D44E LCD TV on an Ionics Luna 102 … Continue reading
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Silence Doesn’t Imply Inactivity
Cor blimey, it’s been busy around these parts, to be sure. I scarcely know where to begin; it’s been that long. The bricklayers are gone now and the scaffolding has come down. With a bit of luck, that will mean … Continue reading
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