Anyone been made redundant before?I have known it was coming for weeks but was really expecting to be paid off my super sized notice period - they want me to work it though. Damn, I have been putting off some work for the past couple of weeks thinking I wouldn't be around to see it t... It's been a weekTime to mention the bus again, the 106 is back on track, not being diverted via Stoke Newington Church Street and so on, got me into work a bit too quick today... further investigations into Folkestone Metronome reveal that Zodiac Mindwarp and Wolfsb... RE: It's been a weekI've got a video of Catterick if you want it (it's a BBC preview copy in 16:9 though, so it'll look dreadful unless you've got a widescreen TV).<br /><br />It was crap, though, so you didn't miss much.I know you've been missing robotsso here's an 'autonomous wheeled climbing robot with tactile wheels' called Octopus from Switzerland.<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://asl.epfl.ch/research/systems/Octopus/images/octo_step3.jpg">What we've all been waiting for<a href="http://www.hot.ee/toonela/2.swf">Russian DJ and MC bugs!</a> I've been to Brazil, am I cool?I spent 3 days in Belo Horizonte and it was rubbish, I liked Bouzos though.nah, you must have been clicking on "all names"I did break some stuff, sorry, should be OK now?I've been to the Pret over that sideAnd been to a couple of pubs round there... just had a wonder round here, lunch today from Antimony (vegan pate sandwhiches, a carrot and onion burger thing, and a fruit salad), and coffee from the tiny and slightly grimy cafe. Passable, half the pri... Maybe it's already been brought down<a href="http://makelovenotspam.com">makelovenotspam.com</a> seems to be down now... overpopularity, or a deliberate attack by evil hackers and spammers? If they've been the victims of a DOS attack, they're in no position to complain...The sea defences have been much improved in the last yearIt's to stop erosion rather than big waves, but there are big boulders and groynes (I think that's the word) heading out at odd angles to break up incoming rollers...You've been framedBBC reports about a burgliar caught on a webcam, and the 11 month sentence he got... have a look at the homeowner Duncan Grisby's site with the original pictures on, in that third one down is the burglar doing that "pretending I'm just rubbing my eye... Just been on there a fair whileand have lots of links to me... I will link you up now, not sure if you are already. WOO, this is my first post from Folkestone on my new broadband account. Connected the iMac up first, nice and easy!Ooh, have there been some problems with the site?I think it's my funky new <strong>maps</strong> I've been including on pages, they're disagreeing with Internet Explorer, so I need do more work... They're temporarily gone now, until I'm sure they work better!How have their only been four seasons between Colin Baker and now?Been recommended Music BayAnd Music Bay in turn have pointed me towards <a href="http://www.astraaudio.co.uk">Rob Spickett's Astra Sound Services</a>...SARAH BEENYMUST HAVE HER!!<br />MUST HAVE HER!!What I have done been readingJust finished Underground London, and enjoyed it very much... Haven't reported in what I've been reading since I griped about The Moonstone I don't think, I really dragged through that one but enjoyed it by the end. Hmm, I'm a great reviewer of books... Someone must have been inside!It's not exactly a prime location right now, but hopefully something will reopen one day... twenty years though, that's crazy.Each game we've played, apart from Folkestone, has been tough.<a href="http://icsouthlondon.icnetwork.co.uk/afcwimbledon/matchreports/tm_objectid=15911769&method=full&siteid=50100&headline=dave-s-view-name_page.html">How very dare you AFC Wimbledon</a>!<br />More likely I've just been lucky so farHaving other people around to help. I'm not saying I can create a DVD that'll run on any player either, but I know mine is alright and can play just data disks, as well as regular DVDs.RE: More likely I've just been lucky so farVirtual Dub rocks and does most things you need it to, including rotating video images (handy if you've been using a Sony digital camera for video and then finding that everything's 90 degrees out when you watch it on your PC screen). Also, unless y... The Ship Inn has finally been extendedThis was talked about all the time I used to go in there, I never thought it would happen. They have a swanky looking dining room and new roof terrace now, looks very nice. The front bar still seems the same though.Went past today and peeped in the d... Someone's been arrested in connection with the Denmark Street shooting<a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/kent/4672778.stm">BBC has few details</a>...Free Elliot Smith!No, he's not been busted, but XFM are giving away copies of his album this week... It's called "Figure 8", and by all accounts it's pretty bloody marvellous. To win one, listen to Paul Anderson or Claire Sturgess's shows next week...So why are we bei... The Names Have Been Changed...(before they get their ARSES KICKED for copyright infringement), yes, heard some ACTUAL RECORDED OUTPUT from Grand Theft Auto (no, not Grand Theft Audio), it is an EP, and it's dead good!It's the "Crashlanding EP", four tracks in a 'Roses / Charlatan... All the tickets are goneThe Abdoujaparov and Damned tickets have been won and sent out now... If I was more organised I'd have a list of winners here... as with competition LAW, if you want one, you can send me an SAE though...SO, you're in London, and you didn't win, what ... I've not been paying attentionSo sorry if this is old news, but ZWAN are playing Shepherds Bush Empire in February and you can get tickets here... I'm amazed there are some left.ZWAN is Billy Corgan's new outfit, he was a Smashing Pumpkin. Go to it friends.If you're a regular pur... Kill for Clicks...Just found this on nineinchnails.net, it's in their "random news" for Tuesday (Jan 2nd)...While Dark [a punter of theirs, I suppose] was fooling around he came across PopEX which is online trading simulator. It starts you off with 5000 pounds (Englis... Devant, live againDavid Devant and his Spirit Wife are playing live again... my neck of the woods this time, Goldsmith's College, in New Cross, South East London...Got this missive from Vessel:we are playing at goldsmiths college for sure on feb 2 (friday) union build... Some boring stats (3/3)I don't know about you, but this is my favourite report of the month, I'm just so excited... This is the TOP FIFTY of "what people were really searching for, when they were tricked into clicking on popEx"...I think it shows up the target audience her... Black SabbathCome on, someone must have been at this..? Maybe this was at the <strong>School of Art</strong> instead.RadioheadConflicting reports, may have been the 6th of Jan... Part of the "Anyone Can Play Guitar" tourPaul McCartney<strong>Mothers Day</strong> present for Mum and Clare's mum, we went with them and Dad and Emma. Jim missed out as he has been to more gigs with us before...The CutNo idea about this, but I have a ticket. Could have been a showcase with The Darkness on the bill.ScarfoMust have been someone more interesting supporting...SuedeMTV Five Night Stand, would have been a few other bands on the bill... broadcast on MTV from May 17 to May 23, 1999.David Devant And His Spirit WifeThis actually might not have been the LEGENDARY album launch do, found a pass with a date on it so guessing it was earlier this year...ScarfoMust have been someone more exciting supporting, was it maybe <strong>Hooverdam</strong>?PlaceboI went in late on a whim, missed the support, who might have been Deus.Molly Half HeadI remember going clearly, but don't think this can have been the first of my trips to the <strong>Wedgewood Rooms</strong>, can it?The Lightning SeedsNME Brats show? Plus Octopus, Mundy and Stereophonics again apparently. Must have been a week of gigs around this time.<br /><img src="http://www.ibizaa-z.com/misc/tickets/lightningseeds_astoria_1997.jpg" />Fleetwood Mac+ Kilroy. Some time this month, not the 14th, 24th or 25th though, anyone know for sure? Might not even have been the LCH...Derren Brown in SunderlandDerren Brown TicketsDerren Brown?s mind reader show has been described as a ?mind-blowing experience? and won the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment. Derren?s ability...Redundancy Day!Surely I won't still be here then..? Pay off will be £290 for each year I've been here :-(Film @ Quarterhouse - A ProphetWinner of the Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix, ‘A Prophet’ tells the story of 19-year-old Malik El Djbena who has been condemned to six years in prison.<br /><br /> 8pmThe Grand TurkThe Grand Turk set to sail from Folkestone Harbour!The Grand Turk is probably best-known in Britain for her role in the 'Hornblower' and other films and television series. The ship has been a regular visitor to ports in Kent in the past, but this vis... Hard Rock Calling 2010 - Stevie WonderHard Rock Calling 2010 - Stevie Wonder tickets Hard Rock Calling returns with another stunning headliner. Seattle grunge legends, Pearl Jam have been confirmed to headline Hard Rock Calling Festival 2010.Secure yourPearl...Quiz9pm start. A friendly quiz, not a huge turn out. Hope it's still on, not been for a while.Carmen in Bologna, ItalyCarmen in Bologna, Italy tickets Georges Bizet's Carmen opens the new season at Milan's Teatro alla Scala. This latest production has been prepared by Emma Dante and Daniel Barenboim...David Devant and his Spirit WifeIt's a been a long time, I might go to this, and you should too! Heartily recommended.Derren Brown in BournemouthDerren Brown TicketsDerren Brown?s mind reader show has been described as a ?mind-blowing experience? and won the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment. Derren?s ability...Magic NumbersA rare midweek trip to London for this, but we've been meaning to try and see them for so long. Joined by <strong>Bernard Butler</strong> (them not us).Derren Brown in GlasgowDerren Brown TicketsDerren Brown?s mind reader show has been described as a ?mind-blowing experience? and won the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment. Derren?s ability...Carmen in Bologna, ItalyCarmen in Bologna, Italy tickets Georges Bizet's Carmen opens the new season at Milan's Teatro alla Scala. This latest production has been prepared by Emma Dante and Daniel Barenboim...Carmen in Bologna, ItalyCarmen in Bologna, Italy tickets Georges Bizet's Carmen opens the new season at Milan's Teatro alla Scala. This latest production has been prepared by Emma Dante and Daniel Barenboim...Julia Jones' BritBus TourThe Lower Deck. Live Electro-Acoustic Music Venue In The Wellington Bar - Sandgate Lounge and Hotel. First Wednesday of Every Month from 7pm - 10.30pm Tickets £5. Kent singer Julia Jones has been touring America in her converted double-decker bus si... Coming up this week at the folkestone fringeDIY fringe artist interventions: "unspoken conversations between the lost and found" be on the look out for victoria tami duzek-woodward’s small bears. These have been made from clothing given to her by family members and have been place around town.... UNITE - Transglobal UndergroundTransglobal Underground, the ’world fusion’ musical collective, have been making records and influencing many musical genres, since the early nineties