David Hurst

PHP/MySQL, REALbasic, Javascript Developer

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard

Apple have announced the new version of OS X (10.6 to be called “Snow Leopard”) is due to launch in 2009, and with this they have given a brief overview of the expected features in the new OS. In a rare move for the computer industry, Apple appear to be focusing on re-writing core portions […]

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No petrol left - thanks morons!

I need to fuel my car, but I can’t. I have enough fuel to get to my job this afternoon, and then I’m stuck. How can this be? As I understand it, it’s only Shell’s delivery drivers that are on strike, and yet the BP and Texaco stations are out of fuel. Shell amounts to […]

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PHP / MySQL Developer vacancy and Website Designer vacancy in Somerset

Higher Sites is in need of peeps to fill the above roles. A PHP / MySQL programmer and a graphic designer specialising in websites with XHTML. The positions are based in Yeovil in Somerset. Check out www.highersites.co.uk for more information.

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Comet - I know where to go

Regular visitors to my blog will be familiar with my habit of naming and shaming companies that have failed to deliver acceptable levels of customer service. Frankly, I can be a bit of a grumpy old git at times and I do like to have a good rant, but I thought today I would have […]

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Moaning whinging American truck drivers - you should try UK diesel prices on for size

Check out this forum page http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?p=2104460.
Can you believe these American truckers are moaning about paying 62.6p per litre (at current exchange rate 6 June 2008). I bet English truckers would gladly part with various body appendages to get Diesel at those prices. Prices here are topping £1.30 per litre.
How fair is it that a nation […]

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