..he has ruined his suit
Stuff to watch
You must watch this fascinating presentation. Lots of discussion about HFT etc..
http://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_slavin_h ... _our_world
http://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_slavin_h ... _our_world
Somebody should give this guy a call
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_aud ... s/37135648
Poor laddy should try his hand at this game
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_aud ... s/37135648
Poor laddy should try his hand at this game
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Jonny Brownlee: Alistair helps brother over finish line in dramatic World Series finale
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/triathlon/37402716
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/triathlon/37402716
Just seen that on this morning news, true sportsmanship! - and a bit of brotherly loveandyfuller wrote:Jonny Brownlee: Alistair helps brother over finish line in dramatic World Series finale
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/triathlon/37402716
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This is now available for streaming on Netflix if you missed it at the cinema.marksmeets302 wrote:Just watched 'the big short'. Very good movie.
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Thanks for the recommendation, I enjoyed it.Euler wrote:You must watch this fascinating presentation. Lots of discussion about HFT etc..
http://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_slavin_h ... _our_world
Stuff to read
Is this the moment e-sports comes of age?
The Philadelphia 76ers basketball team has taken control of two teams of professional video games players.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37475564
Is this the moment e-sports comes of age?
The Philadelphia 76ers basketball team has taken control of two teams of professional video games players.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37475564
But Amazon, which bought the game streaming site Twitch two years ago for $1bn (£771m), was among the first to bet on this becoming a big business and Harris and Blitzer's move marks another milestone in the growth of e-sports.
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It's been huge in Korea for over a decade. Starcraft and the various Blizzard titles are enormous there, with big-brand sponsors like Coke and LG meaning tournament prizes can exceed £100,000 !!!kerberus wrote:Stuff to read
Is this the moment e-sports comes of age?
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"Our world is strange and often fake and corrupt. But we think it’s normal because we can’t see anything else. HyperNormalisation - the story of how we got here."
Adam Curtis - HyperNormalisation
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0 ... malisation
Adam Curtis - HyperNormalisation
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0 ... malisation
How do the bookies make sure they beat us?
Something to read, with a quick quiz to check you're back in form.
From BBC.co.uk
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3wd9qt?int ... 30#z8b3frd
I got 7/8
Wakey wakey and back to work
Something to read, with a quick quiz to check you're back in form.
From BBC.co.uk
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z3wd9qt?int ... 30#z8b3frd
I got 7/8
Wakey wakey and back to work
BBC right now
On air
12:15-12:57
You and Yours
You and Yours special: The UK Gambling Market
You & Yours investigates how punters have few consumer rights in the UK gambling market.
podcast later
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4
Comment away!
On air
12:15-12:57
You and Yours
You and Yours special: The UK Gambling Market
You & Yours investigates how punters have few consumer rights in the UK gambling market.
podcast later
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4
Comment away!
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0 ... ompilation
...pick it up at about 42min for an interesting feature on horse anatomy.
...pick it up at about 42min for an interesting feature on horse anatomy.
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David Bowie Documentary 9.00pm tonight BBC 2. Includes last few months of his life- Must see.