I’ve written a little utility using the NPE Maps data, a great project designed to geocode the UK. I needed it for something experimental, but I’m happy to share my utility.
The idea of the utility is to take each of the records that is in the NPE Maps outward + 1st inward database and create […]
I’ve just tried out Google’s new MyMaps feature that’s part of Google Maps. I was trying it because my own attempts at creating a custom map were time consuming - working out the co-ordinates and then hand coding them.
MyMaps gives you a browser interface where you can plot points of interest, draw lines and all […]
I’ve gone for a new theme, which Squarespace have added, which I think is just lovely.
The bloggers list is reorganised, and I’m shifting things around.
If you’re in designers and want to be in geeks, or vice versa, let me know. Both are equal in my eyes.
Does anyone know if the photo of Winston Churchill with a Tommy Gun is in the public domain?
This one: photo
Had one of these today. Some guy from some telecom company. The only decent thing is to make sure that his email is well known, so I’m going to post it in a few places on Usenet. The responses should keep him busy.
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Does anyone know a way to transcode video from Flash Video into something like mov or avi?
I’ve made a little video clip that shows new Wordpress users how to write a post. I made the video using the excellent Wink which can generate as Flash video. The problem is that in order to put the […]
Well, more an interim change of Squarespace theme. It’s a new one, and a good match for my karma.
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I’ve added a Google map to the Swindon dining page. So, if you are looking at the site, it’s possible to see a restaurant on the map.
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I’ve recently been inspired by the various guys blogging at the 37 Signals Signals vs Noise blog to just get on with it. Sometimes, grand plans can be made, but you need a "next week" option.
I had installed TextPattern on my webspace, and I think it’s a great tool, but to get it how I […]
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