Large corporations with broken web sites are, of course, still very common. But with the new version of their business web site, Orange are breaking all records. The main symptom is that Firefox users can’t click on any of the links. Clicks seem to just be ignored. Right-clicking on a link and selecting “open in… Continue reading Orange Web Site in Firefox
Author: Dave Cross
Britain is “Most Loutish” European Country
Well, that’s according to a survey that the Guardian reports on today. It’s important to note that we’re talking about people’s perceptions here. Britain is perceived as one of the most loutish countries in Europe, according to a new survey published today, just a month before the start of the World Cup in Germany. The… Continue reading Britain is “Most Loutish” European Country
Amazon Web Services Talk
Dean Wilson is fast becoming known as the person who organises the best geek talks in London. He has previously arranged hugely successful nights for both GLLUG and london.pm. The web frameworks night that he organised last November is already legendary. And he has another extravaganza on the way. Next Monday he has arranged for… Continue reading Amazon Web Services Talk
Make Your Mind Up
The ex-Safety Elephant seems a little confused. BBC News, 26th April: Number 10 said Mr Clarke had offered to resign on Tuesday when the scandal was uncovered. In interviews, Mr Clarke said he had offered to quit on an earlier occasion as well. Charles Clarke’s statement – 5th May: The prime minister, as is his… Continue reading Make Your Mind Up
The Sultan’s Elephant
I’m sure that the Sultan’s Elephant pool on Flickr will grow substantially over the next couple of days. I hope to go up and see it some time tomorrow.
Clarke Axed in Cabinet Reshuffle
The BBC is reporting that the Safety Elephant has lost the Home Secretary job in today’s Cabinet reshuffle. John Reid will replace him. Good job Gordon Brown gave Clarke his full backing earlier today. What an excellent piece of news.
Creationism in Schools
I’ve just spotted this article from Tuesday’s Education Guardian which talks about the teaching of creationism in schools and concentrates on the visit to the UK of mad Australian creationist John Mackay. Of course, Richard Dawkins can always be relied on for a good quote: “The spread of Peter Vardy’s creationist beliefs into the academies… Continue reading Creationism in Schools
Save Blair – Vote Labour
Every vote for a Labour candidate in today’s council elections will be interpreted (by the government at least) as a vote in support for Tony Blair, his policies and the way he runs the government. Blair has been in a lot of trouble over the last couple of weeks. An announcement about his future can… Continue reading Save Blair – Vote Labour
Phone Progress
A few small bits of progress with the phone. I worked out what was wrong with the email settings. It really helps if you get the name of the outgoing mail server right There’s a test version of Symbian OggPlay ready for S60 V3. I’ve emailed them asking to be included in the test programme… Continue reading Phone Progress
Perl and MVC
I’ve written a short piece about Perl and MVC frameworks over at the O’Reilly Onlamp blog.