Barry Smith

I'm Still Alive....

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Still alive and kicking, I need to blog more even if it's just to vent! Started a new job and keeping an eye out for anything interesting at the same time. (Hey ya never know...)...

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Does Democracy have a place in Scotland?

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

I sit and look through the news today and see that Kate Forbes was singled out and attacked by the Greens today largely over her personal views on LGBT. I have no love nor loathing for Ms Forbes, she’s not someone I would go out of my way...

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Why you need to ditch Wordpress

Friday, 1 December 2023

WordPress has long been a dominant force in the world of website development, powering around 40% of all websites on the internet as of my last knowledge update in January 2022. Its popularity can be attributed to its user-friendly...

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Snoopers' Charter: Why It's a Bad Idea for Privacy and Civil Liberties

Sunday, 13 August 2023

In an age where digital communication and online interactions are an integral part of our daily lives, the proposed Snoopers' Charter has ignited a fierce debate about the delicate balance between security and personal privacy....

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Devine Virus

Friday, 26 May 2023

Before your sinsYour fate was writtenDisloyal thoughtsWon’t be forgivenYou now forsakeThe force you sought outThere’s no escapeI am your god now https://open.spotify.com/track/5iTda1icTNQH81m8nASF8t?si=a6c61f55fea64e8f

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Chance favours the prepared mind - Or not

Sunday, 7 May 2023

It just occurred to me as I spent my Sunday morning taking my daughter shopping. I don’t like crowds and we got there around 9:00 that Sunday morning. Nothing was open. No food services were open save that of some coffee shops like Costa...

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