Tommy Collison

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Month: July, 2009

Guest appearance

Me = 1.45 to 4.50 minutes I like to think my video proves just how professional Niall is when he does his videos. Having someone like me on the show only reinforces the thought that such things are best left to the professionals :) I must say, I did enjoy it, and I love the [...]

My kinda restaurant

Whatever about the food, the 2 or 3 restaurants we’ve been to on this holiday have all had radically different ambiences, yet none of them have tickled my fancy hugely. Here’s what I want in a restaurant: Photo owned by eduardomineo (cc) no, no bull Friendly, attentive staff But not ones that hover over you [...]

Uncertainties

Today we have Klara Golez taking a spin in the guest blogging chair. Enjoy! Photo owned by Jason Pratt (cc) Originally, this was going to be a techie post, debating Microsoft versus Apple but I’ve changed my mind to write something personal, in true Trust Tommy style. I worry for many reasons, at this moment [...]

SimpyZesty

Artificial Intelligence

First up in the blogging chair is Jeremy Schroeder. He talks to us today about Artificial Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence is getting much more advanced. Robots are now making scientific discoveries. A robot named Adam was built in the UK to help lab scientists. It performs hundreds of similar experiments in a controlled environment. It is [...]

What is Camping?

Camping is a symphony of insects performing their own version of dawn chorus in symphony. High def too. Camping is having to extract a handfull of ants from each shoe before putting it on. The decision whether to remove them individually or to simply stick your foot in and stink them out is completely up [...]

Music Review 5

I was never much of a fan of classical music, but this one’s pretty good. As Tears Go By by Vitamin String Quartet Whatever about not being head over heels for classical music, I’ve always been a great admirer of musicians such as Yo Yo Ma. That amount of raw talent.. phwhar. Oh wow. Until [...]

To be my headphones

I don’t know what these sorts of posts are usually called – they’re taking a joke subject and pretending to be all serious. You decide! __ If you want to be my headphones, you should know that I’m a very demanding, um, owner of headphones. For example: You will be worn in bed Especially with [...]

Music Review 4

Day 4 has a song that epitomizes easy listening. Can only be You Can’t Always Get What You Want by Band From TV. Geddit? Banned from TV? Oh.. nevermind :) Band From TV are a charity band from Los Angeles, USA, comprised of different popular TV actors from shows like Lost, Desperate Housewives and many [...]

Whoa whoa whoa

You’re telling me that every single member of Hanson is a guy? I’m scared guys. Like, really scared. I’ll never be able to get a call again..!