Payne's Take http://paynestake.com any data from any device emailed in posterous.com Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:24:49 -0800 A stove built from a Renault 4 bought for £1 in Africa #tpnewcastle recycle http://paynestake.com/a-stove-built-from-a-renault-4-bought-for-1-i http://paynestake.com/a-stove-built-from-a-renault-4-bought-for-1-i
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Http://CultureCode.co.uk

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1266517/Docu-Avatar.png http://posterous.com/users/15VJxQVE9bP Documentally Documentally Documentally Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:18:27 -0800 Storify for the iPad #CultureCode http://paynestake.com/storify-for-the-ipad-culturecode http://paynestake.com/storify-for-the-ipad-culturecode
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Finding the new Storify iPad app pretty handy while curating the #CultureCode event.. http://storify.com/documentally/culturecode-boutique

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Listening to @Blprnt talk. He just said 'Twittersphere'. He didn't like to do it but it looked like he had to.

The room full of artists let it slide. They love his data visualisations.

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@Minimentally getting pushy with my punchbag.

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1266517/Docu-Avatar.png http://posterous.com/users/15VJxQVE9bP Documentally Documentally Documentally Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:34:42 -0800 Jetpack joyride on the iPad http://paynestake.com/jetpack-joyride-on-the-ipad http://paynestake.com/jetpack-joyride-on-the-ipad
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Just finished level 15 'Barry' on Jetpack Joyride. 'Barry' is the level after 'Ninja'. It's also the last level. So unless they upgrade the game there are no more missions.

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I can keep going for distance but this game is so addictive, I'm happy to have an excuse to put it down.

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There are some great games on the iPhone/iPad right now. I rarely turn on the Xbox for my dose of escapism. Especially when some of the games I am playing are free.

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If you are playing any online games using iOS, I'm on the game centre as 'Documentally'.

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Shopping can be tiring. Lets face it, life can be tiring. If you find yourself anywhere near the Apple store on Regent Street though, there's comfy seats or if you choose to watch the presentation, wifi.

At one point I counted five sleepers simultaneously kipping in the warm glow of a Logic Pro Demo. Everyone else appears to be checking email.

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I've some weird things on my Amazon wish list and this was one of them. Thanks Richard for my birthday prezzie. I now have a full set. :)

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My ticket to Elstree Empire Day has arrived.
Who's coming?

More info on: Http://www.KurtzJoinerArchive.com

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Laila attacks the room with ideas.

And the League of Pragmatic Optimists are lapping it up.

 

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]]> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/1266517/Docu-Avatar.png http://posterous.com/users/15VJxQVE9bP Documentally Documentally Documentally Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:00:00 -0800 The Eight Core Principles of #LoPO http://paynestake.com/the-eight-core-principles-of-lopo http://paynestake.com/the-eight-core-principles-of-lopo

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At The League of Pragmatic Optimists 2nd meeting.

Still early days for these Do'ers. Watch this space. I can see great things not just talked about.. But done.

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My friends have had this in the family for about 50 years and have no idea if it's an original.

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It's signed J.M.W. Turner but they are aware how much of his work was copied.

On the rear it appears to say 'London Bridge and St Paul's.' but no date.

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Do you recognise it?

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One minute I'm tweeting that I've ran out of coffee and the next, a company called @EightPointNine are asking me if I'd like to sample theirs. 

Shortly afterwards it lands on my mat.

I got it on the 7th and the coffee's packaging not only tells me it was blended on the 5th but that someone called Jess did it. Thanks Jess.

The info pack also tells me it's 96% Colombian, 2%Brazilian and 2% Costa Rican. It even gives me the key flavour characteristics and it's 'mouth-feel' and 'acidity & balance' marks.

I was momentarily concerned when I could not find if it was sourced ethically but a quick google told me their beans are fair-trade sourced and small batch roasted in the UK.

The instructions tell meIi need 8.9 grams to 160ml of water at 92 to 96 degrees C. As I like my coffee in a mug I doubled the dose and now appear to be able to see the molecular structure of everything in my office.

Yes.. it's a little intense for me but Jess wasn't to know that. It's not going to stop me ordering more though. Customised to my exact tastes.

Well done EightPointNine. I can't wait to try some more.

And thanks for the voucher code. (Visit http://www.eightpointnine.com/blend and Use EPNFLYR to get a free sample.)

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Thanks to @ChristianHambly for recommending me this simple and effective way of making great coffee. It's really quick and easy and i've a funny feeling this Hario V60 coffee dripper will be getting more attention than my other coffee making kit.

It's around £7 on Amazon.

Here's a video how to use it.. 

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My little boy @Minimentally is not himself at all. He's sat not wanting to play, staring into space.

We have just got back from the hospital after calling NHS Direct. As he hadn't taken fluids for over 12 hours & couldn't even swallow his calpol they urged us to get straight to hospital.

We did, and as soon as we got there, he perked up a bit. We left after an hour with a prescription for antibiotics & the certainty it was just really bad tonsillitis.

Kids are sick all the time but normally a spoon of calpol sorts it. I think today felt much more serious the moment the nurse on the phone at NHS Direct asked us if we wanted an ambulance. We declined. It's not far to drive. Never-the-less the offer of one made us feel a little panicy. 

He's just asked for some ice cream. Looks like the drugs are kicking in.

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Not much info on a tin of loose beans but as soon as the lid was off I was hit with a full and delicious aroma. No idea of the roast date but it smelled fresh enough.

The espresso off a fresh grind was pretty smooth and on the edge of what i enjoy. i.e. if it's too bitter I am one of those continental espresso drinkers that stir a sugar in. No need here. The slight bitterness on the finish was more akin to a dark chocolate and added to the feeling I'd got the hit i was after.

Over all a nice surprise not knowing what I was getting into and I look forward to experimenting with my extraction timings while the beans are still fresh.

Thanks to @GreenApe for blagging a sample from, @Azorieblue

Check http://AzorieBlue.com for more info.

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I'm informed these freshly roasted beans (two days before i sampled them) were in fact decantered from a bag at short notice and normally they come with roasting date info etc.

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Every day carry is a term that can be used for any piece of technology or gadget you carry with you every day.

Two such items for me would be my iPhone and my pocket knife.

Up until Christmas day my recent every day carry was a Leatherman Skeletool. It's a slightly scary looking but immensely useful tool mainly because of the pliers and seriously functional screwdriver/bit system.

This new Swiss Army knife though, replaces the same model I lost a while ago. One i took round the world with me.

I've a few Swiss Army knives but feel the Swiss Champ to be at the limit of what I'm happy to have in my pocket. Yes it's a heavy lump but I must have used it at least 15 times a day these last few days.

It must have at least 10 tools the Leatherman Skeletool lacks but so far it's the scissors and corkscrew that have won the day more than once.

Will I feel the same in the new year when the wine flows less frequently? Who knows. Let's face it most bottles are screw tops now anyway.

My relationship with a swiss army knife goes way back to my childhood and I have a feeling I'll stay equipped with the original multitool from now on. Besides I'd certainly regret not having it with me when I'm offered a reward of a decent bottle of wine in exchange for removing a stone from a horses hoof.

You just never know.

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From all the family. To all of you.
Have a great Christmas & a wonder filled New Year.

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