After years of family-friendly Arthurian drama, Merlin lurches into surrealism this week, with the sudden appearance of strange filters, stabbing isolation and a lobster as metaphor for our unfulfilled desires. One of those may not be true. Regardless, an odd episode at times. But was it a … [Read more...]
Halloween: Best of the craft blogs
Its been a wee while but the best craft blogs of the week feature is back, bringing you a round up some of the very best posts and news in the craft blogging community. This week its all about Halloween. Halloween in the blogosphere: First up is the rather wonderful Evil Mad Scientist … [Read more...]
Five lovely necklaces for boffins
If you know me, you'll know I'm a scientist because I'm enough of a dork about it that I tend to tell everybody I meet. So, the idea of wearing some science round my neck for all the world to see got me very excited. These science equipment necklaces (£6.99 each from Finest Imaginary) are the … [Read more...]
Last Minute DIY Halloween Costumes
Left it a bit late to get your Halloween outfit sorted this year? Did you fail to pay heed to Emma's Best Halloween Outfit recommendations last week and now find yourself in a panic? Well now, shame on you, whatever were you thinking? Fortunately, I have been spending some quality time with the … [Read more...]
Miss Win It: prizes money can’t buy
Winning stuff is brilliant. Especially when it's stuff you usually can't afford, or simply isn't available to buy. Which is why we really like the idea behind Miss Win It. Miss Win It is a website that gives you chances to win amazing prizes that you can't find on the high street. Deals … [Read more...]
Facebook Places: Why I won’t be using it
People who blog, eh? And tweet? And check-in on Foursquare? Can we all say ‘Oversharers’? Except it seems we’re not. It looks like even the most over-share-y of internet lovers aren’t particularly embracing Facebook Places. Could it be? Could the Daily Mail, and your mother, be wrong? Maybe we’re … [Read more...]
Sarah Jane Adventures: Death Of The Doctor – Dork Review
This week, although we’re barely halfway through the new series of Sarah Jane Adventures, it is time for the most eagerly awaited, probably highest rated episodes. Obviously it isn’t the series finale, rather The One With Doctor Who In. Yes, Matt Smith stops by this week, and for many, this will … [Read more...]
Halloween by Love Honey
Halloween is a bit of a rubbish time for adults. You're either left with the duty of creating a Halloween costume for your offspring, who are often bouncing off the wall from all the free sweets, or attending some awful themed party. In an attempt to improve this day for the grown ups, LoveHoney … [Read more...]
BBC1 HD – Coming Soon To Your TV
In terms of November dates to remember remember, people get stuck on the fifth, since that’s when the fireworks get let off. But that happens every year, and there’s a petition to ban then anyway. Far more uniquely, on the third of November 2010, the BBC1 HD channel launches. In case that wasn’t … [Read more...]
Spooks: Series 9, Episode 6 – Dork Review
The end of the series is poking over the horizon in Spooks, so it’s time to yank tightly on that Lucas subplot that’s been bubbling under the whole time. As our rugged hero acts steadily more unhinged to keep his secrets, the rest of the team get on with the dull task of protecting the nation and … [Read more...]
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