bikes and things

A friend of Vaughan and Eddie runs a great little pub called The Marksman. They have had some great ideas about getting a bartering system going in the pub.

BBC NEWS | Business | Unusual ways to make money.

Met up with Vaughan and Eddie for some curry and beer round Brick Lane way. Back to sweet and spicy for a superb prawn curry.

Eddie has started up his own company too called Entropy Digital

Popped out yesterday for a wander around town. Had a coffee at the ICA then went over to the National Portrait Gallery to see the Annie Leibovitz exhibtion. Really enjoyed her work but far too many people in the gallery to make viewing them a pleasurable experience. Took a few pics before and after and went home for a lovely roast chicken. Still no lights in the flat. Great.

Digger, originally uploaded by Andy*Matthews.

Unbelievable. What is wrong with this government?

Private firm may track all email and calls |
UK news |
The Guardian: “The tendency of the state to seek ever more powers of surveillance over its citizens may be driven by protective zeal. But the notion of total security is a paranoid fantasy which would destroy everything that makes living worthwhile. We must avoid surrendering our freedom as autonomous human beings to such an ugly future. We should make judgments that are compatible with our status as free people”

(Via The Guardian – Technology section)

Two things I found this morning…

Via The Real Gent.

and also how lazy would you need to be to use this?. Surely it’d be quicker to walk or even run after a criminal? Via Daringfireball.

ED-209, originally uploaded by lonelysandwich.

Happy Birthday Nick!

Good to catch up with loads of people last night. A few pics on flickr as usual. Great night apart from leaving my wallet in a taxi! Ace.