Back at the beginning of time, internet wise, anonymity was the preferred medium. These days, I’d rather use my own name as opposed to a pseudonym. For example you can find me on Twitter @ianmcshane.
Unfortunately, I’m cursed with the same name as a fairly famous actor so, aside from a domain lost due to a massive fail by [...]
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Finally found my name
Rage against the ma.. oh, wait…
This started as a comment on <insert blog link> but escalated to a full on post of my own.
Firstly, I don’t watch usually watch X-Factor. Of course, I’ve been at friends houses when it’s on but I don’t watch it of my own accord.
Secondly, I don’t listen to the radio in the UK (other than [...]
Renaming folders/tags in Google Reader
I can’t believe that there isn’t a built in way to rename tags within the Google Reader UI! Shocking.
Quickest way I’ve found is to export your feeds (Settings | Import / Export), edit the XML by hand (fortunately my 100 or so feeds are organised within ~12 folders), delete all of your subs from GReader [...]
Free Trac and SVN hosting
I’ve been getting really pissed off trying to install Trac to my Dreamhost shared server, to the extent that i’m contemplating moving hosts.
In the interim, DevJaVu have just started to offer free Personal accounts that include integrate Trac and SVN.
All you need to do is sign up using the referal code johnny5. I don’t [...]
I REALLY HATE TICKETMASTER
1. Over charging. I accept that a service charge of somekind is due when buying event tickets however charging a further £8 per ticket ON TOP of the £65 (Dolphins vs Giants @ Wembley) I have already paid is unacceptable. Especially considering they then charge another £5 ON TOP for postage.
2. [...]
Off to The Valley
Heading out to San Francisco tomorrow courtesy of work for some post-project review stuff. I get Friday and also Saturday before my flight home to do the tourist thing, I’ve been before but never got to Alcatraz so that’s on my list. All suggestions welcome.
Before I go:
I’ve been using Ebay for a good [...]