Christmas is one of the few times of the year when a lot of us wind down and disconnect (more or less). It's a time for seeing family and friends and overindulging.. This year wasn't any different and I'm delighted to say I've barely left the house for the last few days. Christmas dinner was turkey-free, as we'd decided that none of us really like it. So instead we stuck … [Read more...] about A Quiet Family Christmas
Washington DC In December
For the past couple of years I've made a point of taking a few days off in November or December. It's an odd time of the year, but it works well for me. This year I'm in Washington DC and while it's pretty cold out there, it's not freezing, so I can move around quite comfortably. There's a LOT to see and do in the Washington DC area. If anything the challenge is deciding … [Read more...] about Washington DC In December
Roman Remains In Plovdiv Bulgaria
I was in Bulgaria for an event over the last few days. As usual the event was held in Sofia, but this time round our host organised a day trip to the city of Plovdiv. The city is built on the remains of its past, which includes both a relatively well preserved Roman theatre and a rather large stadium, which has been masked by the modern city. While you can only get to … [Read more...] about Roman Remains In Plovdiv Bulgaria
Copyright Cluelessness At Its Worst
While I can appreciate that understanding the subtleties of intellectual property law is challenging, getting the basics right isn't that hard. If I produce "work" it is mine. I hold the copyright to it unless I publish it under some form of license that allows sharing - that could be a CC license or a simple "go ahead and (ab)use this content". There is no issue with … [Read more...] about Copyright Cluelessness At Its Worst
Halfords’ Marketing Is A Tad Clueless
Spotted earlier today outside the Halfords in Carlow: Dear Halfords, While I'm sure your pricing is competitive, Carlow is a town in Ireland. Ireland is not part of the UK and hasn't been for quite some time. On a more serious note. If you're doing business internationally you need to be aware of cultural and political sensitivities. In the case of Halfords being … [Read more...] about Halfords’ Marketing Is A Tad Clueless