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( Random thoughts )

Enhance!

One of my computer related bugbears in TV/cinema, along with random typing to do stuff:

Yes, there are reflections and if the resolution is good enough, you can get closer (see icon, which is a very tight crop rather than an enhancement/zoom) but never ever from CCTV footage.

Now that's some serious live knob twiddling

To those who remember Full Tilt, do you know which version of Diskoteka Rex used to play?

[German] Christmas Lights

shannachie just linked to this wonderful piece. It's a transcription of a radio programme (mp3 download), all episodes of which you can download here.
I'm going to download all of them and put them on my mp3 player for my holiday. :D

ETA: In a similar vein, the BBQ season has started. (mp3 download)

Thinking about getting a paid account?

To make your decision easier, I have 10 vouchers for a $10 discount. If you want one, comment below (screened). First come, first served.

ETA: Booh, this only works if you currently don't have one. The deadline is the 15th of January. If your account runs out before then, you're in luck but I assume you will need to let it lapse.

Especially for davegodfrey

The biggest steampunk mod ever, a whole house. (HT to blue_cat)

I especially like that appliances like the cooker/oven are just facades for modern tech.