Web 2.0 Gradients Dezier Folio has created a fantastic resource, The Ultimate Web 2.0 Gradients, a free download containing well over 100 free gradients. Website: Ultimate web 2.0 gradients (DezierFolio.com)
Retro classics: Supercars (Amiga) I recently found that Supercars, that classic Amiga, PC and Atari classic available online to play via EasyRetro. Although the game is a bit buggy, for example – on one level you’re stuck in a tunnel complex and there’s no way out. However, it certainly brought back childhood memories of buying forward rockets / backwards […]
The UK Apprentice, class warfare, editing and hidden messages. For the past 2 weeks, like many other viewers, I’ve been watching the new series of the UK apprentice with Sir Alan Sugar, and up to now its been okay – but there are several themes that are running throughout this series which I find slightly disturbing. Up to now, this series has been pitched […]
Piers Morgan wins US Celebrity Apprentice Former tabloid editor Piers Morgan recently won the US Celebrity Apprentice (watch on youtube). I’ve been watching random clips on the entire show on youtube (clips of US Apprentice on youtube) and it certainly has been entertaining; much more than I originally thought it would be.
Finalcrit: An online web portfolio I was recently at the NCGE Flying Start event in Durham and met with some very intelligent people looking to set up a business; some of whom have already set up a business and are well on the way of getting along in their prospective careers. One of the many start up businesses that caught […]
Real estate goes social Springwise’s latest article on real estate going web 3.0 talks about how various the web 2.0 real estate website “Love that place” is increasingly using social networks (whether third-party or internal) to help users search, discuss, rate, and register their interest in a property; regardless of whether it’s for sale or not. As Springwise adds, […]
Slamball The guardian recently posted an article on “slamball”, a combination of basketball, hockey, gymnastics and American football where the participants use modified trampolines to score baskets, or “slams”, adding that the new sport is “coming soon”, however the sport has actually been around for well over 2-3 years – it even was on TV in […]
The Tom Cruise spoofs The infamous Tom Cruise video which has been shared, sent and seen across the world has given rise to a number of copy-cat spoofs. The parodies are incredibly easy to do. Wear black turtle neck, have camera, start acting loony. Radaronline has compiled a short list of Tom Cruise parodies on Youtube. Although the Craig […]
Keegan’s unfinished business The announcement of Kevin Keegan returning for the third time to Newcastle United initially shocked me, as it probably shocked quite a few number of people, but not because he returned to management again; it was because it seemed to be yet another short-term appointment by the Newcastle United board. It kinda felt like Doc. […]
Big Sam leaves Newcastle United Sam Allardyce has left Newcastle United “by mutual consent”, leaving many scratching their heads wondering “why now?”, and raising questions on what is increasingly seen as the most difficult role in football. The former Bolton manager’s position as the manager of Newcastle United was in jeopardy even before the start of his tenure with rumours […]