via youtube.com
Most fav surf clip. Laird Hamilton at his best.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Well I am now a very lazy guy
Yes I am now posting en-mass to all my social networking sites using www.posterous.com
Well I will just have to see how it goes.
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
AGM Scarborough Hospitality Association
Well I have been Vice President of the Hospitality Association for the last year, it is now my turn to take over the reigns from Michael Broddle (who has worked valiantly for the industry for many years; he is still on the committee and much needed by the Association and Committee)
During the next year we need to divide the committee up into the sub committees for Marketing and IT, Memberships and Social etc...We also need to set our sights on the main issues we need to tackle over the next year and set some goals to achieve.Well looks like a busy year ahead!
During the next year we need to divide the committee up into the sub committees for Marketing and IT, Memberships and Social etc...We also need to set our sights on the main issues we need to tackle over the next year and set some goals to achieve.Well looks like a busy year ahead!
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Just prey that intel does not name its next computer chip Scarborough!
You know things are bad when something's value is predicated by its standing in the Google search rankings, but that's exactly what's happening down at the Cornish town of Penryn apparently consigned to oblivion by Intel's chip of the same name.
This is Cornwall explains: "A week ago, typing Penryn into the Google search engine...would have immediately brought up information about the Cornish town in the top position. But now Penryn is slipping down the ratings as hordes of computer users around the world click on to find out more information about the new range of Intel computer processors."
Oh dear. Kevin Pickup, big cheese down at i-webmarketing, "a Cornish company which helps firms optimise their search engine position", explained the possible apocalyptic implications of the cyber-relegation: "This is going to be a huge problem for Penryn businesses. Although the chip isn't even on the market yet, there's already a huge buzz. Web pages relating to the Intel Penryn are starting to displace local businesses in the search results.
"As people who search the internet rarely look past the first couple of pages of results, the Cornish websites will effectively disappear from search engines."
Of course, Intel will rename Penryn (the chip) in due course, but that could come too late for Penryn (the town). Pickup continued: "Even if they announce a new name, it will take up to a year for it to come off the placements. Businesses need to look at their keywords and maybe change a few things."
Intel has moved quickly to assure Penrynians that they will not be forced to shut up shop and move to a more Google-prominent location. The UK's Intel marketing manager Chris Hogg offered: "It's just a codename that we're using - we have no plans whatsoever to use it as a brand. Once we start using the official product name, people will quickly stop using the codename. Cornwall is one of my favourite holiday destinations and I think Penryn is a delightful town."
This is Cornwall explains: "A week ago, typing Penryn into the Google search engine...would have immediately brought up information about the Cornish town in the top position. But now Penryn is slipping down the ratings as hordes of computer users around the world click on to find out more information about the new range of Intel computer processors."
Oh dear. Kevin Pickup, big cheese down at i-webmarketing, "a Cornish company which helps firms optimise their search engine position", explained the possible apocalyptic implications of the cyber-relegation: "This is going to be a huge problem for Penryn businesses. Although the chip isn't even on the market yet, there's already a huge buzz. Web pages relating to the Intel Penryn are starting to displace local businesses in the search results.
"As people who search the internet rarely look past the first couple of pages of results, the Cornish websites will effectively disappear from search engines."
Of course, Intel will rename Penryn (the chip) in due course, but that could come too late for Penryn (the town). Pickup continued: "Even if they announce a new name, it will take up to a year for it to come off the placements. Businesses need to look at their keywords and maybe change a few things."
Intel has moved quickly to assure Penrynians that they will not be forced to shut up shop and move to a more Google-prominent location. The UK's Intel marketing manager Chris Hogg offered: "It's just a codename that we're using - we have no plans whatsoever to use it as a brand. Once we start using the official product name, people will quickly stop using the codename. Cornwall is one of my favourite holiday destinations and I think Penryn is a delightful town."
HOTEL or not HOTEL; that is the question!
Well what is the best way to categorize providers of accommodation?
This question is being asked due to the on going implementation of the new harmonisation standards and the effect these standards are having with regard to the word HOTEL.
Yes HOTEL, when is a HOTEL not a HOTEL?
According to Visit Britain and the AA when you are not listed as a HOTEL in their inspection scheme, you are then called an Accommodation Provider.
So the end result will undoubtedly be making thousands of establishments in the Accommodation Provider scheme with HOTEL in their name remove this name from the property, letterheads, websites etc...
Unless those affected write into the powers that be and put their argument forward!
So if your one of the ones affected and are unhappy write in and send a copy to your local trade bodies of which you are members and get them to put your objections forward in a further letter from the trade body.
This question is being asked due to the on going implementation of the new harmonisation standards and the effect these standards are having with regard to the word HOTEL.
Yes HOTEL, when is a HOTEL not a HOTEL?
According to Visit Britain and the AA when you are not listed as a HOTEL in their inspection scheme, you are then called an Accommodation Provider.
So the end result will undoubtedly be making thousands of establishments in the Accommodation Provider scheme with HOTEL in their name remove this name from the property, letterheads, websites etc...
Unless those affected write into the powers that be and put their argument forward!
So if your one of the ones affected and are unhappy write in and send a copy to your local trade bodies of which you are members and get them to put your objections forward in a further letter from the trade body.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Conservapedia
I love the net and its peculiarities especially things like this give me a real giggle!
Conservapedia was created to offer an alternative US outlook on the world, with American spelling. Result is many people have been encouraging and overstating the American view point in order to "knacker" the effectiveness of this site and add a bit of mischievous fun.
This makes for an entertaining pass time like looking for flying helicopters on Google earth, or BIG swear words.
Do check out their opinion of the UK, especially the religion section.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Scarborough Burns rubbish!
Just got thenews that the council is burning an incinerator that will power a number of local houses. They seem to think they are the first!
But they are not Singapore has been doing it sucessfully foryears and recylcing and reducing their power useage at the same time.
In Singapore they also have a policy on energy useage and reducing packaging.
Well we do get there eventually!
But they are not Singapore has been doing it sucessfully foryears and recylcing and reducing their power useage at the same time.
In Singapore they also have a policy on energy useage and reducing packaging.
Well we do get there eventually!
Monday, April 23, 2007
Guestlink!
Met with Janet Deacon to discuss the effects on the members of SHA with the incoming guestlink system for online booking.
I can't help thinking though that this online booking is as fundamental as the arrival of the fax machine for accommodation providers.
If you don't think this will have any protetial benefits for you and your an accommodation provider then take 3 days asside, and get your head round it.
If you can't drop me a line I will either asist you myself or get someone to come and help you!?
I can't help thinking though that this online booking is as fundamental as the arrival of the fax machine for accommodation providers.
If you don't think this will have any protetial benefits for you and your an accommodation provider then take 3 days asside, and get your head round it.
If you can't drop me a line I will either asist you myself or get someone to come and help you!?
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Online Booking Anyone!
Got the details for guest link this week, the online booking engine.
The system looks good I hope providers in the are take advantage of it!
http://www.guestlink.co.uk
for more details
The system looks good I hope providers in the are take advantage of it!
http://www.guestlink.co.uk
for more details
Monday, April 09, 2007
Bording all Easter Weekend!
Just spend all weekend on the beach with the kids! I spent most of the time in the sea on my bodyboard with fins and wetsuit on.
Good Friday was real mean I got cramp and had a 15ft wave drop on me, very nasty. Always shakes you upa bit that. The waves were big and thick with a classic 14 second interval between them.
The wave carmed down over the weekend and actualy got glassier(better).
Beach was great with BarBQ, kids, sun and fun!
Yes in the picture is the size of the surf, and that guys around 6ft tall!
Friday, March 23, 2007
2003 Server Nework Course
Attended a networking course this week with server 2003; came out of the course with a list of things to do; one of the main things is security.
I learned how to listen to traffic on a network this week; yes folks this included PASSWORDS being sent to websites and servers. Scary! So spending most of the weekend screwing down our network vulnerailities.
I learned how to listen to traffic on a network this week; yes folks this included PASSWORDS being sent to websites and servers. Scary! So spending most of the weekend screwing down our network vulnerailities.
Friday, February 16, 2007
Centre Parks
Had great fun at centre parks this week!
Yes! a great time and we didn't even fly!
Trouble is it cost about £800 altogether, may have been cheaper going abroad!
Yes! a great time and we didn't even fly!
Trouble is it cost about £800 altogether, may have been cheaper going abroad!
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Pancake Race today!
Represented the Scarborough Hospitality Association at the anual pancake race; we didn't win!
But the lads down in the gym at the Crown did! :)
Yes it helps that when you enter a team; at least one of themruns for county at the 100m; lol
The boys at Boyes didn't stand a chance; the cup make a great mint holder in Stu's (club manager) office at work!
Friday, February 09, 2007
Been to Borough Yourism Working Group Today
Well me some borough planning guys today and well they want to formulate a borough wide planning policy with regard to tourismand hotels.
So we have more accommodation providers coming to Scarborough town; when we already have over supply, now these guys want a borough wide policy covering Filey and Whitby and Scarborough. Problem is the three towns are very different
So we have more accommodation providers coming to Scarborough town; when we already have over supply, now these guys want a borough wide policy covering Filey and Whitby and Scarborough. Problem is the three towns are very different
- Filey needs more serviced accomodation providers, they already have a ton of non-serviced in the form ofCaravans.
- Whitby needs more serviced and non-serviced providers.
- Scarborough needs less serviced and probably no more non-serviced.
So there you have it we can not have a uniform borough wide policy on this matter.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
TESCO SCAM
Over the last month I became a victim of a clever scam while shopping at Tesco.
Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you!
Here's how the scam works:
Two seriously good-looking 20-21 year-old girls come over to your car as you are packing your shopping into car.
They both start wiping the windshield with a rag and Sqeezy with their
breasts almost falling out of their skimpy T-shirts.
Believe me it's impossible not to look.
When you thank them and offer them a tip, they say "no" and instead ask you for a ride to another Tesco store (any store will do they say, including these new tesco express stores!)
You agree and they get in the back seat. On the way, they start having sex
with each other. Then one of them climbs over into the front seat and
performs a sex act on you, while the other one steals your wallet.
I've had my wallet stolen January 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the 5th, 17th, & 24th. Also
on February 1st, 3rd, and twice just yesterday!
Scarborough Relagated on Wikipedia
So wait and see!
Last time I checked Scarborough on google, the first 6 were UK Scarborough related.
I bet this drops to say 4 in a month, as Wikipedia has a page rank of 9 with backlinks to many Scarborough UK enitites.
Last time I checked Scarborough on google, the first 6 were UK Scarborough related.
I bet this drops to say 4 in a month, as Wikipedia has a page rank of 9 with backlinks to many Scarborough UK enitites.
Scarboroough Relagated on Wikipeadia
So wait and see!
Last time I checked Scarborough on google, the first 6 were UK Scarborough related.
I bet this drops to say 4 in a month, as Wikipedia has a page rank of 9 with backlinks to many Scarborough UK enitites.
Last time I checked Scarborough on google, the first 6 were UK Scarborough related.
I bet this drops to say 4 in a month, as Wikipedia has a page rank of 9 with backlinks to many Scarborough UK enitites.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Scarborough might be relagated in Wikipedia
So What I may hear you ask?
Well the attempt isbeing made by Scarbooians in Canada as their town is larger.
If we are relagated this will affect the listing of Scarborough UK in Google, yes it will.
So go to here to oppose this attempt.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Scarborough
Please help sort out these "cultured" Yanks!
Well the attempt isbeing made by Scarbooians in Canada as their town is larger.
If we are relagated this will affect the listing of Scarborough UK in Google, yes it will.
So go to here to oppose this attempt.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Scarborough
Please help sort out these "cultured" Yanks!
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