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Entries from December 2008

Ban on ‘Happy Hour’?

November 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment

I’ve attached an aritcle that I stumbled across(no pun intended) while internet surfing this week.  It appears that the government is considering a ban on ‘happy hour’ to curb binge drinking amongst young people in the U.K.  This could certainly help the long term health of a nation, but taking away people’s cheap [...]

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My 25% pay cut

November 16th, 2008 · No Comments

So the decline in the Pound (or strengthening of the Dollar) continues to eat away at my earnings.  It doesn’t really matter today as I make just enough to live off of, but it’s no less depressing…

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Who knew?

November 16th, 2008 · No Comments

I guess this makes complete sense when you think about  it, but I’m still totally amazed that the president can not e-mail.  I have honestly never given it any thought, but only assumed that the president would have a blackberry and laptop like every other person that communicates in the modern world.  I guess I [...]

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Done!

November 15th, 2008 · No Comments

We finally wrapped up our project late last night!  It was a tough road most of the way, but I’m happy with the output.  The client sees it on Monday morning and will hopefully be pleased as well.
Since I haven’t really had any free time lately, I’m behind on what’s going on with the economy [...]

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Back in the UK

November 9th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I finally made it back to London on Friday and have spent the last 40-some hours sleeping in, spending time with Melisse and catching up on the things that don’t get done when one is out of the country (paying bills, laundry, grocery shopping, etc).  The weekend has been great, but it looks like it [...]

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Week 3 in the States…Matt Lauer?

November 2nd, 2008 · 1 Comment

Today marks the start to my third week back in the States.  The project has not gone near as well as I hoped, but many people back in the office in London, feel that it will actually turn out OK and that I’m being a little hard on myself.  Either way, I have a ton [...]

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