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The Adam looks like the leading contender for pick of the bunch from the first flush of tablet computers, not least because of that screen. Of course, give it another six months…

I'm beginning to look out for iPad alternatives. I'm an Applephobe, so I'm looking at devices from other suppliers with 12+ hour battery life, ease of use, good screen size and resolution (I plan to mainly use it as a product catalogue to show to customers at exhibitions) as well as robust construction (it could get thumped about a bit). I'm not yet sure which OS will be best, so I'm open to Android, Linux or Windows.

I like this version as it doesn't call for extra bacon (or, heaven help us, pancetta) and so strikes me as being closer to the real deal of traditional cookery.

This is remarkably similar (aside from the pancetta) to the recipe given by Jane Grigson in her classic English Food. I'm more inclined to follow the latter.

Rather nice infographic showing the relative merit and poluarity of dietary supplements. Just as interesting for those below the "worth it line" as those above it.

Splendid design magazine covering art, architecture, antiques, gardens, interiors and design. Not sure I'd pay the subscription price, though, which is waaay more than the cover price.

Smart laptop bag, would suit a lady.

Smart laptop bags for ladies.

Hurrah! I feel a trip to Hastings coming on.

Completed? Really? When the lining of the roof is, oh, 20% done? I suspect that the money has run out.

Mutter, grumble. The actual magazine article features my face in full "issuing call for more lobbying" mode. Look at yourself in the mirror and try to pull that expression – it isn't easy.

A teal house. Hels would like a teal house. Maybe not in Finland though. Somewhere warmer, probably.

An interesting verdict from the ECJ. I'm not sure that it actually weakens trademarks as I rather felt that the LVMH position would excessively stifle the use of trademarks – more or less preventing trademark owners from effectively exploiting their own marks. But it will be interesting to see how things turn out over the next few months, as I'm sure the IP lawyers (and I know a few) will be going over this with a fine toothed comb.

Can I have a go?

Now this is good news and a sensible judgment. Smaller clubs (and you will know who I have in mind (3-0 home win last night – hurrah!) frequently invest in training local talent because they can't afford to buy top class players, but then see their best young players taken by larger clubs (although this can be a useful source of income). This judgment will protect the smaller clubs' interests whilst still allowing free movement of talent. I wonder if this judgment will extend to other sports too?

What a great headline! And isn't nature great?