Two videos produced by Nick Lansley for the GS1 office Christmas party 2021 (held virtually). Working with Nick and our colleague Christine Hutchinson on these was a lot of fun.

• A Visit From St Nicholas

I give talks all the time so I don't bother to record them all here, but this one was special and, since it was given as a video, I'm pleased to be able to include it here.

• Identifiers and resolvers

It's noticeable that publishers increasingly offer first editions of books signed by the author. It's true that an author signature can add signifiant value to a book and, first edition or not, can make a book special. But it's not always as simple as that.

• Not all signed first editions are equal

There are many legitimate concerns around privacy on the Web. It's a serious issue to be sure. But don't blame the humble QR code.

• QR codes are innocent!

For the last 4 months I have been stretching the definition of 'flexible working' to support the local COVID-19 vaccination programme. It's not my job, but it is one of the best things I have ever done.

• Privileged and Thankful
• Privileged and Thankful - addendum (8 16 August)

It is no exaggeration to say that sports news is really important to billions of people all over the world. I wish I were one of them.

• Sports news for people who have no interest in sport