Monday 28 July 2008

Predictive text

Okay, I have been using predictive text on my mobile. As I use my mobile for more and more access to the net, I've found this a little quicker than the other way.

Today though, I noticed something a little worrying. When you type a word the predictive text suggests what word it thinks you may want to add next. This is a really good feature and has been quite helpful. However, when replying to a text today, I added the word 'good' to begin the message and I am struggling to find a context in which the word it suggested could be used. I am open to any suggestions, so feel free to use the comment section... oh and the word was 'stabs'!

Friday 18 July 2008

Plurk downtime raises fear among users

Well Plurk had it's first major downtime today, following on the heels of Twitter and other rapidly growing services. What was scheduled to be a one hour break has so far (and it is still down at time of typing) almost seven hours. This has left people with nothing to do. From Australia, through Europe to the US, plurkers have been hitting the F5 key in the vain hope that their beloved timeline would reappear, all to no avail.

But what is the big deal, why the concern from users around the globe? Do they fear this latest social networking phenomena will bite the dust? Is it because they have been unable to talk to friends far and wide? Is it because they have had to work and face the realities of everyday life once more? No! The real reason for the concern is the fear that when Plurk finally returns, their Karma will have fallen through the floor...

Friday 4 July 2008

Dulco Ease and Sex and the City

We live in an advertising jungle, so it is nice to see sites like the one I'm linking to now. You'll see what i mean when you read on. I've linked to one of my personal favourites :)

Dulco Ease

Wednesday 2 July 2008

Pressure stepped up on Mugabe

At last there will be change in Zimbabwe. The pressure has been mounting over the last few years and now it looks like the big boys are weighing in. Recently we have seen the arms trade to Zimbabwe run into problems and financial sanctions have also been tightened. There are also rumours of Mugabe not being allowed to leave his country. Finally the UK government announced that Mugabe's honourary Knighthood would be removed. But all to no avail.

Mugabe stood as the only condidate in the presidential election, and it looks like he may just win. However, all is not lost, because now it is the time for the world to unite, to take a stand and make a real difference. This isn't the time for anctions, this isn't the time for removing pointless decorations... this is the time for facebook. No Robert, there is nowhere for you to hide now

Facebook group for Tsvangirai