Author Archives: Chris

I really should stop reading the Daily Mail as my blood pressure goes up a notch or two every time I read the sensationalist drivel that they publish. Their latest story paints a third of those on Incapacity Benefit as … Continue reading →

In a word… No. I have a fundamental problem with forcing someone to work for their benefits.  I have no objection to someone being encouraged to do voluntary work or training to improve their CV, but this should never be … Continue reading →

I’ve been quiet about Liberal Left, so now the dust has settled a bit, I’ll wade in. I support their right to exist. Lets make it clear.  As the smallest of the three main parties, the Lib Dems have to … Continue reading →

I ask this question because I think a serious mistake has been made. The bill as it stands punishes those in serious need, and also those who try and help them. Many people will see their mobility allowance cut (meaning … Continue reading →

Image (C) Benetton and United Colors Corporation 1995 Diane Abbott has a habit of putting her foot in it in terms of race rows. This was something tweeted yesterday. Well I’m sorry, not all of us do.  I’m of the … Continue reading →

If you have a device that needs music in MP3 format but you’ve downloaded everything from the iTunes music store then you have a problem, in that the music is in AAC (.M4A) format and won’t be recognised. The good … Continue reading →

Those of you who know me know that I’m a big iPhone fan.  Since 2008 I have exclusively used an iPhone as my main phone and this isn’t going to change.  I currently have an iPhone 4S, and have owned … Continue reading →

It’s quite safe for me to say, without Steve Jobs, I couldn’t do the work I do. Lets get one thing straight, I don’t use a Mac at work, however without Steve, the software I use wouldn’t exist. For an … Continue reading →

I’m hearing a lot of whining about the iPhone 4S in that there isn’t a new design, the screen is still 3.5″ etc etc.  In all honesty so what?  I like the design, I don’t want a bigger screen, as … Continue reading →

Massive edit: It appears I misread the speech and that Ivan Lewis is NOT calling for state licensing of the media, however I still object because the “independent” licensing in the form he proposes goes way too far.   OK … Continue reading →