Skype Gift Day - 10 mins free

Posted by: Owen on Thursday, 26th Apr, 2007

Ohh .. looks like Skype is giving away 10 mins free today at their Promotional Gift Day. Seems like they have a whole program of gift days for different countries and today it’s our turn. I’ve clicked on and got my 10 minutes, have you ?
If you’re in a different country check out the T&Cs [...]

National ID Cards

Posted by: Owen on Wednesday, 22nd Jun, 2005

It seems like every man and his dog has an opinion about whether Britain should implement ID Cards for it’s citizens. Here’s a humorous take on it: A Very Model of a Modern Minister.
Just to give you a taster, here’s the first verse:
The world today is filled with villains stealing one’s identity
And terrorists intent on [...]

Google maps the UK …

Posted by: Owen on Tuesday, 19th Apr, 2005

Google ROCKS …
As predicted just a few days ago, Google has this morning launched UK versions of its local and mapping services. Yes, you can now find Pizzas in Plymouth with the aid of everybody’s favourite search engine.
The services appear broadly similar to their US counterparts, and are apparently accompanied at the launch by a [...]

Hot Hot Hot!

Posted by: Owen on Sunday, 10th Aug, 2003

It’s official!! It’s the hottest day in the UK ever recorded. More on the BBC’s website here. 100.2F .. no wonder it’s feeling so hot !