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I just did a search for “profigold HDMI cables” on Google. Showing clearly is an advert for the BBC. It links to an FAQ about HD TV.

Thanks to John from thedaddy.org for correctly pointing out that the BBC’s commercial enterprises go through BBC Worldwide which is not funded through the license fee. If it’s purely a commercial exercise they might want to land people on a different page in order to monetize the traffic

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Time to start packing.  Next week I’m attending Webmaster World Pubcon in Las Vegas.  I’m really looking forward to the event.  And although I’m not into gambling I’m really looking forward to experiencing Vegas.  There are some great sessions planned, but as always the bar is the best place, and thats not just because of the beer!  It’s great to hang out with like minded people and share ideas and swap stories.  I’m looking forward to hooking up with some old friends and making lots of new ones.

I’ll be stopping at the Wynn which looks pretty amazing.  I’m also hoping to get out to see the Grand Canyon (check out this crazy walkway) and Hoover dam, we’ll see if there’s time.  It’s going to be a very tiring but exciting week.  Bring it on!

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Been a bit quiet on here the last week or so. Typing has been an absolute bitch, a one handed bitch to be precise. Just over a week ago I fractured my wrist, and yes it did and still does hurt. How did I do it? Nothing glamorous, I fell down the stairs! What a clutz. My cast or “pot” as people up north seem to call it will be on for another week. Then it’s back to hospital for more X-Rays…

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I’m currently involved in looking for a new office. I’ve always yearned for somewhere different from the boring, grey corporate, linear structure of many offices. I want somewhere colorful and little more playful, something with an edge. This is important for two main reasons. Firstly it creates a better environment for the people who have to work there. Happy people do good work and are more creative. Secondly it helps with staff retention and recruitment.

While Googling for inspiration I came across these cool workplaces. And you have to see the Redbull offices, I mean come on a slide to go between floors, are they serious?

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I’ve always used PCs. And I have to be honest and say I used to be an Apple basher. I couldn’t see any reason why someone would want an Apple Mac. They were slow, expensive and difficult to upgrade.

Recently however I have to say that I’m growing to like them, a lot. Here’s some reasons why I’m loving the Mac:

1. They look cool - you have to admit Macs are just so much more sexy than PCs. They are elegant and beautiful.
2. Simplicity - I admire good design and Apple is a showcase for intelligent, ergonomic design in the hardware and the OS.
3. They just work - well, err, they just do!
4. They run Windows - you probably won’t want to run Windows on a mac but you can if you really want.

This image which I saw on UsabilityBlog sums it up nicely:

So when it comes to upgrade time will I be swapping my trusty Dell Latitude Laptop for a Mac Pro? Oh yes… And by the looks of Apple’s earnings I’m not the only one.

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