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I'm currently in the process of downloading all the bits and bobs that go with the latest version of Eclipse. The original plan was to download a small chunk of it to help out one of my students, but I've decided to get it all now.

I won the Oscar award for Best Impersonation of a Telephone Directory last night in the Franklin Festival 2007. My cast of Gillian Klette and Patrick Connolly performed admirably – Patrick even won a special mention and an empty Coke bottle for his troubles.

Bill Flynn, who was the star in "A Funny Thing Happened" which we were due to see tomorrow night, has died. Condolences to the family and loved ones. His talent will be sorely missed.

Zimbabwe: a country in turmoil. Speculation that the Zim dollar would be linked to the SA Rand was denied (thankfully), but the most original response to the problem has been suggested: overthrow the government and take Zimbabwe on as another province of South Africa. It has a rich environment in terms of mineral deposits, mines, farmland, and so forth. It's original and thought-provoking.

We saw "The Lion King" last night at Montecasino's new Teatro theatre. Technically brilliant, with the most awesome props, costumes and set, and some dazzling voices. I recommend it. Pity about the lame audience who insisted on clapping every time a new puppet / model made its way onto the stage. It ruins the atmosphereContinue reading Lion King

I have to wonder what damage the large-scale brainwashing of the great unwashed is doing under the guise of religion. Reading the news these days, it's hard to believe that people wanting the death of a British author for insulting their invisible friend, have actually bothered reading the book in the first place.

In case you're wondering why it's so quiet here, I'm busy.

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