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Fwd: [TermiSoc] Server downtime and reset this Friday

Christopher Hunt — 2010-07-05T10:41:53

For info:

TermiParty

Georgie Aggett — 2010-06-30T06:30:56

For those of you who don't sit on irc all day (congratulations), I'm  
coming back to Plym for this weekend, so a TermiParty at the TermiFlat  
8pm, usual shizzle. Please bring something, as there's not really  
alota sit there now.

Hopefully see some of yous!


Georgie

eve-online

cull — 2010-06-28T02:30:39

hi all

just to let you know, eve-online is currently available at 90% off on  
steam, this is off the first monthly installment so after that it's  
back up to full price but if you've been thinking about getting a full  
account then this looks like a good deal.

it appears to be a very short term offer, looks like less than a day left

hope this is of interest
cull

O'Reilly UG Membership

Nick Charlton — 2010-06-22T18:00:30

Hello All,

If you hadn't heard it from me before, we're now members of O'Reilly's User Group Programme. For the 'price' of having a banner upon the website, we get a few benefits. Whilst I haven't been sent the welcome pack yet, this is what I've so far been told.

    • 35% Discount off of all O'Reilly books. (this is print only, using the UK store). Code "OR111".

    • Donations of Books and Other Promo items (we'll see what happens on this front. Using it as a prize for a competition would be a nice idea).

    • Possibilities of talks by O'Reilly authors. (If there's anyone you'd like, I'll ask and see what I can do).

    • Review copies of books. If you'd like to write a review, a copy of a book can be arranged to be sent to me. They request that reviews are posted either on the site, or in a newsletter (and any other possible places). Similarly, give me a shout on this one.

They also send me a newsletter each month; you can view this months here: http://connect.oreilly.co.uk/oreillyuklz//lz

George Orwell’s Blog: Now Things Get Interesting | The Loom

Skippy — 2010-06-17T22:40:04

George Orwell’s Blog: Now Things Get Interesting | The Loom
Discover Blogs
Two years ago I noted that George Orwell had started a blog. Or,  
rather, Orwell’s diaries began to be posted, day by day, online. I  
liked the idea at first, but after a while I drifted away. The initial  
entries came from a relatively quiet time in Orwell’s life, dealing  
with stuff like how many eggs he got from his chickens on a given day.

But there’s nothing like a war to make life all too interesting:

It is impossible even yet to decide what to do in the case of German  
conquest of England. The one thing I will not do is to clear out, at  
any rate not further than Ireland, supposing that to be feasible. If  
the fleet is intact and it appears that the war is to be continued  
from America and the Dominions, then one must remain alive if  
possible, if necessary in the concentration camp. If the U.S.A is  
going to submit to conquest as well, there is nothing for it but to  
die fighting, but one must above all di

Doctor Who Crack Appears in Space

Skippy — 2010-06-17T19:10:02

Doctor Who Crack Appears in Space
[Geeks Are Sexy] Technology News

Well, the crack didn’t really just appear in space; it’s an image  
from NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope from several years ago. It was  
notable at the time for looking like a snake slithering across the  
Milky Way, but the crack is actually a “core of a thick, sooty cloud  
large enough to swallow dozens of solar systems.”

But then last week an astronomy blog posted the image as its picture  
of the day, again finding it interesting for being a “ghost snake.”  
However, some Doctor Who fans saw the image and were reminded of  
something else: a crack (warning: spoilers!) in the fabric of time and  
space that’s been a focal point of the new season of the show.


Luckily the snake/crack/solar-system-swallowing cloud is 11,000 light  
years away, in the constellation Sagittarius. So we’re probably safe.

[Image Sources: NASA; TARDIS wiki (screencap)]

Related posts:

11th Doctor: Matt Smith & the New Doctor Who Companion
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Parteeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Nick Charlton — 2010-06-14T13:12:31

Hey all,

Before I go off to Dubai, Georgie demands we have one last TermiParty  
at the TermiFlat.

So, here's the details:

Thursday 17th June, 8pm

As usual, teddilybear cake will be provided :)

Hope to see you all,

Nick & Georgie

BBC3 Investigates Psychic Surgeon Gary Mannion

Skippy — 2010-06-14T06:46:01

This looks epic!

BBC3 Investigates Psychic Surgeon Gary Mannion
Skepchick

A skeptical look at 20-year old channeler and “healer,” Gary Mannion.  
They film at a Skeptics in the Pub meetup, reference the JREF forum  
(but with no link mentioned), and interview Richard Sutherland of BadSkeptics.com 
. The Bad Skeptics accuse Gary of giving out medical advice, but he  
says he isn’t because he isn’t forcing anyone to take his advice. Um,  
that’s not the definition of “giving out medical advice,” Gary.

Part 3 features a psychic stripper.

Also in Part 3 is seasoned pendulum reader Andreas, who engages in  
this conversation with filmmaker Emeka Onono:

“The pendulum knows everything.”

“Is my grandmother’s name Anna?”

“My pendulum says yes.”

“Well her name’s Mary.”

“Oh. Shit.”

Turns out Mary was just reincarnated, dummies!

Part 1


More after the jump!

Part 2


Part 3


Part 4


Part 5


Part 6


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Fwd: Undergraduate Computing/IT Students Required!

Rich Jeffery — 2010-06-03T07:53:53

Hey guys,

This just fell into my inbox. Anybody interested?

Rich.

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     Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 15:05:48 +0000
     From: James Saunders <James.Saunders-qY86jxOyZK3RZ1oM81ef8Q< at >public.gmane.org>
  Subject: Undergraduate Computing/IT Students Required!
       To: "mooseblaster-R+BDIXoHcJtg9hUCZPvPmw< at >public.gmane.org" <mooseblaster-R+BDIXoHcJtg9hUCZPvPmw< at >public.gmane.org>

Hi Richard

I wondered if you could help me?

I am looking for a couple of IT/Computing UNDERGRADUATES who are  
seeking work experience whether it is just for the summer months or  
for a whole year in industry as part of a degree.

***This role is ONLY applicable for students who are currently  
studying a degree at a UK university***  If this applies to you or  
anyone you know please contact me ASAP!

Please contact me on 020 7220 1600 for further information - I enclose  
the job spec below.

Thank you in advance!

Job Type: IT Undergraduate Placeme

RE: Fwd: Tips for essential computer protection

(s) Sarah McPhee — 2010-05-25T16:26:07

Philip 
They are only trying to be helpful, play nice with the other children now and respect your elders etc.

Extra_vert  :D
________________________________________
From: Skippy [Skippy-xBNxq52qKGhg9hUCZPvPmw< at >public.gmane.org]
Sent: 25 May 2010 5:02 PM
To: termilist-R+BDIXoHcJtg9hUCZPvPmw< at >public.gmane.org
Subject: [TermiList] Fwd: Tips for essential computer protection

Could this be a case of anoying targeted spam?

On the same page of my blog as my email address is how I feel about spam.

Was the hint too subtil?

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Delilah Pollard" <delilah.pollard-/kMZSzf/4gchaCn+M1sxICp2UmYkHbXO< at >public.gmane.org<mailto:delilah.pollard-/kMZSzf/4gchaCn+M1sxICp2UmYkHbXO< at >public.gmane.org>>
Date: 25 May 2010 10:52:47 GMT+01:00
To: <philip-1wxytSZgdi4< at >public.gmane.org<mailto:philip-1wxytSZgdi4< at >public.gmane.org>>
Subject: Tips for essential computer protection

Hi Philip,

I hope you’re well.

I handle the PR for AVG, producers of the world’s leading Free antivirus software.  I wanted to

Fwd: Tips for essential computer protection

Skippy — 2010-05-25T16:02:56

Could this be a case of anoying targeted spam?

On the same page of my blog as my email address is how I feel about  
spam.

Was the hint too subtil?


Begin forwarded message:

Re: Boxes for Moving

Nick Charlton — 2010-05-22T23:11:46

Excellent, thanks.

Any will do, and 10 seems a good number.

Thanks,

Nick.

On 23 May 2010, at 00:07, (s) Sarah McPhee wrote:

RE: Boxes for Moving

(s) Sarah McPhee — 2010-05-22T23:07:16

Will ask management tomorrow morning about it and will go in early on Monday to sort some out for you (will try and get strong ones), will 10 be enough? (can get many more).
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From: Nick Charlton [nick-R+BDIXoHcJtg9hUCZPvPmw< at >public.gmane.org]
Sent: 22 May 2010 5:14 PM
To: termilist-R+BDIXoHcJtg9hUCZPvPmw< at >public.gmane.org
Subject: Re: [TermiList] Boxes for Moving

Hi Sarah,

We're moving some parts next week, and some the week after. We don't pick up our keys until the earliest Friday, so having them sooner would be great, that'd mean Georgie can do some packing whilst I'm away, and then do the most of it once I'm back.

Nick.

On 22 May 2010, at 16:49, (s) Sarah McPhee wrote:

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Re: Boxes for Moving

Nick Charlton — 2010-05-22T16:14:21

Hi Sarah,

We're moving some parts next week, and some the week after. We don't pick up our keys until the earliest Friday, so having them sooner would be great, that'd mean Georgie can do some packing whilst I'm away, and then do the most of it once I'm back.

Nick.

On 22 May 2010, at 16:49, (s) Sarah McPhee wrote:

Re: Boxes for Moving

Benjamin M. A'Lee — 2010-05-22T18:52:13

Hm, I will probably also require boxes. Need to work out how much
stuff I have though. :<

RE: Boxes for Moving

(s) Sarah McPhee — 2010-05-22T15:49:11

Hey Nick

When are you moving? 
as I could grab some boxes from work for you on Monday, as we have deliveries on Monday and Wednesday mornings and I can go in early and pick out some boxes for you :)
all you will need is to pick them up and some parcel tape. (as long as my manager says yes)

Extra_vert
________________________________________
From: Aimee Taylor [psycho_gemstone-/E1597aS9LT10XsdtD+oqA< at >public.gmane.org]
Sent: 22 May 2010 2:20 AM
To: termilist-R+BDIXoHcJtg9hUCZPvPmw< at >public.gmane.org
Subject: Re: [TermiList] Boxes for Moving

I don't, but maybe ask a shop?
They have un wanted boxes all the time
x


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From: Nick Charlton <nick-R+BDIXoHcJtg9hUCZPvPmw< at >public.gmane.org>
To: termilist-R+BDIXoHcJtg9hUCZPvPmw< at >public.gmane.org
Sent: Fri, 21 May, 2010 23:02:59
Subject: [TermiList] Boxes for Moving

Even' all.

People wouldn't happen to have some boxes Georgie and I could use for moving, would they?

Or some big plastic boxes that we could borrow for a week or so?

Nick.
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Re: Boxes for Moving

Aimee Taylor — 2010-05-22T01:20:42

I don't, but maybe ask a shop?
They have un wanted boxes all the time
x





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From: Nick Charlton <nick-R+BDIXoHcJtg9hUCZPvPmw< at >public.gmane.org>
To: termilist-R+BDIXoHcJtg9hUCZPvPmw< at >public.gmane.org
Sent: Fri, 21 May, 2010 23:02:59
Subject: [TermiList] Boxes for Moving

Even' all.

People wouldn't happen to have some boxes Georgie and I could use for moving, would they?

Or some big plastic boxes that we could borrow for a week or so?

Nick.
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Boxes for Moving

Nick Charlton — 2010-05-21T22:02:59

Even' all.

People wouldn't happen to have some boxes Georgie and I could use for moving, would they?

Or some big plastic boxes that we could borrow for a week or so?

Nick.

Fwd: [Wiltshire] PacMan celebration this Saturday

Skippy — 2010-05-21T05:47:59

Re: TermiServer: Slartybartfast

Seth Kneller — 2010-05-16T17:43:39

OK no worries!

On 16/05/2010 18:07, Christopher Hunt wrote:

Re: TermiServer: Slartybartfast

Christopher Hunt — 2010-05-16T17:07:27

We'll take it!

We shall come and pick it up later, if that's okay.

Chris H

On 16 May 2010 17:42, Seth Kneller <nerd8192-R+BDIXoHcJtg9hUCZPvPmw< at >public.gmane.org> wrote: