While I still haven't settled on a multi-region Blu Ray player I did pickup a HD DVD player in the last couple of weeks.Some people may say I'm insane, but they probably do that already anyway! To be perfectly honest the only reason I got the HD DVD player was because the price was right. At just over 100 euro it would have been silly to pass it up!The player I got was a … [Read more...] about HD DVD Player Delivered – So What About Blu Ray?
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Pet Hates – People Collecting Money At Supermarket Tills
One of the things that has always bothered me is collections in supermarkets.I have no issue with someone rattling a tin (or bucket) outside a shop, but I really don't like the way they get people collecting at the cash registers. They insist on packing your bags even if you aren't using any, or don't want them to and then you feel embarrassed and have to give them your loose … [Read more...] about Pet Hates – People Collecting Money At Supermarket Tills
Sick Server
It looks like one of my personal servers isn't very happy, so my personal email and several sites are currently unavailable.Oh the joy! … [Read more...] about Sick Server
Valentine’s Day – Get Over It
Today is February 14th. In some cultures that makes it Valentine's day. Or, if you own a flower shop, the day you pay off your mortgage. Of course Valentine's Day is memorable for a lot of reasons. Here's a few: Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" opened in 1895 The St Valentine's Day Massacre took place in Chicago. You can find more random and … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day – Get Over It
Why I Dislike (Despise) Recruitment Agencies
A few people have commented on my obvious dislike for recruitment agencies.Most people haven't asked why... some have...When I left college in the late 90s I ended up going to Italy for a few months teaching English. When I came back in early 2000 the Irish economy was supposedly booming, but I ended up on the dole. My intense dislike for recruitment agencies stems from my … [Read more...] about Why I Dislike (Despise) Recruitment Agencies