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ICANN Opens Up Internet Domain Free for All

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), who oversee the way internet addresses are assigned, signed off a policy that will set a milestone for the history of the internet.Historically top-level domains (TLDs), such as…
Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike - Scotland

Rapid Google Indexing

In August 2007, Matt Cutts (a Google software engineer) wrote a post about Google's minty fresh indexing picking up new content within a matter of hours. This was a good read and a good way to read how Google's indexing has changed over time.I…
Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike - Scotland

Honda Jump Skydiving Advert

Honda looks set to take TV advertising to a new level this evening, as they attempt a live skydiving ad.The skydiving ad, which looks set to be unbranded is meant to build interest ahead of a new Honda car launch. There are snippets of information…
Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike - Scotland

Burger King launches 6 Pack

One of the first stories I read this morning caught my eye. Burger King is set to launch a burger that can be shared between 6 people.Affectionately called the 6 Pack, Burger King is rolling out what it claims to be the first burger made for…
Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike - Scotland

Looking for flights? Use Kayak

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I travel. A lot. I've taken 32 flights so far this year (thanks Outlook Calendar) and probably visited the easyJet and BA websites more times than I care to remember.On the plus side, it also gives me license to promote a site that makes my…
Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike - Scotland

Monster Bike and Hike Training

Something I forgot to mention. I signed up...no.....my colleagues signed me up for an event called the Monster Bike and Hike. At the time I didn't take much notice about what it was or what it consisted, but I'm certainly taking notice now. The…
Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike - Scotland

IKEA Train

In an interesting PR/advertising stunt, retail giant IKEA has fitted a train in Kobe with sofas and curtains. The 'IKEA train' looks comfy, but if this was done in the UK our Health and Safety boffins would have a field day :)The IKEA train…
Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike - Scotland

A Door and a Mirror

I've been meaning to write this post for months and FINALLY got round to it....all work and no play makes Simon a dull boy.Over the last 12 months I've been to a number of places around the globe, including France, Germany, Spain, Greece, USA…
Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike - Scotland

Pandora closes its doors to UK users

Online music provider Pandora is getting ready to block UK users from it's service due to "unworkable" license rates.'Listen to music with Pandora' was one of my first blog posts back in 2006, and I'm sorry to hear Pandora has to pull the plug.Tim…
Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike - Scotland

Most Watched YouTube Video Clips/Videos 2007

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YouTube had a storming year in 2007. If you've landed here looking for the most popular YouTube videos of 2007, you've come to the right place.After doing a couple of searches over New Year I noticed YouTube had published a list of the most…