I'll be participating in a panel discussion during the Nominet registrar conference next month.The panel will be talking / debating / discussing / arguing about the "future", though more specifically "The Future of the Internet". I'm not sure who else will be on the panel, as the speaker list is still a "work in progress", but it should be interesting regardless. I also feel … [Read more...] about Organising Myself For Nominet Conference
Hack Eire and Irish CERT Conference
I hate paying to attend events. More often than not the organisers use the event as a "money spinner" and attendees get very little value from it. So it's nice to see that another event is taking place next month which is going to be free to attend and promises to be interesting.IRISS-CERT's Annual Conference is being held on November 19th in the D4 Berkley Court hotel. While … [Read more...] about Hack Eire and Irish CERT Conference
Irish web awards tonight
I'm heading up to Dublin for the Irish Web Awards. I didn't attend last year, but everyone who did had a good time. So I'll get to find out for myself later this evening! The shortlist for this year's event is impressive, so anyone who made it that far should be proud - they're in excellent company. It's also the first time that it won't be competing for attention with the IIA … [Read more...] about Irish web awards tonight
PirateBay Taunts Record Industry
The PIrate Bay. Love it. Hate it. Unless you spend little or no time online, you've probably heard about it.The site has been controversial for years and has been forced to move home several times in the last few months. Most recently it's ended up in the Netherlands.But the site's operators still have a sense of humour:If you don't get the reference I'd gently point you in the … [Read more...] about PirateBay Taunts Record Industry
Amazon Free Shipping To Ireland Is Live
I mentioned the introduction of free shipping to Ireland yesterday. At the time it didn't appear to be available and the article in The Irish Times hadn't specified when it would be ..This morning I can confirm that it is live and available.I placed an order a few minutes ago for over £25 and did NOT pay shipping!See screenshot below:Great news for everyone! … [Read more...] about Amazon Free Shipping To Ireland Is Live