Category Archives: Writing

Secret to avoiding lost productivity

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Howard

Ok, so it’s not a secret, and not a catch-all… but here goes; Some days you feel like you can’t manage or complete what you need to. You can’t focus right, and things that you should normally manage easily seem … Continue reading →

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Blog Proliferation

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Howard

The last week has seen me putting Wordpress into a number of sites! Continue reading →

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Importing Old Posts… Success!

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Howard

Feeling particularly happy – I managed to successfully import all of my old blog posts (2008 and earlier) via the magic of mangling sql with textpad and php… I’m expecting lots of ‘\’s in weird places that I didn’t spot… … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Weavering WordPress

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Howard

After just a bit of juggling, I’ve successfully replaced my blog software from the (basic) version I wrote 5+ years ago, with a much more modern and flexible set of software using WordPress (from www.wordpress.org ).  So many configuration options … Continue reading →

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More Howard Tomlinsons

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Howard

So far I’ve found a total of 4 other Howard Tomlinsons!Using some of the US census data, I worked out the relative likelihood of both Howard and Tomlinson and came up with an expectation of there being around 4 in … Continue reading →

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For Every One

Posted on December 12, 2005 by Howard

For my friend, and the arrival of his baby girl. For Every One For every little life that makes its way, from conception to birth, and makes it through, I’m happy. There’s so many hurdles, possibles, problems, that getting here … Continue reading →

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Magnetic Poetry

Posted on April 20, 2005 by Howard

Kirk has a magnetic poetry set. I wanted to share this phrase that she randomly put together on a biscuit tin. I am simply awed by this: Delicate Puppy Skin Gown With Spray On Drool Wow!

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The Evil Eye : Creating A Banner Graphic

Posted on April 17, 2005 by Howard

A bit of fun with a self-photo, some layers, and I’ve made a new header graphic. I got the idea from an image that flashed by on an advert on one of the documentary channels, and I liked the idea … Continue reading →

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Google Ads – Why

Posted on April 15, 2005 by Howard

So the question I ask myself – why put google ads on the site? It is very much a trial – I’m interested to find what kind of revenue – if any – can be generated relative to the amount … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery Online

Posted on April 12, 2005 by Howard

Now available – my online photo gallery. Favourites from the pictures I’ve taken since getting a digital camera! I expect to be adding more photos over time, many more from my archives, and the best of those as I take … Continue reading →

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