There something about riding on the tube. Not sure quite what it is; something clearly felt but never properly perceived. The symptoms, or effects (to steer clear of making it sound like a problem) are quite evident. They include, avoiding the eyes of others, an intent interest in publications which only a waiting room could make interesting and a strong desire that one could make one’s journey alone. Read the rest of this entry »
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Data Protection Day
Jan 28
Posted by Gareth in Reviews, Word of the Day | Comments off
Today is Data Protection Day. After the unremitting years of divisive persecution, estrangement, and torrid treatment of the poor, helpless, inanimate stuff, a special body has been created within the European apparatus to protect the recently determined rights of data. After some initial confusion, revolving around what some considered the eponymous personage at the focus of this event, a character from Star Trek: The Next Generation and the luridly absurd proposition that this celebration of warnings and hyperbole could in some way involve helping to control practically the access to personal information submitted to government bodies in good faith. Read the rest of this entry »
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