A rather good "Windows" p1ss take:-
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1886349
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
The Matrix runs on Windows
A rather good "Windows" p1ss take:-
http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1886349
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Drink Tea (For the Love of God)-Kula Shaker
In a strange synergy with the chapter I read in "How to be Idle" at lunchtime("4.pm. Tea") , I found this following up on a post from hotbadgerdeluxe.
So far since yesterday we've gone from The "Psychedelic Furs" to "Ultravox" to "Department S" and now I got to this
via the Viv Stanshall and the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band.
George Orwell has a lot to answer for....
So far since yesterday we've gone from The "Psychedelic Furs" to "Ultravox" to "Department S" and now I got to this
via the Viv Stanshall and the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band.
George Orwell has a lot to answer for....
Monday, July 21, 2008
Steve's Spiced Red Lentils
Hmmm - a spicy veggie recipe I wouldn't mind trying....
Steve's Spiced Red Lentils
The author says that the recipe was "adapted [...] from one given to me by a New Zealand chef who used to cook at Bibendum." I guess that'd be Steve, then, in case you were wondering.
Ingredients (serves 4):
9oz (250g) split red lentils [a packet, or half a packet, since you spec no scales]
2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
3oz (75g) butter [a block is 8oz, cut 3/8ths of it off if no scales]
6 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, peeled and coarsely grated
2 level teaspoons whole cumin seeds
1½ rounded teaspoons whole black or yellow mustard seeds
3 level teaspoons ground turmeric
1 x 400ml tin coconut milk
4-5 thick slices fresh ginger, unpeeled
14oz (400g) fresh, ripe tomatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
juice 1 large lime or 2 small limes
1 x 15g pack fresh coriander, chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method:
In a large pan, fry the onions in half the butter, until pale golden. Add half the sliced garlic, the carrot and the whole spices and continue to cook gently for a further 5 minutes. Stir the turmeric in until well blended, and allow it to cook for a couple of minutes. Tip the lentils in and add 10fl oz (275ml) of water, the coconut milk, ginger, tomatoes, 1 heaped teaspoon of salt, and pepper to taste. Bring up to a simmer and cook very gently, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and have all but dissolved into the liquid.
Remove the lentils from the heat. Melt the remaining butter in a small pan and, when it starts to froth, throw in the rest of the sliced garlic and stir it around vigorously, until it starts to take on a little colour. Tip it into the lentils immediately, stirring as you go (watch out for the spluttering). Add the lime juice and coriander, then taste, adding more salt if necessary.
Cover and leave to mellow for 10 minutes before serving, removing the slices of ginger before you do so. The mixture should retain enough heat to eat without reheating; this sort of dish does not taste as good when eaten piping hot anyway.
j4's notes:
I ignored the ridiculous amount of salt, and just put in a pinch or so. Neither the Co-op nor Sainsburys sold mustard seeds, and I couldn't find my mustard powder, so I just used actual mustard. I didn't have any fresh coriander, but used some of the squeezy fresh coriander-inna-tube (this stuff is ace, you can squeeze it straight from the freezer, where it keeps forever) and some fresh parsley for the fresh-green-thing-ness.
I also (I now realise) forgot to peel the tomatoes, but for heaven's sake, life's too short to peel tomatoes. [but it's easy! Dave]
The 10 minutes of 'mellowing' at the end is, conveniently, just long enough to do some ready-made naan bread in the oven, though if you're going to do this remember to switch the oven on at some point during the 30-40 mins cooking time.
Steve's Spiced Red Lentils
The author says that the recipe was "adapted [...] from one given to me by a New Zealand chef who used to cook at Bibendum." I guess that'd be Steve, then, in case you were wondering.
Ingredients (serves 4):
9oz (250g) split red lentils [a packet, or half a packet, since you spec no scales]
2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
3oz (75g) butter [a block is 8oz, cut 3/8ths of it off if no scales]
6 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, peeled and coarsely grated
2 level teaspoons whole cumin seeds
1½ rounded teaspoons whole black or yellow mustard seeds
3 level teaspoons ground turmeric
1 x 400ml tin coconut milk
4-5 thick slices fresh ginger, unpeeled
14oz (400g) fresh, ripe tomatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
juice 1 large lime or 2 small limes
1 x 15g pack fresh coriander, chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method:
In a large pan, fry the onions in half the butter, until pale golden. Add half the sliced garlic, the carrot and the whole spices and continue to cook gently for a further 5 minutes. Stir the turmeric in until well blended, and allow it to cook for a couple of minutes. Tip the lentils in and add 10fl oz (275ml) of water, the coconut milk, ginger, tomatoes, 1 heaped teaspoon of salt, and pepper to taste. Bring up to a simmer and cook very gently, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and have all but dissolved into the liquid.
Remove the lentils from the heat. Melt the remaining butter in a small pan and, when it starts to froth, throw in the rest of the sliced garlic and stir it around vigorously, until it starts to take on a little colour. Tip it into the lentils immediately, stirring as you go (watch out for the spluttering). Add the lime juice and coriander, then taste, adding more salt if necessary.
Cover and leave to mellow for 10 minutes before serving, removing the slices of ginger before you do so. The mixture should retain enough heat to eat without reheating; this sort of dish does not taste as good when eaten piping hot anyway.
j4's notes:
I ignored the ridiculous amount of salt, and just put in a pinch or so. Neither the Co-op nor Sainsburys sold mustard seeds, and I couldn't find my mustard powder, so I just used actual mustard. I didn't have any fresh coriander, but used some of the squeezy fresh coriander-inna-tube (this stuff is ace, you can squeeze it straight from the freezer, where it keeps forever) and some fresh parsley for the fresh-green-thing-ness.
I also (I now realise) forgot to peel the tomatoes, but for heaven's sake, life's too short to peel tomatoes. [but it's easy! Dave]
The 10 minutes of 'mellowing' at the end is, conveniently, just long enough to do some ready-made naan bread in the oven, though if you're going to do this remember to switch the oven on at some point during the 30-40 mins cooking time.
Dust if you must...
Found this on LJ buried in some comments:
Dust if you must, but wouldn't it be better,
To paint a picture or write a letter,
Bake a cake or plant a seed,
Ponder the difference between want and need?
Dust if you must, but there's not much time,
With rivers to swim and mountains to climb,
Music to hear and books to read,
Friends to cherish and life to lead.
Dust if you must, but the world's out there
With the sun in your eyes, the wind in your hair,
A flutter of snow, a shower of rain.
This day will not come 'round again.
Dust if you must, but bear in mind,
Old age will come and it's not always kind.
And when you go and go you must,
You, yourself, will make more dust.
Dust if you must, but wouldn't it be better,
To paint a picture or write a letter,
Bake a cake or plant a seed,
Ponder the difference between want and need?
Dust if you must, but there's not much time,
With rivers to swim and mountains to climb,
Music to hear and books to read,
Friends to cherish and life to lead.
Dust if you must, but the world's out there
With the sun in your eyes, the wind in your hair,
A flutter of snow, a shower of rain.
This day will not come 'round again.
Dust if you must, but bear in mind,
Old age will come and it's not always kind.
And when you go and go you must,
You, yourself, will make more dust.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Periodic Table of Videos
Of possible interest to science teacher types.
Introduced by Professor Martyn Poliakoff, a pioneer in the field of green chemistry, also known for his resemblance to "the stereotypical scientist".
Periodic Table of Videos
Introduced by Professor Martyn Poliakoff, a pioneer in the field of green chemistry, also known for his resemblance to "the stereotypical scientist".
Periodic Table of Videos
Monday, July 14, 2008
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
Virtual Haircut
Have virtual haircut....
For best results use your headphones and turn off any equalizer settings.
Virtual Haircut
For best results use your headphones and turn off any equalizer settings.
Virtual Haircut
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Science Hack
Possibly of use/interest to those of you in the education business, and possibly just interesting if you're not...
Science Hack
Science Hack
Friday, June 27, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Opportunist
A man charges into a bank wearing a balaclava and wielding a
handgun.
He shouts 'this is a raid - everyone get on the floor!!', and
proceeds
to empty the cash drawers.
As he runs towards the door with the loot, a brave customer
yanks off
his balaclava. The robber immediately shoots the customer in
the head
and shouts.. 'Did anybody else here see my face?'
The robber notices another customer peering from behind a
counter and
goes over and shoots him in the head also.
'Did anybody else see my face?' he shouts again, waving his gun
around.
There is silence for a few seconds before a male voice is heard
from a distant corner..
'I think my missus caught a glimpse....'
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
The Twat-O-Tron
From the spEak You’re bRanes website a 'Have your say' generator :-
Twat-O-Tron
as reported in the Register
Twat-O-Tron
as reported in the Register
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Lotus Touts
ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.
TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their
conversational skills will be as important as any other.
THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.
FOUR. When you say, 'I love you,' mean it.
FIVE. When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye.
SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.
SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.
EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't
have much.
NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way
to live life completely.
TEN.. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.
ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.
TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.
THIRTEEN! .. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer,
smile and ask, 'Why do you want to know?'
FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great
risk.
FIFTEEN. Say 'bless you' when you hear someone sneeze.
SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and
Responsibility for all your actions.
EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to
correct it.
TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your
voice
TWENTY- ONE. Spend some time alone.
Aussie Sense of Humour
These were posted on an Australian Tourism Website and
the answers are the actual responses by the website
officials, who obviously have a sense of humor ...
the answers are the actual responses by the website
officials, who obviously have a sense of humor ...
Q: Does it ever get windy in Australia ? I have never
seen it rain on TV, how do the plants grow? ( UK ).
A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit
around watching them die.
__________________________________________________
Q: Will I be able to see kangaroos in the street? ( USA )
A:Depends how much you've been drinking.
__________________________________________________
Q: I want to walk from Perth to Sydney - can I follow the
railroad tracks? ( Sweden )
A: Sure, it's only three thousand miles, take lots of
water.
__________________________________________________
Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in Australia ? Can
you send me a list of them in Brisbane , Cairns , Townsville
and Hervey Bay ? ( UK )
A: What did your last slave die of?
__________________________________________________
Q: Can you give me some information about hippo racing in
Australia ? ( USA )
A: A-Fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of
Europe .. Aus-tra-lia is that big island in the middle of
the Pacific which does not ... Oh forget it. Sure, the
hippo racing is every Tuesday night in Kings Cross. Come
naked.
__________________________________________________
Q: Which direction is North in Australia ? ( USA )
A: Face south and then turn 180 degrees. Contact us when
you get here and we'll send the rest of the directions.
_________________________________________________
Q: Can I bring cutlery into Australia ? ( UK )
A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do.
__________________________________________________
Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? (
USA )
A: Aus-tri-a is that quaint little country bordering
Ger-man-y, which is ... Oh forget it. Sure, the Vienna Boys
Choir plays every Tuesday night in Kings Cross, straight
after the hippo races. Come naked.
__________________________________________________
Q: Can I wear high heels in Australia ? ( UK)
A: You are a British politician, right?
__________________________________________________
Q: Are there supermarkets in Sydney and is milk available
all year round? (Germany )
A: No, we are a peaceful civilization of vegan
hunter/gatherers. _ Milk is illegal_.
__________________________________________________
Q: Please send a list of all doctors in Australia who can
dispense rattlesnake serum. ( USA)
A: Rattlesnakes live in A-meri-ca which is where YOU come
from. All Australian snakes are perfectly harmless, can be
safely handled and make good pets.
__________________________________________________
Q: I have a question about a famous animal in Australia ,
but I forget its name. It's a kind of bear and lives in
trees. (USA)
A: It's called a Drop Bear. They are so called because they
drop out of Gum trees and eat the brains of anyone walking
underneath them. You can scare them off by spraying
yourself with human urine before you go out walking.
__________________________________________________
Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of
youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in Australia ? (
USA )
A: Anywhere significant numbers of Americans gather.
__________________________________________________
Q: Can you tell me the regions in Tasmania where the female
population is smaller than the male popula tion?
( Italy )
A: Yes, gay night clubs.
__________________________________________________
Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in Australia ? ( France )
A: Only at Christmas.
__________________________________________________
Q: I was in Australia in 1969 on R+R, and I want to contact
the Girl I dated while I was staying in Kings Cross. Can you
help? ( USA )
A: Yes, and you will still have to pay her by the hour..
______________ ____________________________________
Q: Will I be able to speak English most places I go? (
USA )
A: Yes, but you'll have to learn it first/
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Monday, June 9, 2008
I get by with a little hemp from my friends
Nicked from Gid. This tickled me.
http://caerleon.livejournal.com/70424.html
What would think if I ran out of dope,
Would you stand up and walk out on me?
Lend me some hash and I'll roll you a joint,
And should I use two skins or three?
Oh I get by with a little hemp from my friends,
He gets high with a little hemp from his friends,
Oh I'm gonna try with a little hemp from my friends.
http://caerleon.livejournal.com/70424.html
What would think if I ran out of dope,
Would you stand up and walk out on me?
Lend me some hash and I'll roll you a joint,
And should I use two skins or three?
Oh I get by with a little hemp from my friends,
He gets high with a little hemp from his friends,
Oh I'm gonna try with a little hemp from my friends.
What do I do when my dealer's away?
(Does it worry you to be alone?)
How do I feel by the end of the day
(Are you sad because you're on your own)
No, I get by with a little hemp from my friends,
Mmm I get high with a little hemp from my friends,
Mmm I'm gonna to try with a little hemp from my friends
Do you need any papers?
I need some Rizlas to roll.
Could it be any papers?
I want some Rizlas to roll.
Would you believe in a joint the first night?
Yes I'm certain that it happens all the time.
What do you see when you turn out the light?
I can't tell you, but I know it's mine.
Oh I get by with a little hemp from my friends,
Mmm I get high with a little hemp from my friends,
Oh I'm gonna try with a little hemp from my friends
Do you need any papers?
I need some Rizlas to roll.
Could it be any papers?
I want some Rizlas to roll
Oh...
I get by with a little hemp from my friends,
I'm gonna try with a little hemp from my friends
I get high with a little hemp from my friends
Yes I get by with a little hemp from my friends,
with a little hemp from my friends
Thursday, June 5, 2008
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