Thursday, September 30, 2004
Weblogs and columns - 4
Dilbert - cubicle life.
I make no apologies for featuring Dilbert again - it's funny. I've not linked to one because they only stay online for about 2 weeks before removal so the item above is from a picture I have saved elsewhere.
I read quite a few columns, weblogs and sites every day. This week a small selection of some that I read each day. All provide a 'RSS feed' and so can be accessed with a 'RSS reader'.
Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Weblogs and columns - 3
suchlike.net - the news, condensed to haiku form.
Matt Blair publishes a more 'normal' weblog but each day chooses one news item to put into haiku form. Elegant, concise - yet with lots of links.
For example, this item from last week:
"No weakness" says Blair...
But the Brits' role in Iraq
seems far from certain.
I read quite a few columns, weblogs and sites every day. This week a small selection of some that I read each day. All provide a 'RSS feed' and so can be accessed with a 'RSS reader'.
Matt Blair publishes a more 'normal' weblog but each day chooses one news item to put into haiku form. Elegant, concise - yet with lots of links.
For example, this item from last week:
"No weakness" says Blair...
But the Brits' role in Iraq
seems far from certain.
I read quite a few columns, weblogs and sites every day. This week a small selection of some that I read each day. All provide a 'RSS feed' and so can be accessed with a 'RSS reader'.
Tuesday, September 28, 2004
Weblogs and columns - 2
spacetoday.net - the final frontier perhaps.The name is a bit of a giveaway - this site concentrates on news about space exploration and activities.
The picture shows a post about the Da Vinci Project involved in the race for the X-Prize.
By coincidence, this post comes the day after the Virgin Group announced the formation of 'Virgin Galactic' - a new company to take tourists into space. SpaceToday has an article about this.
I read quite a few columns, weblogs and sites every day. This week a small selection of some that I read each day. All provide a 'RSS feed' and so can be accessed with a 'RSS reader'.
Monday, September 27, 2004
Weblogs and columns - 1
Funfurde - cool furniture.This weblog features interesting and novel furniture ideas from around the world.
The picture illustrates a post from last week about a lamp that stands up when you enter the room and lies down when the room is empty.
I read quite a few columns, weblogs and sites every day. This week a small selection of some that I read each day. All provide a 'RSS feed' and so can be accessed with a 'RSS reader'.
Friday, September 24, 2004
Tessellations
Another type of graphic site today - this one is called 'Tessellation World'. There's a few Japanese characters but it is mostly in English and easy to navigate.The animations section is especially good in my opinion.
You've probably talked about or even created some tessellations in Maths lessons so there's no need for me to explain more.
Visit the site for some great images.
Wednesday, September 22, 2004
Doodlebugs
DoodleBug is a site that lets you create drawings online which it then remembers and can play back at any time.They hold competitions and 'doodles' are available for registered users to vote on - so you get feedback on your work very quickly.
Registration is required but you only need a nickname, password and email address.
Monday, September 20, 2004
Original Google hardware
Continuing the Google theme for just one more post - here at the Wayback Machine they have a page showing the original hardware that gave Google its start in life.If you scroll down to the 6th picture you'll see they used Lego to hold together a bunch of hard disk drives - and you know how I like Lego items.
Sunday, September 19, 2004
Google logos - answers
The logos used this week were:
If you want to see the complete list of Google logos (and some photos showing life in the Googleplex) try here.
- Sunday - opening of the Olympic Games in Athens
- Monday - the transit of Venus across the Sun
- Tuesday - Valentine's Day
- Wednesday - the Spirit rover craft on Mars
- Thursday - St. Patrick's Day
- Friday - the birthday of Gaston Julia
- Saturday - Earth Day as declared by the United Nations
If you want to see the complete list of Google logos (and some photos showing life in the Googleplex) try here.
Saturday, September 18, 2004
Google logos - part 7
Unless you are very new to all this Internet malarkey you'll have used Google a fair bit and may even have spotted their logo changing to reflect various events.
This week we feature a few of those Google logos from 2004.
Every day should be counted as 'this' day - can you work out - or remember - what this celebrated?
No cheating either, I'll put answers up tomorrow.
This week we feature a few of those Google logos from 2004.
Every day should be counted as 'this' day - can you work out - or remember - what this celebrated?
No cheating either, I'll put answers up tomorrow.
Friday, September 17, 2004
Google logos - part 6
Unless you are very new to all this Internet malarkey you'll have used Google a fair bit and may even have spotted their logo changing to reflect various events.
This week we feature a few of those Google logos from 2004.
This is probably the most difficult of the week - can you work out - or remember - what this celebrated?
No cheating either, I'll put answers up on Sunday.
This week we feature a few of those Google logos from 2004.
This is probably the most difficult of the week - can you work out - or remember - what this celebrated?
No cheating either, I'll put answers up on Sunday.
Thursday, September 16, 2004
Google logos - part 5
Unless you are very new to all this Internet malarkey you'll have used Google a fair bit and may even have spotted their logo changing to reflect various events.
This week we feature a few of those Google logos from 2004.
I think this should be an easier one also - can you work out - or remember - what this celebrated?
No cheating either, I'll put answers up in a couple of days.
This week we feature a few of those Google logos from 2004.
I think this should be an easier one also - can you work out - or remember - what this celebrated?
No cheating either, I'll put answers up in a couple of days.
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Google logos - part 4
Unless you are very new to all this Internet malarkey you'll have used Google a fair bit and may even have spotted their logo changing to reflect various events.
This week we feature a few of those Google logos from 2004.
Can you work out - or remember - what this celebrated?
No cheating either, I'll put answers up at the weekend.
This week we feature a few of those Google logos from 2004.
Can you work out - or remember - what this celebrated?
No cheating either, I'll put answers up at the weekend.
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Google logos - part 3
Unless you are very new to all this Internet malarkey you'll have used Google a fair bit and may even have spotted their logo changing to reflect various events.
This week we feature a few of those Google logos from 2004.
Another easier one - can you work out - or remember - what this celebrated?
No cheating either, I'll put answers up next week.
This week we feature a few of those Google logos from 2004.
Another easier one - can you work out - or remember - what this celebrated?
No cheating either, I'll put answers up next week.
Monday, September 13, 2004
Google logos - part 2
Unless you are very new to all this Internet malarkey you'll have used Google a fair bit and may even have spotted their logo changing to reflect various events.
This week we feature a few of those Google logos from 2004.
Can you work out - or remember - what this celebrated?
No cheating either, I'll put answers up next week.
This week we feature a few of those Google logos from 2004.
Can you work out - or remember - what this celebrated?
No cheating either, I'll put answers up next week.
Sunday, September 12, 2004
Google Logos - part 1
Unless you are very new to all this Internet malarkey you'll have used Google a fair bit and may even have spotted their logo changing to reflect various events.
This week we feature a few of those Google logos from 2004.
An easy one to begin - can you work out - or remember - what this celebrated?
No cheating either, I'll put answers up next week.
This week we feature a few of those Google logos from 2004.
An easy one to begin - can you work out - or remember - what this celebrated?
No cheating either, I'll put answers up next week.
Friday, September 10, 2004
Why is North at the top of maps?
Wednesday, September 08, 2004
The Earth right now
A page that has some constantly updating statistics about the world - today. Check up how many births there have been today.
Monday, September 06, 2004
Light pollution
NASA has an 'Astronomy Picture of the Day' site - surprisingly - updated each day.
Back on 22nd August 2004 their picture was one that showed the Earth at night.
Stitched together from hundreds of individual satellite photos the effect of human habitation is clearly visible. (Click on the picture itself to see the full-size version).
Friday, September 03, 2004
Meetings
Thursday, September 02, 2004
Meetings
Wednesday, September 01, 2004
GCSE ICT after-school sessions - 2004-2005 - part 1
Aimed this term at Year 11 but Year 10 are welcome too as long as there are free workstations.
Location : B30 - Time : 3 pm to 4:30 pm
I want to see as much as you have done at half-term (ie. 20th October 2004) while the AQA-assignment due date is 5th November 2004.
Look here for the dates for 2003/2004 after-school sessions.
Location : B30 - Time : 3 pm to 4:30 pm
- Friday, 10th September 2004
- Wednesday, 15th September 2004
- Thursday, 23rd September 2004
- Friday, 1st October 2004
- Thursday, 7th October 2004
- Friday, 15th October 2004
- Wednesday, 20th October 2004
Year 11 only : half-term extra session
- Wednesday 27th October - 10am to 3pm
I want to see as much as you have done at half-term (ie. 20th October 2004) while the AQA-assignment due date is 5th November 2004.
Look here for the dates for 2003/2004 after-school sessions.
