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Killing Time - And Small Business

Large corporations ripping off customers and hurting small business - a familiar concept in many sectors. Watchmaking is one where this goes further in that it is killing off a rare skill-set.

Motorola Xoom: Discoveries, Disappointments, Delights

First impressions of the Motorola/Google Xoom 10 inch Android tablet, combined with an Otter Box case.

Microcontrollers - Moving Forward

Now that microcontrollers are becoming part of my business, rather than just a hobby, the time has come to see where my allegiances lie - and that is primarily with Freescale Semiconductor. This article tells why.

Published:

Thursday, 5th January 2012

Samsung Galaxy S II - The Bad and the Good

Over a fortnight after taking delivery of a Samsung Galaxy S II, replacement for my broken Nokia N900, I have a look at what is bad and what is good about this Android phone.

I Killed My FaceBook Account. Or So I Thought.

Concerned with Facebook's increasingly abusive privacy terms, I decided to vote with my feet and delete my account. If only it were that simple.

Audience:

Those interested in online privacy, social media and human rights.
Blogging Against Disablism Day

Gay Dogs Not Allowed

My Blogging Against Disablism Day post for 2010 is about a rather odd incident where a man was not permitted to enter a restaurant with his guide dog.

Published:

Saturday, 1st May 2010

Finding Ada 2010: Kate Lundy

A slightly belated post for Ada Lovelace Day, highlighting Senator Kate Lundy, Open Government and IT advocate.

Published:

Friday, 26th March 2010

Technology: Business Asset or Business Risk?

Do you consider technology an asset to your business? Are there technologies that you cannot work without? If so, your assets may be exposing you to risk. This article gives a simple guide on how to identify and minimise those risks to help protect your business and that of your clients who rely on it.

Audience:

Small business owners;

Published:

Tuesday, 15th December 2009;
last updated on Monday, 26th March 2012

Welcome to the Wheeling Gourmet!

New food-related site from Smiffy's friend, Nicolas Steenhout.

Audience:

Cooks; foodies;

Published:

Monday, 14th December 2009

Smiffy's (Gourmet) Bacon and Egg Pie

When I was a child, we called this type of dish bacon and egg pie. Others might call it quiche. This recipe is gluten-free and low-carbohydrate (unless served with chips.) Can even be meat-free, if that takes your fancy.

Published:

Tuesday, 8th December 2009