Nelson Mandela hasn’t reoffended…

I am not a huge fan of British cringe comedy, but David Brent’s videos for Microsoft are great – they can be found at IFILM Player

Microsoft hired Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant to make a pair of faux training videos for the UK Microsoft headquarters, with Gervais reprising his David Brent role.

August 12, 2006 — 9:25 am - - Comments (0)

Google Maps gets more interesting

The Mapping Revolution: How Google Earth Is Changing Science – International – SPIEGEL ONLINE – News

I have used Google maps to track hurricanes during the North Atlantic season (a hangover from my sailing days that i cant seem to break). But it looks like there are a great number of people getting good use out of Google Maps, and some just sightseeing.

August 2, 2006 — 11:11 am - - Comments (0)

The Web Accessibility Myth in the UK

The Web Accessibility Myth in the UK
do not accept that you need to pay more for accessible designs – it should come as standard…

July 24, 2006 — 10:51 pm - - Comments (1)

35 Ways You Can Use RSS Today

Micro Persuasion: 35 Ways You Can Use RSS Today

You can of course, subscribe to most blogs, including this site.

And dont forget Wimbledon..

June 19, 2006 — 5:26 pm - - Comments (0)

Extortr: online blackmail for the masses

Extortr: online blackmail for the masses

First of all, congratulations! You’re being blackmailed using the most technologically advanced extortion service in the world, Extortr. If you haven’t already, you should go to the web address in the email you were sent, to check that the photo or video that we have is genuine. If it’s not, lucky you — you can let the timer next to it expire witout worry. If it is genuine, we recommend clicking on the “Pay Now” button as soon as possible in order to make sure that the material stays private

June 17, 2006 — 5:56 pm - - Comments (0)

Most UK Web Sites Are Illegal

Most UK Web Sites Are Illegal under Disability rules

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Copying CDs to portable devices

UK music fans can copy own tracks

The British record industry will turn a blind eye to fans who break the law by copying CDs to portable devices.

I wasn’t aware that this was illegal (read on…)

June 7, 2006 — 11:14 am - - Comments (0)

grumpy old fart - click to go home brett