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Launching a new blog
Posted by Howard Yeend in (misc), Startups on March 25, 2012
As some of you know, I got married last October. Budgeting was a difficult thing to do, so I’ve decided to try to help out newly-engaged couples with a UK focused wedding budget blog.
Now, I know that’s not really the kind of thing most puremango readers will be interested in, so in this post I’m going to talk about the process of launching a new blog in your spare time. At the moment it’s too early to say whether weddingbudget.co.uk will be a success or not – it’s been going for less than 2 months right now (814 visitors to date), but hopefully you’ll get some idea of how much (or little) time and effort it takes to put something like this together.
Fenix E01 vs Fenix E05 – review
Posted by Howard Yeend in (misc) on November 16, 2011
This is a Fenix E05 and E01 comparison and review. They are both AAA flashlights from Fenix and come in a range of colours.
I’m writing this post for people who don’t want to spend a lot on a flashlight, but want something of good quality. The E01 you can get for around £12, the E05 for £18.
If you’re used to the slightly cheaper (£7-£11) and much more popular Maglite solitaire, then be prepared for a whole other level of quality with Fenix.
Duncan Bannatyne live-tweeting kidnapping threat
Posted by Howard Yeend in (misc) on August 2, 2011
Duncan Bannatyne has been live-tweeting about a threat to his daughter which he received via email and twitter. The first message was posted on popular text-sharing site pastebin (favourite medium of lulzsec and anonymous), and read:
30 Day Challenge List
Posted by Howard Yeend in (misc), Philosophy, Productivity on August 2, 2011
Try something new for 30 days.
It’s a simple enough concept, but it is just enough to give your life a breath of fresh air, to get you out of a rut, to re-invigorate. I was inspired by Matt Cutt’s TED talk on this topic – it’s worth taking three and a half minutes and watching the video.
With that philosophy in mind, I’m trying to put together a nice list of 30 day challenges to inspire you.
To my mind, there are two ways to approach the 30 day challenge – habits, and achievements:
- Habits: Try something new and do it every day for 30 days
- Achievements: Aim to have completed something by the end of the 30 days
Howard Yeend: UK Web Developer CV
Posted by Howard Yeend in (misc), PHP on August 1, 2009
Northampton UK /
Availability
Not currently seeking work. Sorry! (updated Mar 2013)
Music, Films and Books
Posted by Howard Yeend in (misc) on March 13, 2008
An incomplete and growing list of outstanding productions, in no particular order.
Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Review
Posted by Howard Yeend in (misc) on March 13, 2008
I’m a huge fan of the swiss army knife (SAK) and I thought I’d break down what tools are available on common models, and what my opinions of them are. Enjoy!
Interneterata
Posted by Howard Yeend in (misc) on March 13, 2008
Go placidly amid the spam and waste,
and remember what peace there may be in a decent firewall.
As far as possible without surrender
never run untrusted executables.
Post your comments quickly but clearly;
and read the others,
EVEN THE ONES IN CAPS, and the ignorant;
we too were noobs once
Subhumans Lyrics – From the Cradle To The Grave
Posted by Howard Yeend in (misc) on March 1, 2008
Well they took you from your mother’s womb and put you in a school
Told you how to run your life by following the rules
Told you not to pick your nose or disrespect the queen
Scrub your teeth three times a day keep mind and body clean Read the rest of this entry »
O Fortuna English Translation / Lyrics
Posted by Howard Yeend in (misc) on March 1, 2008
Carl Orff – O Fortuna
O Fortuna – Latin and English lyrics (Carmina Burana – composed by Carl Orff)
Written in the 1930s, this is an incredibly powerful piece of music.
Latin and English translation. Read the rest of this entry »
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