diaTribe » list http://bandannaclub.com/blogwp The diaTribe blog is our occasional take on life, the universe and everything. Observations on current affairs, the environment, politics, humour and music/gig reviews. Travel diary and extreme sports stories, along with the usual rants/raves are also chucked in for good measure. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:21:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Back to work – Rules for Contractors http://bandannaclub.com/blogwp/2009/06/15/back_to_work_rules_for_contractors/ http://bandannaclub.com/blogwp/2009/06/15/back_to_work_rules_for_contractors/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:19:05 +0000 Phil http://bandannaclub.com/blogwp/2009/06/back_to_work_rules_for_contractors/ ... more »

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I’ve been up to London today to see about some work with an old and valued client (that will make ‘em laugh, back in the trenches!) and left London with me fingers crossed…

Also had a couple of calls for other contracts in my line of work; one in Helsinki and the other in London. Both interesting roles, but carrying a significantly higher inconvenience factor (iFactor). You know the story…more time, cost and effort getting to and from the jobs.More ... »]]> http://bandannaclub.com/blogwp/2009/06/15/back_to_work_rules_for_contractors/feed/ 8 What’s on YOUR list? http://bandannaclub.com/blogwp/2008/07/21/whats_on_your_list/ http://bandannaclub.com/blogwp/2008/07/21/whats_on_your_list/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:10:33 +0000 Phil http://bandannaclub.com/blogwp/2008/07/whats_on_your_list/ ... more »

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A couple of weeks back, Su was telling me about a book called “Time Enough for Love” by noted Sci-fi author: Robert A. Heinlein.

In this book, the main character Lazarus Long (who as part of a genetics rejuvenation experiment has managed to live over two thousand years) has a conversation, in which he states:-

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