Archive for November, 2007

Union Flag To Get Dragon Update?

Friday, November 30th, 2007

There’s been much debate this week about the call to add the Welsh Dragon to the Union Jack to represent Wales’s “true place in the Union”.
Above is my quick and dirty impression of what the flag could look like if MP Ian Lucas has his way.
Wrexham’s Labour MP said the change would truly represent the […]

Countdown Timer Updated With 2008 Races

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Just spent a few minutes updating my “countdown timer” to include all the races I plan on running in the early part of 2008. Hopefully this will keep me motivated and focused on staying fit and healthy over the upcoming busy Holiday period. You can see the countdown in action at the bottom right of […]

2007 Welsh Sports Personality of the Year Candidates Announced

Monday, November 26th, 2007

The five candidates for BBC Wales’ Sports Personality of the Year 2007 have been announced.
Boxers Joe Calzaghe and Enzo Maccarinelli, footballer Ryan Giggs, golfer Becky Brewerton and cyclist Geraint Thomas are the famous five.
The prestigious awards ceremony will be hosted by three-time winner Dame Tanni Grey Thompson and BBC Wales Today’s Jason Mohammad.
Alongside the […]

Find A Cartridge At CartridgeFinder

Monday, November 26th, 2007

Tracking down the correct printer cartridge always seems to be a hassle - go to your local office supplies or computer store and the choice is overwhelming. Log on to your favorite ink supply web site and the interface is confusing. Enter Cartridge Finder - a tremendous web site where finding a printer, copier, or […]

Welsh Athletics Centenary Celebrations

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

Welsh Athletics celebrated 100 years since the first Welsh Track and Field Championships was held in 1907, and took the opportunity to induct five members into their newly created hall of fame.
The “Famous Five” are Dame Tanni Grey Thompson, Colin Jackson, Lynn Davies, Steve Jones and John Disley. All were present to join in […]

Linkshare: “A Great Little Earner”

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

More by luck than judgment, I recently discovered a great way to generate some extra cash from this blog. About 3 weeks ago, Starbucks and iTunes teamed up and launched a limited time offer where visitors to the famous coffee shop would be given a “Song of the Day” card containing a FREE download code. […]

FREE Course: CSS Level 1 Week 9

Monday, November 12th, 2007

It’s been a couple of months since Week 8 of the FREE CSS Course went online, and according to Westciv they got a bit waylaid with another venture. However, Week 9 of the FREE CSS Course has finally been posted on the Westciv web standards software and learning web site!
If you need a refresher, Week […]

Calling All Runners & Bloggers:Petition Digg For Our Own Separate Category!

Monday, November 12th, 2007

This is a call to action for all of your runners, bloggers, & sports enthusiasts who would like to see your favorite sport get a Digg category of its own. It takes 2 seconds to email feedback@digg.com to let them know. Thanks so much for your help towards this effort!
read more | digg […]

Free $10 Best Buy, Target, iTunes, Sephora or Office Depot Gift Card!

Saturday, November 10th, 2007

Join eBates today to receive a FREE $10 gift card for Best Buy, Target, iTunes, Sephora or Office Depot!
Just mention my email address in the “Who referred you?” field to claim your FREE gift card. If you’d rather take the cash, you can also choose to take $5.00.
What’s the catch?
There is no catch! […]

Free Songs Of The Day From Starbucks & iTunes

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

Here’s a list of the Starbucks Song of the Day which I’ll try to update daily. The Free Song promotion runs from 10/2/07 to 11/7/07. You must have an iTunes account and software to download the free songs, which expire 12/31/07. Download codes only work in the US iTunes Store I’m afraid.

11/7/07: Paul McCartney - […]