Safety and Efficacy at the CNHC
The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) is the UK Government's attempt to regulate "alternative therapy". But it does not even require evidence that certified treatments are safe, or actually work.
Last updated 2009-06-12 10:44:47
Podcast List
Since I now have a much longer commute to work, I needed some extra stuff to listen to on the way to and from work. I found this with some entertaining and informative podcasts. Here are some links.
Last updated 2009-02-24 13:12:20
ASUS UK Windows Refund Policy
I want to buy an Eee Box B202 with Linux, but it's not available in the UK. Can I get a refund on the Windows XP license that comes with the UK version of the computer? Let's find out.
Last updated 2009-02-02 15:11:20
Naming Anonymous Blog Comments
Many message boards and blogs don't require commenters to register, often calling them just "Anonymous". Conversations between several anonymous users are difficult to follow and annoying. So why not just make up names for them?
Last updated 2008-12-11 16:44:43
Using the LM3S811 Evaluation Board under Linux
This article details the steps I took to get Luminary Micro's LM3S811 Evaluation Board running under Kubuntu Linux 6.06. (Updated for 7.04, 7.10)
Last updated 2007-11-04 21:31:41
Letter to Jeremy Hunt MP on Homeopathy
Jeremy Hunt MP is one of those who signed an early-day motion supporting spending NHS money on homeopathic hospitals. Does he really support paying NHS money for water?
Last updated 2007-09-06 22:22:46
A Modest Proposal: Portable Banking
Ever tried to change your bank account? I have. And I didn't like it one bit. So here's a proposal that should make the process so much more streamlined.
Last updated 2007-04-23 21:31:23
Yakumo Hypersound Car Problems
The Yakumo Hypersound Car in-dash audio player is a lemon. Read on for why.
Last updated 2007-03-19 14:00:53
Letter to MEPs on Software Patents Legislation
This is the letter I wrote to all the Southern UK MEPs in protest at the Computer Implemented Inventions Directive, commonly known as the software patents directive, together the the replies received.
Last updated 2007-01-20 22:57:51
Errata for AVR - An Introductory Course
John Morton's book "AVR - An Introductory Course" is a well laid out introduction to AVR programming and design, which takes a new user through from basic I/O and program layout to relatively complex projects in 150 pages.
However, it has numerous errors which will confuse or discourage new programmers. Unfortunately, these are exactly the people who are the book's intended audience.
Last updated 2007-01-20 22:27:57