1. MS Narrator is rubbish.
2. Speech Recognition is amazing.
The old Amiga used to make a fair stab at speaking, so why can't my 2008 kit do a decent job of reading my work back to me to help with proofing? On the other hand, the seemingly impossible task of recognizing my mutterings seems perfectly possible, and from now on I can lie in bed and dictate. My ex-wife could barely understand me, but my little Dell seems to make a decent fist of it.
3. Went for a walk around Camden, sussing out just how gentrified west of the high street is. Was on a caffeine high, and managed to snub the friendly American checkout guy in Fresh and Wild. He's been there since 2004, according to his badge. Walked back via the canal. It's emo central at the last stop before the bridge.
4. I watched Basquiat on DVD. Had that mid-90s feel. Bowie good, and clearly enjoying himself, with a British accent for Warhol. Made the 80s seem a long time ago, and didn't really tell you much you didn't know. Parker P. was on good form.
5. A great tiger prawn curry.
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