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Ka’s Evil Twin

In case you’ve missed it, the Sport Ka’s adverts can be found here. There’s also a good explanation as to why the link at the end of the advert doesn’t work and how the wholesome image of Ford has been protected while a near the knuckle advert gains them kudos.

Need a map?

Then try Map24, probably the most impressive web based map engine I’ve seen and well worthy of a Webby award.

Google to float

Finally, Google has announced it’s to float on the stock exchange. Be nice to own a share to go with my mug.

A9.com

New web search engine from…Amazon! A9.com uses Google as its main search engine but adds a couple of nice features. Firstly your search results will contain any book references which are found in a seperate tab. Also, if you have an Amazon account and log into a9.com your search history will be displayed – handy when trying to remember how you found a particular website. Like Google they also have a browser toolbar which has the same features as Google but also contains a ‘diary’ feature where you can store comments/to-do’s against any websites. Nice.

However it looks more like Amazon trying to capture sales than anything else, and also the searches return less results than Google. Maybe they only have access to some of Google’s search engine? And I don’t like the idea of search results tied to my user account ties to my purchases. I’ll stick to Google for now.

For all you Simpsons fans…

The Singhsons

Grouphug

Feeling guilty? Is there a dark secret that your bursting to tell someone…anyone…but who? Or do you like laughing at other peoples misfortune and evil-doings. Grouphug.us is for you. Enjoy.

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Just put my confession on – I feel so cleansed. Only another 20 or so to add…

The Glasgow Story

A new website has just been launched all about Glasgow called The Glasgow Story. The site is a collection of stories and pictures describing the history of Glasgow. Some of the content is excellent. Click here to see a picture of where I work, although its slightly more modern now (but not much).

Webs Favourite Colour

Update on the progress of the webs favourite colour. Its definetly a drab red/wine colour, which is pretty surprising – would have though a blue based on the sky and water shots or green as a lot of photo’s have grass. The wonders of the net, eh?

eBay – user details auction

eBay will give away user details to basically anyone with a fax machine according to The Register and The Sunday Herald. If true, what else can easily be accessed – how many websites are you registered with?

Thinker Quiz

First saw on mad musings, the BBC has a thinker quiz for your delights. My results are:

Logical-Mathematical Thinker –

Like to understand patterns and relationships between objects or actions

Try to understand the world in terms of causes and effects

Are good at thinking critically, and solving problems creatively

Other Logical-Mathematical Thinkers include Isaac Newton, Archimedes, Albert Einstein.
Careers which suit Logical-Mathematical thinkers include Physicist, Chemist, Biologist, Lawyer, Computer programmer, Engineer, Inventor.

Interpersonal Thinker –

Like to think about other people, and try to understand them

Recognise differences between individuals and appreciate that different people have different perspectives

Make an effort to cultivate effective relationships with family, friends and colleagues

Other Interpersonal thinkers include Winston Churchill, Mother Teresa, William Shakespeare.
Careers which suit Interpersonal thinkers include Politician, Psychologist, Nurse, Counsellor, Teacher.

Usually these net surveys are pretty inaccurate and just a bit of fun. Maybe its just coincidence but I’m surprised by the results which I think match me pretty well.