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Powered by WordPress, one year on

Its now been a year since I replaced my Blogger powered blog with one powered by WordPress. The transition was very easy, I didn’t lose any Google Juice and have now seen my traffic increase.

WordPress as a platform is very easy to learn, and was much more flexible that Blogger. It has jumped in functionality with numerous new releases, more than I ever counted on. I had previously toyed with Joomla but it never worked the way I wanted it too, and was very frustrating.

To celebrate the year of use, I have changed template, and will be fine tuning it to my liking. One day I will make my own from scratch, but need  more time to get my head around what is possible.

Introducing the IEC-Lock

This is a bit of an odd post, but sometimes you find something and just have to share it.

Most techies involved in lighting or computing are aware of the standard IEC power cable. Its a bit like what you have in kettles, but lower power, and is found everywhere. Your computer will have one, all my lights have one, my lighting desk has one. I have loads and loads of these IEC cables, you can never have enough, and most of the time they do the job perfectly, but sometimes you need one that is a little bit more secure.

The standard IEC power cable can be knocked out of its socket, or might just be a little loose. When this happens you might lose control over your lights, your computer might turn off and you lose what you were working on. Its these times that the IEC-Lock is worth having.

It is simple to use, as its just the same as a normal IEC power cable, but with one slight difference. It has a gripping mechanism on the earth pin. So when you plug it in, it holds on tight and won’t let go until you press the little red button on the plug. It is such a great idea, you can see the manufacturer’s website for more information on how it works and the patens.

If your intersted in buying less than 100 (thats what the manufacturer sells) then you might want to check out AC Entertainment Technologies (yeah I know, I work for them, so its a blatant plug) , they come in three versions: IEC-Lock to 13Amp, IEC-Lock to Schuko, and IEC-Lock to bare ends. The last one is good as you can fit to any plug you like, like a 16Amp CEE Form. I am surprised this one isn’t in the range already!

I am growing a moustache for Movember

I am growing a moustache this year for Movember.  I have decided to put down my razor for one month (November) and help raise awareness and funds for men’s health – specifically prostate cancer.

What many people don’t appreciate is that one man dies every hour of prostate cancer in the UK, more than 35,000 men will be diagnosed this year and that prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK.  Facts like these have convinced me I should get involved and I am hoping that you will support me.

To donate to my Mo, you can either:

•    Click this link http://uk.movember.com/mospace/248012/ and donate online using your credit card, debit card or PayPal account
•    Write a cheque payable to ‘The Prostate Cancer Charity – Movember’, referencing my Registration Number 248012 and mailing it to: Movember – The Prostate Cancer Charity, First Floor, Cambridge House, Cambridge Grove, London, W6 0LE.

Movember is now in its third year here in the UK  and, to date, has achieved some pretty amazing results by working alongside The Prostate Cancer Charity.  Check out further details at: http://uk.movemberfoundation.com/research-and-programs.

If you are interested in following the progress of my Mo, click here http://uk.movember.com/mospace/248012/. Also, http://uk.movember.com has heaps of useful information.

Thank you

The Correspondents In Leeds

You may have read previous posts about these guys after I had the pleasure of seeing them at Till The Cows Come Home and The Glade Festival. They have just played in Leeds, and I came across this excellent review/interview. I wish I had the writing skills that the author has!

Here it is: http://charliestewart.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/the-correspondents/

There is also a download at the bottom of the post, you should check it out and see what all the fuss is about.

To listen to more from the Correspondents check out there website: http://www.myspace.com/thecorrespondentsmusic

Glowball XIII – New Years Eve

GLOWBALL XIII does B.A.D.
New Years Eve
Thursday 31 December 2009

10pm to 6am
£7 door entry & Free Cloakroom

Yes, Glowball has decided to do their very first NYE party and we are very excited. We have collaborated with B.A.D. (Berkshire Alternative Dance) who will be doing very special dance performances for our visual pleasure.

We will have the very best of underground dj’s filling up 3 rooms of non-stop filthy music all night long

Marcus J Pearson (Headkandi)
CPR Craig
Freethos
DJ Hippy (Festival Weather)
Simon Thorpe (As You Like It)
Tim Sharpe (Groove Tech)
Jaxx
Miss Lizzy
Timmy Boomkat (Soul Revival)
Syrah
Ronnie Black

This will be a chance for all us to get together in one room on a very very special night!

Dress to Impress!

Sound Provided by Fushion Sound System

Lighting Provided by Dooza Lighting (Thats me that is)

Plug n Play Studios
35 Milford Road
Reading
RG1 8LG

COME PLAY!!!!

PLEASE INVITE ALL YOUR FRIENDS AS ITS YOU THAT MAKES GLOWBALL SPECIAL!!