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Digital Life in Athlone, Ireland

An example of Google Wave in a normal web page

October 24, 2009
By Tom

I had an example here but I removed it.

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Irish Network Tone Settings – For Linksys / Sipura phones and ATAs

September 2, 2009
By Tom

If anyone is configuring their Linksys Sipura phone or ATAs here are the tone settings which are equivalent to those in use in Ireland on eircom digital exchanges: These are the major tones used in Ireland, the other supplemental tones generated by the router / VoIP phone can be left in their US standard settings,...

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Synble Nokia S60 Users – Get your tweets delivered for free!

August 31, 2009
By Tom

If you live in a country where Twitter does not automatically deliver your directs and mentions via SMS you may still have an opportunity to get them delivered if you have a Nokia S60 phone. The magic is done by Synble, a piece of software that runs in the background on your mobile device. The...

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Recession Humour – New Stock Market Terms

August 29, 2009
By Tom
Recession Humour – New Stock Market Terms

CEO –Chief Embezzlement Officer. CFO — Corporate Fraud Officer. BULL MARKET — A random market movement causing an investor to mistake himself for a financial genius. BEAR MARKET — A 6 to 18 month period when the kids get no allowance, the wife gets no jewelry. VALUE INVESTING — The art of buying low and selling lower. P/E RATIO...

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Google Voice for non-U.S. Residents

August 14, 2009
By Tom
Google Voice for non-U.S. Residents

Go on admit it, you’re po’d that Google Voice (GV) is available to people living in the United States only. It may be for friends or business interests, whatever the reason the ability to call U.S. telephones (both fixed and mobile) for absolutely zip, zero, nada appeals to you. Conversely, U.S. residents can also...

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What’s interesting about this…

August 1, 2009
By Tom
What’s interesting about this…

What’s interesting about this post as you read it is that in fact I am speaking it using a service from a website called dial2do.com. It transcribes every word I speak to generate this posting into Word Press. Powered by . Mp3

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Design flaw allows you avoid penalty points?

June 29, 2009
By Tom
Design flaw allows you avoid penalty points?

Pay your fine, but, NO POINTS DEDUCTED, !! Read on :- This is how the points get added to your licence: If you get a fixed penalty notice through the post which also carries penalty points the computer system first sends you a demand for the cash. When you have paid, it then sends a demand to return your licence for endorsement. It...

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Weekly Radio Podcast

June 19, 2009
By Tom
Weekly Radio Podcast

This is a one hour podcast of our weekly show on Athlone Community Radio -” The Thursday Mix”.  Studio guest was Jeff Reid of Indianapolis, Indiana who is visiting Ireland for his wedding to local girl Paula. Best wishes to them both. We did a lot of plugging for the Sharon Shannon gig which was happening...

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‘His & Hers’ Feature Film – Special Screening

June 12, 2009
By Tom
‘His & Hers’ Feature Film – Special Screening

His and Hers is a beautifully observed and creative documentary that combines observation and imagination to illustrate a universal love story. Shot in the hallways, living rooms and kitchens of the Irish Midlands, the story moves sequentially from young to old to deliver a unique and touching insight into sharing life’s journey. The film explores...

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The Thursday Mix

May 14, 2009
By Tom

Preparing for our slot at Athlone Community Radio. Our show is one hour long and goes out on Thursdays from 7 to 8pm. Uploaded by www.cellspin.net

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