Category Archives: geekery

Hacking Around

Posted on Monday, 22nd Jul 2013 by Caz M

Last weekend saw the huge geek event Hacked.io at the IndigO2, organised by Geeks of London and O2’s The Lab. It was attended by almost 500 hackers keen to learn, build and share stuff with each other. Event Thoughts Before … Continue reading →

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The Curse Of The Generalist

Posted on Wednesday, 17th Jul 2013 by Caz M

Or, Why I Don’t Do Well At Hack Days What do all of the hack events on the right have in common? Can’t see the link? Well, they’re all Hack Days/events which I’ve attended but never hacked anything worth demoing. … Continue reading →

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On The Trail Of Wenlock & Mandeville

Posted on Tuesday, 14th Aug 2012 by Caz M

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic mascots, Wenlock and Mandeville, are perhaps a bit scary at first glance, with that one big eye, watching you. I wasn’t too enamoured with them when they were first unveiled, but having attended the … Continue reading →

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BarCamp London9

Posted on Monday, 31st Oct 2011 by Caz M

Once again, I was a volunteer helper at BarCamp London9 at City University this past weekend, the fourth London BarCamp which I have helped out with, and the 30th BarCamp I have attended! We got bright orange t-shirts and fake … Continue reading →

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BarCamp Blackpool3

Posted on Wednesday, 19th Oct 2011 by Caz M

Last weekend saw the third BarCamp Blackpool with geeks convening from north and south for a visit to the seaside. I met up with @alistair, @leeky, @thehodge, @hevamb, @martin88 and @mick_cunningham; together we all but took over a little B&B … Continue reading →

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