Author Archives: vidar

Wii!

Posted on January 4, 2008 by vidar

So, finally, after close to 25 years of not owning a video game console (the previous one was a Philips Videopac G7000 system from the early 1980s), we finally took the plunge and got ourselves a Nintendo Wii system. It … Continue reading →

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LastFMProxy v1.3

Posted on December 19, 2007 by vidar

Here is the latest and greatest version of LastFMProxy so far. The previous version had more than a few quirks, and hopefully these have now been taken care of. Changes are mostly related to charset issues, but new features include … Continue reading →

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More movies

Posted on May 23, 2007 by vidar

A few more nano-reviews:Boogie NightsAn oldie (1997), but very much goldie from Paul Thomas Anderson, the brilliant man behind Magnolia. The latter has been a favourite of mine for years, so it was about time I got around to watching … Continue reading →

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Movies

Posted on May 7, 2007 by vidar

I watch a lot of movies – or try to, at least, but I rarely write anything about them. I thought I would try to change that, so here are some short reviews of things I’ve watched recently. (While movies … Continue reading →

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last.fm and the stuff in my pants

Posted on April 19, 2007 by vidar

Now, if that subject doesn’t make you want to run away screaming, you’re a sick, sick person. Anyway, allow me to explain. last.fm is a 100% free internet radio station that actually plays music that it predicts you will like, … Continue reading →

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Biannual update

Posted on April 12, 2007 by vidar

Wow, I really suck at this blogging business, don’t I? Anyway, here is today’s random selection of brain lint. On new year’s eve I proposed to Linda, and the crazy wench accepted! We’re doomed! Aaah!! (I’m joking, dear. Ow. Stop. … Continue reading →

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