LURGI Strikes Britain.
We in our house were recently struck down by a horrible stomach-bug-virus-thing.... all OK now, however I had no time to post here for a while... so - big catchup with several items posted today [note that the dates are when the items were originally spotted by me, rather than when they were posted/published onto this blog].

What would the Victorians have made of the interweb?
THE VICTORIAN INTERNET is a wonderful (if slightly mixed quality) set of contributions from readers... well worth a look.

Comment on Online Music Biz.
I found I agreed with just about all of Michael Robertson's views on the current online "goldrush" for digital music.
DRM music goldrush is a race for losers: mp3.com founder talks to The Register"

Christmas toys for kids of all ages.
Anne Taintor Inc. - Cool Coasters, Magnets, Notebooks, Photo Albums and More!
iwantoneofthose.com gadgets & gizmos, gift ideas & games for a cool lifestyle from
boysstuff.co.uk Boys Stuff Big Boys Toys, Gifts For Birthday, New Gadgets, Weird Ideas, Men's Toys, Christmas Presents, Gifts For Men, Gifts For Women & Men's Toys

Bowie UK concert review by distractions friend Gavin
RELAXED BOWIE AT HIS BEST - By Gavin Martin - Mirror Music Critic
It seems I have missed both Bowie & Sylvian tours this year - shame on me (where ARE my priorities!?).