Year: 2011
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Open-Source Shaving, part 2
Two years ago, Dan wrote about his journey from electric shavers (via disposable razors and a cartridge razor) to a traditional safety razor, and how it was a great decision. Now, that journey continues with an exploration of a single-blade safety razor and a shavette, and a look at a razor blade honing tool.
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The Back Button
After reading about Torsion Pendulum Clocks on Wikipedia, Dan asks the immortal question of any Wikipedia-surfer: "how did I get here?" It's time... for the Back Button!
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jQueryIsBestQuery compares the relative trustworthyness of beards versus bears
How old were you when you could grow a bear (properly)?
Relevant:
AltThe Trustworthiness of Beards
AltThe Trustworthiness of Bears
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Seven Billion
In a little over a month, the world population is expected to reach seven billion. Seven. Fucking. Billion. Dan thinks that we might already have too many humans, and - even if we don't - we will pretty soon, and explains how this realisation has impacted on his decision to not breed.
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What's Wrong With My Phone
Dan finally puts his finger on what it is about his new phone that he doesn't fully get on with, and goes on to complain about the state of smartphones and mobile devices these days, which are being "dumbed down" to the lowest common denominator.
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Found GL6C6KX3 A Bridge Too Far
This checkin to GL6C6KX3 A Bridge Too Far reflects a geocaching.com log entry. See more of Dan's cache logs. Lovely little cache right where I used to play as a kid. Thanks for the excuse to revisit! TFTC
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Trustee In Me
In accordance with their policy on becoming a "full" member of Oxford Friend, rather than a trainee, Dan becomes a trustee of the charity, and spends a few minutes plugging them on his blog and talking about this unusual and quirky policy.
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r/oxford meetup - Thursday 25th August 2011 from 17:00 'til late in The Turf [link is to original discussion]
Summer is almost over, so before it goes what about a Reddit meetup?
Thoughts? Suggestions? Date? Time? Place?
I guess once is more or less planed by majority we could make a final submission with all the info/reminders.
UPDATES
Edit 1: So far 8-10 people that … -
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Some people are goldfish, and some people are midgets. Dan's a goldfish. What are you?
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Chaos at A Vintage Murder
At "A Vintage Murder", a kit murder mystery night on Earth, all hell breaks loose in the middle of Chaper 2, for no apparent reason. Eventually, order is restored. From left to right, the characters we see are Phil Quimby (Paul), Maurice de Cheval (Robin), Wallis Simper (Owen), Marie de Cheval (Ruth), and Phillipe Petomane … -
Wake Me Up When September Begins
Between the death of his old phone, a couple of different health-related issues, and now the theft of his bike, Dan's having a pretty shitty month. Let's hope that September's better.
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Liz & Simon
Last weekend was the wedding of Dan's friends Liz and Simon. Here are some of the highlights.
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![Image representing post: Work Calendar [NSFW?]](https://bcdn.danq.me/_q26u/2011/08/IMAG0023-1-978x480.jpg#17585)
Work Calendar [NSFW?]
Dan is momentarily alarmed by an abstract art piece - supposedly inspired by a flower - that appears in his office's calendar. Might be NSFW?
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My Name Is Me
Dan goes by his full name online, and has a few issues (mostly related to the length and uncommonness of his name). But these are nothing compared to the issued faced by whistleblowers, political activists, transgendered people, teachers and those who work with children, survivors of abuse, authors with pen names, and more, as the world's social networking sites start to implement "real name" policies.
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How Can You Have Any Pudding If You Don't Eat Your Meat?
To those of you that don't know already, I have a confession to make. After years of picking holes in and finding flaws in their various ethical or other arguments and of mocking their dietary choices, I've become... a vegetarian.
Okay, this probably wasn't actually a shock to anybody. Between the observations of the barbeque food …