Photography, random posts and very little about kebabs.
Seems to be a fairly regular thing, iPlayer Grabber works for a while. Then the BBC change something and it breaks. I can’t complain as the BBC doesn’t really want us to do this (though nothing to stop me recording it all on my PVR and then copying it to my Mac).
If you want to get the iPlayer Grabber (Mac) download it from Fader
Or if you use a PC take a look at the Po-ru website.
Other info is available at the BeebHack wiki
/edit Paul Battley has fixed the iPlayer ruby script, thanks 🙂
Well it’s been and gone, just for info everything was down as I needed the power off in the house. Also moved the Broadband line.
All seems to be fine now 🙂
Seems like an age since we last did one, probably because it was. Anyway attended with Alan, Ged, Julia and Mary (and someone else whose name I forgot). As does happen with these events the previous attendees now become part of the surgery and help to exchange ideas etc. Sadly no one else turned up, but it’s still early days. Getting word around is a tricky thing. But we’ll keep moving on.
As I was in Acock’s Green thought I’d have a shot…..
So it began…….
As a courtesy to domain names, we are sending you the notification of the domain name registration that is due to expire in the next few months. When you ****Switch**** today to the domain renewal, you can take advantage of our best savings, blah blah, blah
I emphasised ‘Switch’ as it’s a key word. Switch indeed. I bought the .net domain though 123-reg.co.uk, so I expect it’ll auto renew when it expires (1st Feb, 2010)
Act today!
So it continues………
You must renew your domain name to retain exclusive rights to it on the Web, and now is the time to transfer and renew from your current Registrar to the Domain Renewal Group………Privatization of Domain Registrations and Renewals now allows the consumer the choice of Registrars……..Domain name holder are not obligated to renew their domain name with their current Registrar or with the Domain Renewal Group
I’ve read the letter and indeed, it’s written so you are aware. However some will be caught out by the wording and just jump to renew. Mainly to protect their important web IP.
it continues…..
Review our prices and decide for yourself. You are under no obligation to pay the amounts stated below, unless you accept this offer.
So I did check the prices.
1 Year: Domain Renewal Group £20 – 123-Reg £9.99
2 Year: Domain Renewal Group £35 – 123-Reg £19.98
DRG offer a 5 year price of £65 with a staggering £35 off. Now 123-Reg don’t offer a discount, but the 5 year price is £49.95.
So thank you for your kind offer Domain Renewal Group, but I prefer to stay with my original registrar.
The Domain Renewal Group, have a UK office:
56 Gloucester Road,
Suite 526
London,
England
SW7 4UB
The office located at this address is…..
Image obtained and © Google Maps 2009
Looking at this address it also appears to be the same as the ‘Domain Registry of America’ and ‘Registration Services Incorporated’ (according to Google searches anyway).
http://www.domainscams.co.uk/ is a useful tool for finding info out.
It seems DRG do actually register your domain should you choose them, but they seem to charge over the top (100% in my case – over 1 year) for the process.
Please note this sort of letter only seems to appear if you have a .com .net .org (US based) domain name. I guess it may happen in the UK for co.uk, but I’ve not heard of one. Just as usual, whenever you get anything check it, even if it does include information you might not think another company could’ve obtained.
Not too sure where to start with this cold, it’s been a slow burner. Felt a bit crap for a couple of days, but today was worse. Nose running and sore throat, however it is now the evening (or was when I typed it) and it seems to be turning in to cold remnants. Still hint of runny nose, but more vast snot and phlegm mixed in with a dazed head feel.
I would create an image of said bunging fluid, however the more sensitive amongst you may be close to chucking already, so I’ll spare you the visuals.
Currently the temperature is normal, but still getting the hot/cold moments. Not feeling that bad at all. Watched a bit of comedy tonight, which may have helped (Peep Show and the IT Crowd).