The rule and question of a catte. There is a catte at the fote of a tre the length of 300 fote. This catte goeth upwarde eche daye 17 fote, and descendeth eche nyght 12 fote. I demand in how longe tyme shall she be at ye toppe. Answere. Take vp and abate the nyght… Continue reading Tudor maths test
How to blog anonymously
After a brief conversation with a friend on the subject, I present: Elbeno's Technical Guide to Blogging Anonymously I call it a technical guide because its purpose is to screen your tracks from prying ISPs, companies and other people who would employ Internet know-how to track you down. Obviously it's not going to protect your… Continue reading How to blog anonymously
Challenge?
Well the new harder sudoku are well tough. I managed the “gentle” one in about 15-20 minutes, but I couldn't get anywhere with the next one. But anyway, I am chuffed today because for the first time ever, I finished the Times crossword! Woooo! PS. What is up with my PC clock? It's acting very… Continue reading Challenge?
Challenge!
The new, tougher sudoku! No numbers to start!
Mini elbeno is on the way!
9 weeks old, with a head and a heart and a bunch of other not-so-recognisable parts.
Imminent IM wars?
Some interesting speculation on the impact of Google Talk and the reaction of the other IM players. I am increasingly of the opinion that Google is going the way of the corporation, to the detriment of the user. I agree with : Google missed the point about IM in producing yet another private system. IM… Continue reading Imminent IM wars?
Ask the LJ readership…
Quite often, I will listen to the same song on repeat for several hours. Is this strange? Mrs. Elbeno thinks I'm certifiable. Maybe I am, but I don't think for my musical habits. In case you are wondering, songs which I have employed thusly include: Toxic – Britney Spears Lonely Rolling Star – from the… Continue reading Ask the LJ readership…
World of Warcraft
It works under Linux. Rock in a box with chips.
Universal Studios
Mrs. Elbeno and I took a trip up to Universal City today. Had a free lunch (company summer picnic), and since we had been before it was nice to just wander about and take a look around the City Walk rather than try to see everything in the park. Since it was so hot we… Continue reading Universal Studios
My first crossword
Beginnings by Elbeno 1A. Short dance mix anticipated (2,3,5) 6A. Point: many a sailor breaks a strike (4) 9A. Girl cooling the French fiasco (7) 10A. This French herb has a tail (7) 12A. Chief follows a parasite found at a dinner party (8,5) 14A. Precisely implement: takes time (4,2) 15A. He's livid – play's… Continue reading My first crossword