I said that I wouldn’t watch Big Brother this year, but after by chance catching the first night, watching the housemates go into the house and finding out who they were and what they were like, I’ve decided to take back that promise. It’s been boring so far, but the first few days always are. But it has the potential, from the calibre of the people that are in there at the moment, to be one of the best ever [...]

From a BBC News story. There are growing concerns the technology is vulnerable to computer hackers because the wireless signals spill out into public areas where criminals can capture them. But just a few miles down the road from the TW04 event, computer expert Jason Hart has demonstrated some of the risks facing computer users at the Newport Business Park. Driving around in his car and using standard equipment, he is able to identify several firms which could become targets [...]

Well, I’ve heard of the saying “You can’t please everyone all of the time”, but this is just crazy. An email complaint from a customer who cannot access his email, “I checked my webmail this morning and it was OK. Then there was a problem connecting which seems to be on your Server Status list as “due to an issue with one of our email servers approximately 12% of email accounts will be unavailable at this time. No emails sent [...]

I got Morrisseys album yester, had my first chance to get it, so I did. Been listening to it, and wow. It really is great! It’s definately on par with his first, Viva Hate. There has been a 7 year gap between albums, simply because the last lot were simply, quite bad. But, back on top form with You are the Quarry, I have to say. My favourite track? Surprisingly, it’s not the single, Irish Blood, English Heart, but the [...]

I didn’t want to post this until I knew she had left in the car to the test centre, as reading this would probably make her more nervous that she (and I) already is. Laura is taking her practical driving test today. She’s been driving since last October or so, passed her theory with ease a few weeks ago, and now today is finally the time ot take her pactical. The test begins at 11:35am, at Newport test centre. You [...]