Bestival 2009 Spotify playlist
June 23rd, 2009
If you’re like me and can’t wait for Bestival 2009, indulge yourself in a selection of tunes via Spotify
Blenheim Triathlon 2009
June 21st, 2009
On the 7th June 2009, after 10 months of training I completed my first sprint triathlon, as part of the Mazda Blenheim Triathlon. The race went fantastically well, except for a couple of mishaps and I did better than I thought I would. My race time was:
- Swim: 00:19:13
- Cycle: 00:39:42
- Run: 00:24:20
- Total: 01:31:49
Having put all of that training into the event and for it to come down for little over 1.5 hours, I instantly decided to apply for the London Triathlon on the 1st August, but this time do it for charity, rather than just personal glory.
The Downfall of Agile Hitler
June 11th, 2009We have begun implementing an Agile approach to project management here. I hope this isn’t me in a year!
Internet Mapping Project
June 2nd, 2009
“Please draw a map of the internet, as you see it. Indicate your ‘home’” has been asked by Kevin Kelly in this delightful project. You can download the template and email it to him.
5-a-side at the Emirates
May 25th, 2009
I had a dream come true as I emerged from the tunnel to find myself on the pitch of the Emirates to compete in a 5-a-side tournament with Agency Republlic on my birthday!!!
We had only two training sessions, but managed to draw 1, win 1 and loose 1. Not enough to get through to the semi’s, but a good effort none the less.
An absolutely brilliant birthday treat.
Check it!
May 23rd, 2009
Agency Republic was reformed as Check Republic on Friday. We look like roadies for the Kings of Leon.
Multicoloured car
May 10th, 2009
I found this car in a small village in Saint-Antonin Noble Val, Southern France.
You just can’t get away with driving something like this in England (for legal or taste reasons).
I think it’s awesome. I’m thinking about giving my car a similar makeover.
iPhone RFID: object-based media
April 18th, 2009
iPhone RFID: object-based media from timo on Vimeo.
This is a prototype of an iPhone media player that uses RFID embedded in physical objects to control media playback. You could imagine navigating through an environment with system as part of a real-word game.
Button hurt in horrific F1 accident
April 8th, 2009
Formula 1 2009
March 9th, 2009I don’t think that I’ve even been this excited about a Formula 1 season. Not only are we going to be enjoying Louis Hamilton’s defence over the World Championship, but Bernie, the governing body and all of the teams are going to be introducing changes to the cars that are set to have fantastic effect on the sport.
The most exciting introduction is the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (Kers), which stores energy from braking and transfers it into a burst of speed. Combine this with the reshaped front and rear-wing, and the slick tyres (absent since 1998) and we have the re-engineering of a sport aimed at increased overtaking and more emphasis on driver skill.
Red Bull Racing has put together this tidy video, with Sebastian Vettel narrating to explain all.
Another interesting factor to face Formula 1 is of course the recession. Last season teams spent a collective £2bn, a figure impossible to match in the current climate. F1 boss Max Mosley eventually wants to cut by an astonishing 80%.
And Finally; the BBC take over the reigns of the television coverage from ITV, meaning no more advert breaks mid-race and a potentially higher standard of presentation.
All in all; it’s set to be a great season.
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