Posts by Nick 'Lenny' Bennett
dConstruct 2010
So on Wednesday I get asked if I would like to attend dConstruct at the Brighton Dome. My normal reaction to anything not predetermined within the last month gets an automatic ‘no’ response. However, I thought this would be good for me and would (if... [+]
Google Marker Events
My latest project involves using google maps. So far I’ve been very impressed with the API. There are plenty of examples and explanations on how everything works. However, I came across a problem which seemed like a common enough scenario yet the answer could not... [+]
Citizenship Review
Why is everything in life so black and white. Governments through history have either adopted a treat everyone the same policy or a more extreme right wing policy. Neither of these really make any sense to me. It’s a simple fact of life that everyone... [+]
Youth and Beauty
The States has given us KFC and the Playboy channel, but like everything there needs to be complete equilibrium. So to bring balance to the force to go with our ridiculous litigation culture, Uncle Sam has inspired us to have our own Little Miss beauty... [+]
SVN Magic
My company recently hired a new developer which brought the number of developers to….(drum roll)…Four! OK, not a really significant amount but enough for us to need a more effective code change reporting system. We needed a way to alert developers of any changes made... [+]
We're all in the Gutter
I’ve just read my prediction post for last season. ‘This season’s goal will be the same as last years…survival. Plain and simple. Survival not just in footballing terms but also in financial terms’. Well 1 out of 2 ain’t bad as Mr... [+]
RoR Active Records in PHP
As a developer you can become a little complacent with the framework and language you’re using. You’ve invested a lot of time in the getting yourself up and running so why look at other solutions to problems you’ve already solved? Well, there is more than... [+]
Celeb-Pity
Sitting in the dentist waiting room I have a choice of Essex Homes or a glossy celebrity magazine to browse through to kill time. In hindsight I should have opted at looking at maisonettes in Ockenden. Flicking through the pages of ‘Empty... [+]
England: The Solution
So we’ll be hanging on to the ‘66 victory for at least another 4 years. I can see us hanging on to that for a lot longer though. My dad reckons it’s because the schools are discouraging competitive competition. I agree that... [+]
Gazza for England Manager
Mental! I know, but hear me out. I’ve listened to a number of theories as to why England are so poor in this tournament and I don’t believe a single one. The fundamental thing is the players look tense and tired. This pressure is caused... [+]