MacPro for Phil

Posted on 31. Aug, 2007 by in Apple, Big Trousers News, Hardware

Well I finally took delivery of a shiny new MacPro quad core Xeon. I have to say it was a decision made for me by the continuing requirements of current software. When the new iMovie failed to load that was the straw that broke the camels back. I put if off for long enough but [...]

Continue Reading →

Velvedene

Posted on 13. Aug, 2007 by in Big Trousers News, Video, Web design

After much messing around we finally got Velvedene.com online. This is a WordPress site that contains video and audio from the debut album “Carpet Bomb” We used one track from this album for the PhotoGeek podcast intro each week so we owe James this plug at least. Have a listen to the sample mp3′s and [...]

Continue Reading →

Wizzard Signs Tiki Bar TV

Posted on 10. Aug, 2007 by in Big Trousers News, Web design

New York Times article. Wizzard Media , the industry’s largest podcast hosting network and part of Wizzard Software (WIZD), announced today that it has entered into exclusive advertising partnerships with two popular comedy podcasts: Tiki Bar TV and Keith and The Girl. How cool is that? I think this is a first for a podcast. [...]

Continue Reading →

Raggidy Rag Dolls

Posted on 10. Aug, 2007 by in Web design

Katie from Raggidyrag Dolls has just finished the final adjustments to her new online shop. CSS customised under the design brief of Petrina, it looks great. We wish Katie all the best and hope the new shop improves her currently impressive sales figures. If you are after a handmade Rag Doll or just interested in [...]

Continue Reading →

Briagolong iMac

Posted on 10. Aug, 2007 by in Apple, Hardware

Pat B. from the Briagolong school of Fine art just received her new iMac and writes: We are delighted with the new set up. I was nervous about tackling a new computer being correctly described as a technophobe, but I am able immediatly to do all the things I need to do, no pain at [...]

Continue Reading →

New iMacs at last.

Posted on 08. Aug, 2007 by in Apple, Big Trousers News, Hardware

Well we along with everyone else tipped this but the new brushed aluminium iMac is here. What is cool is just how thin it is, up to 4.0 GIG RAM, Up to 1 TB HD, up to 2.8GHz Core 2 Extreme processor, ATI Radeon HD graphics card, and a brand new keyboard. This photo from [...]

Continue Reading →

Simpsonize me

Posted on 04. Aug, 2007 by in Photography

Now I am a Simpsons character. Have a go for yourself UPDATE: Ajay sent this one in. And this one from Michael Griffin: Carrie sent this one, now this is spooky.

Continue Reading →

Marketing Geek

Posted on 03. Aug, 2007 by in Big Trousers News, Web design

Ailsa Page of AP Marketing works and my good self have released two new podcasts covering Marketing and web strategies. We intend to continue with this theme and explore new ways to apply Ailsa’s marketing skills online as well as in general. Marketing Geek Podcast

Continue Reading →

Plaster and wood

Posted on 03. Aug, 2007 by in Big Trousers News

Work continues, but we are getting close. Jeff has been doing all the work the last month or so and we are at the floor as the plaster is done.

Continue Reading →