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I want my MTV Two

My TV is now digital. UPC arrived on time, the technician was a nice guy and didn’t smell. And though he had some problems initialising the set top box, it eventually worked as it should. I don’t have much use … Continue reading

26. September 2005 by Caroline
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Light, Dark and Expensive

Someone’s put my book up on Ebay with a buy it now price of 250 dollars. It’s a signed copy from ’91. Like my signature is worth anything. I reckon it won’t make more than 30 dollars. It is my … Continue reading

16. September 2005 by Caroline
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Flesh and bone by the telephone

The week ahead, the day today. Got word from a very old Kiwi friend coming down for a few days in Amsterdam round about the same time an Aussie friend is staying with me for the U2 shows. Both of … Continue reading

08. July 2005 by Caroline
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It’s the culture war, stupid

This is for those Dutch politicians claiming four more years of the Bush administration is a victory for its policy on the ‘war on terrorism’. BBC: Most important issues. ‘moral issues more important than Iraq’ BBC: 11 states reject gay … Continue reading

03. November 2004 by Caroline
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Katy encounters teenage middle America

Katy encounters teenage middle America – something that’s scared the fuck out of me ever after I joined my first ‘fan’ mailing list back in ’93. Tom envies Mark for having ‘done Europe’ before his 15th. I did Europe with … Continue reading

24. July 2000 by Caroline
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Following a lead from David

Following a lead from David, I found this Wagamama Restaurant site and they will be opening in Amsterdam on Max Euwe Square, which is just a few minutes walk up from my office. Yum. Love the site’s look, hope the … Continue reading

23. June 2000 by Caroline
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