I was sad to read in the latest issue of the newsletter for the Society of Oxford University Engineers that, from next year, they are ceasing to take applications for my undergradute degree in Engineering and Computer Science. As a limited resource, does that increase the value of my qualification, or does it decrease on the grounds that it is no longer sought after (at least by students)?!
End of an ECS era
August 30th, 2006Best Western Bären
August 29th, 2006Our stay at the Best Western Bären started well enough (although I did try to check-in to the Best Western Bristol next door first!): they were able to accommodate my last minute request for a double room, allowed us in to our room before midday, and even provided vouchers for a free glass of champagne each. I should, however, have become suspicious when the room came complete with ear plugs as, at some ungodly hour this morning, a series of loud delivery vehicles came and went. Not much use being 2 minutes from the bus stop if I can’t enjoy the extra time in bed! Perhaps this is why the hotel offers those eating lunch the chance of a free afternoon nap?
Back to Bern
August 28th, 2006Clouds, sun and … more rain
August 27th, 2006Wet Schwarzsee
August 26th, 2006Fribourg Festival
August 26th, 2006Canon 400D announced
August 25th, 2006As Andy reports, my “new” camera has already been trumped by the recently announced Canon 400D. Improvements include a 10MP self-cleaning sensor and a larger LCD. You can’t win with electronic gadgets though: there is always something better just round the corner. Just think how much I’m saving on disk space though.
Sedbergh Hills Race
August 21st, 2006There’s nothing like a good fell race to remind you how unfit you are! We attended a misty Sedbergh Hills Race yesterday. With over 350 starters (it was a British and English Champs race) navigation was never really going to be a problem but the 14 miles and 6000ft of ascent/descent certainly took it out of me physically.
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