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iPhone and other Smartphones

The iPhone and other Smartphones Do you own a phone that doesn't do much (except make calls), but would find sat-nav (GPS), social networking and email capabilities useful? If so then you should seriously consider getting an iPhone. Not necessarily ... (more)

World Cup Cycling LIVE on the BBC!

The BBC is televising the Track Cycling World Cup, to UK viewers, with a massive two-and-a-half hour slot on Sunday 20 February 2011 at 1:30PM. When? Sunday 20 February 2011 from 1330 to 1700 Where? BBC1 - live from Manchester This ... (more)

Spectating at the World Road Race Champs in Yorkshire

Friday: Under-23 men's race I rode up from Holbeach, saw the race pass through Thorne, then rode through afternoon rain to see them at the finish in Harrogate. Saturday: Elite women's race After heavy overnight rain I rode north on ... (more)

The Worst 5-a-Side Football Team in the World

As featured on Radio 4's Danny Robins Music Therapy, Mike Swindells from Manchester is captain of AC Fossa, a 5-a-side team with the dubious record of losing 82 matches and winning only 2. Only later did his team discover that Fossa is Italian ... (more)

Sending email in a secure, IPv6 world

This is a guide to updating your Linux server for SSL-enabled, IPv6-happy email transmission using sendmail! Here are the things you need to have already: An IPv6 address for your server. Your internet hosting provider will be able ... (more)

World's Scariest Model Train Wrecks!

Here's a video of the world's worst model train crashes, including never before seen footage from the German underworld: (more)

The Manor House

The Manor House A beautifully restored period building dating back to the end of the 19th century in a semi-rural setting on the edge of the village, which hosts a pub, a lovely church and post office. Double, twin or single rooms with ... (more)

The BUSA 1996 Gallery

The BUSA 1996 Gallery (more)

The Broadband Selection Guide!

The Truly Comparative ADSL Guide The best broadband providers are hard to find, as everyone offers a vague 'up to x Mbits service'. Fortunately, thinkbroadband.com gives us the ability to rate our ISP according to speed, reliability and ... (more)

The Swindells Name

The Swindells Name We've been doing a bit of research into our family trees, and are sharing our findings. Here is what we have discovered about the Swindells family name. (more)

The Bure Valley Railway

The Bure Valley Railway This is a miniature rail-line that runs between Wroxham and Aylsham in North Norfolk. It's really fun to sit on, and there are several stops along the way if you fancy having a walk (there's a foot/cycle-path along ... (more)

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