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Peter Roberts - UCL - London | 20/12/2007 | 2488 views | 1 comment

Test your backup strategy - pour wine into your computer

Don't try this at home.I'm sure there is a branch of mathematics or psychology than can adequately explain why disastrous events seem to occur more frequently than you might expect. So - the toast will seemingly always fall buttered side down - into the cat litter tray - and the full glass of wine when knocked will always follow a perfect t...

Peter Roberts - UCL - London | 17/12/2007 | 1889 views

Changes to site - comments on blogs

It's encouraging to see folk posting in greater numbers up here with some interesting topics. In order to give a more accurate impression of how the interaction is going, we've changed the way comments are counted. From now on - any comments you make on your own blog aren't included in the total. Thus when you're scanning the listin... Group: Finextra site news

Peter Roberts - UCL - London | 12/12/2007 | 2553 views | 3 comments

What's the oddest location for a bank machine you've seen?

If you take a look at these photos of Tate Modern you'll notice the flooring in the Turbine Hall is in a shocking state. They should get that fixed. But wait - look at the photo on the top right - what's that lurking by the wall? It's an Alliance and Leicester bank machine. Not what I'd call art. They could have at least cut it in h... Tags: Retail bankingGroup: Whatever...

Peter Roberts - UCL - London | 07/12/2007 | 1383 views | 1 comment

Why would I need to go into a bank?

A lot of talk about branches and so on of late so I thought I'd wade in (knowing absolutely nothing on the topic) as a mere user. My parents switched to First Direct a few years ago when their bank abandoned their town and moved out. Since then they have done most things over the phone. I have been trying to persuade them to try online banking... Tags: Retail banking

Peter Roberts - UCL - London | 07/12/2007 | 2077 views | 1 comment

Work out your carbon footprint with Google

There's a curious installation in Trafalgar Square here in swinging London at the moment. No - not that rubbish statue on the fourth plinth - no this one looks like a small house (1 Carbon Drive) but inside are some interactive displays designed to help get the energy-saving message across. Worthy and some fun but we found it all a bit slow and... Group: Going green