2008 has been a busy year and a good one for social media and in the maelstrom of a million stories, memorable tittle-tattle, memes, mini-memes and just plain nonsense here are a handful of stories that I’ll remember. They might even be ‘significant.’ The Faceparty Hissy Fit A sense of humour failure from the people […]
Social Media 2008: That Was The Year That Was Read More »
I had to rummage through an old notebook earlier and found an old to do list. Most of it had been completed, but some line items from a year ago are on my current to do list. Sort out iPod/iTunes This I haven’t done. I’m constantly annoyed by the way that music is catalogued in
3 things that have been on my to do list for more than a year Read More »
If you rattle around the web long enough, or frankly even just your local boozer, you get involved in a few discussions here and there. Whilst there is an awful lot of good stuff out there, often discussions are low quality and arguments pathetic. I love reason based argument with examples and supporting evidence. With
Bollocks arguments that just don’t wash. Read More »
Here’s some stuff I’ve been reading: The fourth quarter is critical for eBay. Rather like Woolworths that apparently used to make 90% of it’s profits in December, ‘the holiday season’ is vital. It looks like eBay hasn’t had the Q4 it must have hoped for. But we shan’t know for sure until the results are
Some eBay Links… Christmas 2008, 2009 Predictions Read More »
The BBC is a treasured institution. But with a recession looming its sprawling tendrils and how they potentially damage legitimate commercial interests are becoming more obvious. It shouldn’t be surprising that rival media organisations put the boot in hard over issues such as ‘Brand-Ross.†They’re envious: as their own revenues are threatened , they see
My reaction to Andy Burnham’s announcement that British websites should carry a cinema style ratings was x-rated. The notion that the UK and the US could get together and make it work is hilariously stupid. It can’t work. Even if the UK, EU, US and others cook up a scheme there will be still be
Andy Burnham isn’t a wanker Read More »
On a cold saturday after Christmas, a little excursion is in order. Where better than the Booth Museum of Natural History in Brighton? Thankfully very little has changed since I used to visit frequently as a child. Founded by Edward Thomas Booth in the 19th century, it was very much a personal passion and Booth
Browsing the Booth Museum Read More »
One thing I earnestly hope to see in 2009 is a more honest and helpful approach from internet industry folk to small businesses (SMEs, SMBs, whatever term you fancy). Who’s been doing it well? I can’t think of any impeccable shining beacons although Microsoft and BT seem to have their fingers on the pulse. eBay
Small Business in 2009: Let’s speak their language. Read More »
I made some tasty ginger beer the other week and I’ve been totally thrilled with the results. All you need is some sugar, ginger, water, yeast, lemons, tartaric acid and a few bits of equipment. It was great to use the demi-john gathering dust in the cupboard for once. Anyway, I’ve posted the method on
Ginger beer? How very dare you! Read More »
When Tamebay broke the story with details of eBay European streamlining and, specifically, the abolition of a UK-based team in the UK solely focussing on eBay.co.uk, I certainly didn’t expect weeping and mourning. Customers shouldn’t really, quite rightly, care about the staff of a multi-national corporation. That said, I was quite shocked by some of
What has eBay UK ever done for us? Read More »
When I was at dConstruct earlier this year (and as I write this I realise that I never published the post I wrote in my papery notebook, which is probably just as well as I wasn’t entirely positive), I was struck by how white it was: there were very few black, asian or ‘other’ (as
The Last.FM geeky white boy hit parade Read More »
Happy Christmas everyone. This is my favourite Christmas song.
I’m gonna spend my Christmas with a Dalek Read More »
For my money, there are few British institutions as marvellous as the London Undergound. From humble beginnings as a cut-and-cover route between Paddington and Farringdon as the world’s first underground railway, to the major engineering feats of the deep tunnels of the Northern line and the far-reaching suburban branches north, south, east and west, it’s
Things I love about the London Underground* Read More »
Inspired by Sue Bailey’s love of Victorian Porn, I must confess a love for vintage innuendo. Maybe I’ll dust off some more of my old saucy postcards but one confuses me. I bought this on eBay a while back. It made me titter. But I don’t really get the gag. Do you? It’s dated 1909.
Caught Bending at Hastings Read More »