The Amazon UK affiliate program now offers "Self-Optimising Links" - I'm not sure who comes up with these abuses of the English language, but the concept behind it is quite attractive: With Self-Optimising Links, associates can now automatically display the products and content that best match their websites. The links themselves come in a variety of sizes and offer a number of … [Read more...] about Amazon Gets Contextual
Cinema
Brown Cures Insomnia?
While I haven't seen the film adaptation of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code it sounds like I haven't exactly missed anything. Some of the quotes from reviews over on Rotten Tomatoes would definitely put you off forking out the bones of 10 euro to see it. The general consensus seems to be that the film is too long, dragged out and uninspiring... Sounds a bit like his novels....... … [Read more...] about Brown Cures Insomnia?
Amazon Mystery
I got home this evening to find a mystery parcel from Amazon. Some nice person has sent me a cd (Cold Play - Parachutes and a DVD (All About My Mother. Thanks! I just wish you'd sent a less cryptic note! EDIT: The sender has identified himself! I'm really touched :) … [Read more...] about Amazon Mystery
Irish Harry Potter
According to breakingnews.ie the role of Luna Lovegood, in the upcoming film version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, is going to be played by Irish girl Evanna Lynch. Full story … [Read more...] about Irish Harry Potter
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Unless you have been on another planet for the last few weeks you will be aware of the release of Narnia, which is based on the writing of CS Lewis. … [Read more...] about The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
