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sliderocket: Powerpoint on the web
I read about sliderocket over on R/WW, and at ZDNet, today, and signed up for a Beta. While I'm waiting for them to send one out (I hope) I'd like to talk a little about why I love the idea of this product. Firstly, I was recently tasked with conducting a 40-minute...
Why do I want more coffee gadgets?
Gizmodo is a techblog with loads of interesting products. They have a complete set of Coffee-tagged products, all of which I want to own. I have no idea why, but I’ve got this thing for coffee gadgets. Every part of the kit appeals to me. I love coffee...
Conversational tagging–rough draft
Are we, as a society or set of societies too quick to categorise? I think we have built upon the Victorian-era's predilection for classification for understanding. You'll notice, no doubt, that I categorised the idea of classification as Victorian. Perhaps this is a...
Photos
I've added a lightbox photo gallery to the site, if you ever want to have a look at random images they're there. There's also a link in the navigation bar. I'm liking this new blog, it's easier to use and integrates better with Windows Live Writer... except the visual...
site broke… now it’s different
I'm afraid my old site decided it didn't like me any more and broke. I was in the process of updating the theme when my broadband connection dropped. I have no idea which file/s were corrupted, but I decided to simplify the blog. This is not the theme it will remain,...
It will rain in Shrewsbury
Yesterday, I had a nightmare journey. It was the kind you think is made up by travel writers to pad out the pages between interesting sights and 'how-to's of ticket management. It didn't help that my reason for going was to have a chat with the JobCentre Plus (Plus...
Windows Live Services Suck/Look Nice (Delete as Appropriate)
Live Writer Right, so I've been blogging using Windows Live Writer for a few weeks, and have generally enjoyed it. It's easier than logging into my CMS, and it integrates with the site theme, so what I see is actually what the post looks like. As you can see, it's a...
Sony Ericsson’s new Xperia… what is it?
I just watched the most unhelpful but beautifully-shot promotional video for the new Sony Ericsson XPERIA. I assume it's a mobile phone from the five-second glimpse you get of it. The rest of the video is a bit of a mystery. It's very enjoyable to watch, so I'd...
Jacqui Smith’s New Immigration Measures are a pointless Gesture…
Blogging about politics can be a bit of a mixed bag, so we'll see how it goes. I want to avoid polarising talk, tabloid tactics, and FUD (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt). Instead, I'd like to discuss the latest raft of changes which seek to make immigrants 'more British'...