Internet is back

I didn't want to post until it had lasted a while, but it seems that the Internet is back. I have no idea what the hell was wrong, but swapping over the role of the two Ethernet cards in the gateway[*] machine seems to have done the trick.

In other news, I'm awake...

[*] small 'g'.

Aargh! Nielsen turns to the Dark Side for money.

http://www.useit.com/alertbox/20001029.html (scroll to the end)

The correct "usability improvement" for Flash is a stake through the fucking heart. Flash is suitable for online games, not for content.

Ankle (was Starbucks)

Once again, Starbucks is how to get work done. This could get expensive in lattes.

Update: New plan: sit at home in pain. I stepped wrong on the last step of the stairs and strained my ankle. It hurt quite a lot. sibelian *carried me up the stairs* after taking my laptop back upstairs and looked after me. He's lovely.

Now it's hurting a bit more because I stopped taking his advice of leaving it elavated, so I'm going to go away again for a bit. Ow.

Things to do in London

Have hair removed:

http://www.boston-clinic.co.uk/treatments/hairremoval/hairremoval.html

I should get my chest done next time I'm in London, I think...

gothicdance, was this where you went?