Monthly Archives: November 2008

It’s all in the detail

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Nev

I updated my iPhone to the latest software version (v2.2) the other week. Others have been impressed by the Google Street View, directions for walking routes and public transport, location actions (share, add to contact and bookmark) and one button … Continue reading →

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The goose is getting fat

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Nev

It bugs me every single year. Christmas decorations, music and advertising campaigns all seem to commence somewhere around the end of October. I usually allow myself to start feeling festive somewhere between Thanksgiving in the USA (today) and St. Andrew’s … Continue reading →

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Jack’s back!

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Nev

The prequel to 24 Day 7 aired on Sky One here in the UK last night. The two hour teaser was a result of the writers’ strike in the USA last year which I hope gave Joel Surnow et al. … Continue reading →

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Dr Microsoft brain training

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Nev

Watch out Dr Kawashima, I fully expect Microsoft to stake a claim to have invented brain training programs in the near future. The hoops that web developers are forced to jump through to get things working in Internet Explorer are … Continue reading →

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Technology to the rescue

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Nev

Thanks to me living in Scotland, I was unable to watch the Germany vs. England football match on television last night. The game was broadcast south of the border on ITV1 but STV had to go with a repeat showing … Continue reading →

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Give it another go

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Nev

I’ve mocked Twitter whenever it has been mentioned at the weekly Edinburgh Coffee Morning – and it’s mentioned quite often with people like Mike Coulter in attendance. I think my main mistake in the past has been relying on my … Continue reading →

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It’s all so quiet . . .

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Nev

You may have noticed that I haven’t been posting much here recently. One of the busiest times of the year is just around the corner and as such I’ve spent some time trying to build up a buffer of posts … Continue reading →

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Keep it simple, stupid!

Posted on November 3, 2008 by Nev

After what feels like forever, the next US President will finally be decided upon at the polls tomorrow. Obama is the clear favourite but his victory is not guaranteed by any means. There’s the Bradley effect to take into consideration … Continue reading →

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