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More auto log out issues.

Well it seems the auto logout issue is still causing some problems, so over the weekend we are moving to a new session cookie based system.

This should hopefully once and for all, put this issue to bed! 

Hi there

We do state when you sign up for a directory listing to allow up to 1 business day before you're listing will show up. Our database has to re-order the search every day to allow for all the new listings, address amendments, category changes etc.

But if you search now, you should see yourself:

Apprenticeships - West Yorkshire

I get a regular email from the FSB telling me about different things going on, what issues they have been lobbying MP's etc, and it's normally pretty interesting, and they seem to be a good voice for small business.

Unfortunately my image of the FSB was tarnished when at our old office we used to get regularly pounced on by their sales guys. Each time they were full on pressure sales, and the final time we refused to let them in the office

But as an organisation, I've heard a lot of people singing their praises, and although a membership fee organisation, you supposedly get access to cheap insurance and other business perks.

So do we have any FSB members, either active or lurking who can give us the low down and pass on their experience? Has being a member of the FSB benefited your business? Does the logo carry much weight with consumers, or is it case of being a member knowing you have access to support if you need it?

Be interested to hear any and all views

credit to: rankedhard.com

An old cartoon, circa 2008, but shows nothing much has changed when it comes to keyword ranking obsession 

Trouble is I can't help being a techie, and I love the idea of it

This is very much Mark1 stuff, and is a bit clunky and ugly, but the potential is amazing and I think it's definitely a look into the future.

Think of the potential when you factor in Aurasma style Augmented Reality. Or you look at a City Scape, and stats and info is available on landmarks, or you go in to more detail on a particular object.

Or meeting someone, and having no idea what their name is, or not sure if it's someones birthday. No doubt their will be an app that takes their picture and does an image search on Google, and from the knowledge graph, you will have an instant summary of who they are, where they work, what they had for breakfast

It also raises all sorts of questions such as privacy and security. I doubt you will be welcome on a Military base with your smart glasses, or in a secure environment, but no doubt we will all adjust, laws will be tweaked.

In 20 years this will no doubt be seen in the same light as the early IBM 386 PC's, cutting edge at the time, but in reality just the beginning of a chapter and paved the way for the desktop, laptops and tablets we use today.

From a business point of view, it will be interesting to see how the internet evolves as wearable technology becomes mainstream over the next 5 - 10 years. Wonder website wise if we will have a desktop version, a mobile version, and a wearable version? 

Garden, bouncy castle and head phones

Guess it's just recycling of ideas. If it worked then, then I suppose why wouldn't it work for a new generation? 

This story made me smile. I think I would be getting continually fined!

Could work emails be banned after 6pm? - BBC

"France has brought in rules to protect employees from work email disturbing them outside office hours. Would a law to this effect be feasible elsewhere?"

Why do you think they have had their day?

From what I've read, they seem to be making a comeback. I normally associate them with more manual, technical type industries, such as engineering.

I suppose you could have a web developer apprentice? In which case possibly

Yep, I think First Direct are an online only subsidiary of HSBC. Supposed to mean better rates, as less overhead etc.

Still doesn't help you if you run the local newsagents and need to cash up all that loose change. Interesting times ahead I suspect