Month: October 2008

  • Choosing a web browser – why can't I just put up with the default

    My first web browser was Netscape 1.1 I remember sitting in the training rooms of GEC Marconi Avionics sometime in the late 90’s, going through the self study ‘How to use the internet’ course. They were good courses, I spent many evenings learning better driving skills (spotting the hazards) and the most time consuming course…

  • Rotary – club visit 6 to Strood

    My last post said I was visiting a nearby club but unfortunately I was the only one who arrived. The members had all gone to a special event somewhere else. I did call the club secretary in the morning but I guess he’s away on holiday as I got no reply. I was going to…

  • Rotary – The next level of administration

    I’ve written, lots!, but somewhere along the line I’m sure I’ve mentioned how Rotary appears to be a very good infrastructure for ‘Doing Good Things’. Above each club is the Rotary District. Each District reports to RIBI, Rotary International in Britain and Ireland. RIBI reports to Rotary International. The system is a classic heirachy, rules…