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Monthly Archives: September 2007
We have been upgraded
Well, that was fun. I had to thump a couple of plugins, fix a couple of little things in my shiny new[1] theme, make some mystical passes and generally mumble a bit, but Losing it[1] is now running on WordPress … Continue reading
WordPress 2.3 is out
Just a few hours ago, the latest major WordPress update was released. Details are on the Develpment Blog, and you can download it from the usual place. Bear in mind that this is a feature update, not a security release, … Continue reading
The Colour of Magic
Following the success of last year’s Hogfather adaptation, it was inevitable that more of Mr Great Writer Pratchett’s[1] quite wonderful Discworld books would get the TV treatment. And indeed, The Colour of Magic is now in production. Details and other … Continue reading
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Targeted Advertising
Here I am in sunny[1] Manchester, ready for my latest techie training course, and I’m using the wireless connection in my Hotel. And that connection seems to have confused Goooooooogle. Their adverts appear to think I’m in France, perhaps because … Continue reading
The answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and espresso
Yes, it’s that time again: Les has a new mobile phone. I’ve had the Nokia N-70 for nearly two years, so I felt it was time for a change. Now my original plan was to wait until late November or … Continue reading
10 Things You Need to Know About WordPress 2.3
Aaron Brazell has produced a useful list of 10 Things You Need to Know About WordPress 2.3. Worth reading before you upgrade…
I deny all knowledge of this
I saw this in Gateshead town centre yesterday. I’m obviously very concerned that the council apparently have a department dedicated to operating on me, of which I was blissfully unaware. I can see I’ll have to keep a close eye … Continue reading
Arrrrrrrrr!
Aye, it be Talk Like a Pirate Day! Ahoy! You should all make a point o’ talkin’ like a pirate at all times today. Eye-patches and parrots should be added where possible. And if ye’re runnin’ WordPress, ye too can … Continue reading
No more Virgins!
More fun on Britain’s streets. It’s reported that Richard Branson is selling off his Virgin music stores to a management team. I have a vague recollection of him selling most of the shops once before, to the Our Price chain, … Continue reading
On the rocks
Anyone who’s been paying any attention to the news in the UK over the last few days will be aware of the precarious position of Northern Rock, the Newcastle based former building society. After it was revealed that the Bank … Continue reading
