January 29, 2012
by ianforrester
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26x times on Infusion in Blackpool Pleasurebeach? Thats nothing… I hear you say? Join me, as we celebrate my birthday and… Live life in the very fast lane, up high above… That distinctive sound of thunder and screaming, As we … Continue reading
January 28, 2012
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Everyone once in a while, a concept gets turned into two films. Those two films are released within a few months of each other. We all know examples but I wanted to look at two which people may not know… … Continue reading
January 28, 2012
by ianforrester
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I’m trying to decide if I should apply for this groundbreaking dating experiment or rather TV dating show We’re looking for single people to take part in a groundbreaking dating experiment. Are you looking for Miss or Mr Right? Would … Continue reading
January 27, 2012
by ianforrester
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Yes its that time again… Time for the phone upgrade and I’m really not sure which one to go for? I want to get another Android phone but I don’t want to get another Gingerbread (Android 2.3) phone because thanks … Continue reading
January 27, 2012
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I finally got a tablet from Samsung, the 7.0 plus. You may not know but I was holding out for a Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 when the 10.1 was released. I remember seeing the Motorola Xoom and thinking that it … Continue reading
January 26, 2012
by ianforrester
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Lots of rumours about the next Xbox currently… but the most interesting thing I’ve heard is… around the more powerful Kinect and multidisplay output. I instantly started wondering if finally BBC R&D Surround video could work in real time on … Continue reading
January 23, 2012
by ianforrester
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I know there’s a very clear difference between the DMCA and SOPA/PIPA but its interesting that right after the victory of the internet regards to SOPA, Megaupload was taken down a few days later. It was almost like the incumbents … Continue reading
January 22, 2012
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I’m humbled to announce I’ve been asked to talk at TedXManchester… The first TEDxManchester took place in 2009 at the BBC’s New Broadcasting House on Oxford Road. We took over the historic Studio 7 and converted the BBC Philharmonic’s rehearsal … Continue reading
January 20, 2012
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Little update to Ignite Leeds… Part of the LSx series, Ignite Leeds is fast-paced, fun, thought-provoking, social, local, global— a high-energy evening of talks by people who have an idea—and the guts to get onstage and share it with their … Continue reading
January 17, 2012
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A friend of mine from Bristol (Amy) seems to get very confused about the differences between a geek, nerd and dork. She calls me a nerd and I usually have to remind her that I’m actually a self described geek. … Continue reading
January 17, 2012
by ianforrester
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This has to be the ultimate standing in social networking. Distributed social networking is going to happen at some point but in the meanwhile, we all have to put up with these crappy social networks. I read a few things … Continue reading
January 11, 2012
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Just when I was starting to wonder if I was going to have to switch back to using a laptop to dj… I receive a email message from the new Pacemaker community… As you probably know we were trying to … Continue reading
January 10, 2012
by ianforrester
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Ubuntu TV was launched at CES yesterday and frankly I wasn’t that surprised by the move (rumors for a while) but to see it actually live with Unity was actually quite impressive. There is no doubt Ubuntu really has thought … Continue reading
January 8, 2012
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A few mixes I’ve recently posted to MixCloud recorded from my Pacemaker… Both mixes are on the darker tip hence the late night titles… Looks like I’m going to have to consider switching back to laptop djing in the near … Continue reading
January 8, 2012
by ianforrester
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I remember listening to The Host of Seraphim by Dead Can Dance, a while ago but I remember listening to it again soon after coming out of hospital last year. I believe I stopped dead when hearing it again during one of my … Continue reading