The guys at XKCD have done it again!I took delivery of some of their tshirts this morning, as well as my Top Gun tshirt … [Read more...] about XKCD on Debian / Ubuntu SSH Security Holes
Archives for May 2008
Joseph Neylon – RIP
I've spent the last couple of days in Co Clare with most of my family (which is why I haven't been answering emails as quickly as normal). We seem to come together most often these days for weddings and funerals.My grandfather, Joseph (Joe) Neylon, passed away last Tuesday so we were there to say our farewells.My grandfather lived a very full life and passed away at the age of … [Read more...] about Joseph Neylon – RIP
Seedcorn Competition 2008
Grainne from InterTradeIreland got in touch with me yesterday regarding the All Island Seedcorn Competition 2008. The competition is aimed at startups and has a prize fund of 280 thousand euro. The first prize is 100 thousand euro (I wish we'd had that kind of money to play with a couple of years ago!)Full details including entry criteria are on the site … [Read more...] about Seedcorn Competition 2008
How Not To Get A Favourable Mention On A Blog
Anyone who randomly sends forwards me .doc press releases without even making an effort to personalise the email stands zero chance of getting a favourable mention from me ever.It's not terribly hard to use some mailing software to send out press releases.Why do people presume that everyone uses Word?How hard would it be to actually address an email to me personally? Is that … [Read more...] about How Not To Get A Favourable Mention On A Blog
Prince August Special Offer On Roman Soldier Moulds
When I was a lot younger I used to be a big Prince August fan.At the time they didn't have as many moulds and models to choose from, but over the last few years their range has been expanding quite a bit.Their latest crazy offer is the moulds for the soldiers on the left for a mere EUR2.50 during the month of May.I think I still have all the original moulds and other bits and … [Read more...] about Prince August Special Offer On Roman Soldier Moulds