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Time for the Grand National to take a running jump.

Posted by Tickled_Pink, 15 April 2012 · 116 views

Two horses died yesterday at the Aintree Grand National. It's always been pretty dangerous. Some of the fences are ridiculously high ... so high in fact that the horses don't actually jump them but go through them. Then you have fences like the infamous Beecher's Brook, which have a drop at the other side that the horses don't...

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So - if the Atari was so great, why was it ignored by the UK development industry?

Posted by Tickled_Pink, 16 February 2012 · 346 views

I've been reading through the first issue of Zzap 64 and there was a section on how the 64 was 'the world's greatest gaming machine'. Perhaps. But maybe not, according to those in the industry at the time who were interviewed for the piece. Some of the comments are eye opening.

"In terms of hardware the 64 is clearly superior to the...

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12 years late ... but better late than never

Posted by Tickled_Pink, 13 February 2012 · 237 views

It's taken a very long time but finally took the plunge. A 'letter before action' has been sent to News International, the parent company of the defunct News of the World and The Sun newspapers claiming damages for libel and psychiatric injury.

The value of the claim? Two counts of libel from two articles at £50,000 each and a further £50,000...

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Syntax Terror Games Ltd is go!

Posted by Tickled_Pink, 02 February 2012 · 164 views

12 months ago I set up a new business bank account for Syntax Terror Games, a new venture dealing in game development and current gen system repairs. Unfortunately I got severely sidetracked and have hardly used the account. In October, following the release of WP7 Mango, I decided to try my hand at a bit of Silverlight and created a relatively simple app...

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If it aint broke ...

Posted by Tickled_Pink, 13 December 2011 · 212 views

Some AAers may remember my rants back in the summer about the scummy UK tabloid, the News of the World, and how they conspired to give an evil, scheming, manipulative, lying, sex pest of a female the means by which to ruin my life 12 years ago. Well, it may be that I'll finally have my say about that.

In the UK, there's a 12 month limitation period...

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Mobile Apps ... a better investment than stocks or a savings account?

Posted by Tickled_Pink, 12 October 2011 · 161 views

At the moment I'm busy beavering away at a .NET version of http://www.walestouristsonline.co.uk

Back in June, this site was massively hacked. The site's owner, who I've known for a few years (since the days when he ran a mobile video rentals business), had got it done on the cheap. He'd already asked me to...

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I'm a stable girl ... get me out of here.

Posted by Tickled_Pink, 17 August 2011 · 197 views

Well, not me, obviously.

The girls at the island's RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association) yard are taking part in a week of challenges, both grueling and gruesome next week to try and raise money for the local RDA.

This is one of the biggest challenges the girls have faced yet. A couple of years ago they did this:...

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Helter Skelter - Coming to an Xbox 360 near you

Posted by Tickled_Pink, 20 April 2011 · 158 views

Well, kind of. I've been working on a re-working of the Atari ST/Amiga classic, Helter Skelter, as an initial launch title for Syntax Terror Games. The game is called 'Helter the Hatchling' and features baby dragons ... awwwwww.

The game itself obviously has 'improved' graphics. However, there's been one delay after another caused...

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My coffee spraying moment ...

Posted by Tickled_Pink, 16 December 2010 · 93 views

People on these forums may be wondering why I'm such a cantankerous shit much of the time. I wasn't like that until a few years ago. I used to be soft as mud and very laid back but then something happened, which I've been recovering from ever since. Today, I read an article on the BBC News web site which almost caused me to spray coffee...

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Jeremy Clarkson - what a tool but you gotta love him.

Posted by Tickled_Pink, 30 September 2010 · 165 views

I'm in the middle of reading yet another Jeremy Clarkson book. Again, it's very funny. He talks a lot of sense and tells it as he sees it. Unfortunately he can also slip in the odd pile of bollocks from time to time. I've often wanted to be the star in a reasonably priced car just so that I could turn the tables and grill him on some of the...

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