I’m now known as a Systems Analyst. Previously a Technical Architect and before that a Technical Developer. In three years I’ve not really changed what I do, although of course the projects that we undertake have evolved.

The number to listen to and delete SMS messages is 0845 602 1111

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=502514633

Since they’ve tried a few times (and genuinely I’ve been unavailable or on another call) but never left a voicemail, I had my suspisions.

Interestingly, searching on Google for the number involved revealed my suspicisions are true:

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=02920240069

Loads of people moaning about this company trying to sell them upgrades and changes of contracts. I think I’ll continue to “miss” their calls.

I’ve converted my personal email account to GMail to take advatage of the web based and POP3 interface, 2Gb storage, conversation feature – and above all, excellent spam filtering.

I’m also using Google Calendar to manage my work in-out schedule and use it to view my collegues schedules using shared calendars. Once I can get an Outlook-to-Google-Calendar sync going I’ll also be using it for my personal calendar. The requirement to keep Outlook in the loop is due to my mobile phone and PDA both syncronising to the same source.

Google Notebook is keeping track of all sorts of information for me, with it’s Web 2.0 interface and Internet Explorer add-in and the Google Toolbar (along with ‘hosted’ bookmarks) is allowing me to search a wide range of sources and keep track of my favourite sites extremely easily. Scarily easy.

Google Desktop is indexing all my emails and data files and the search interface is very handy. Almost forgot to mention Google Talk for the occasional text chat with various friends and colleagues. An uncluttered and simple interface is quite refreshing.

I suggest if you haven’t made use of these tools, you take a look. Everything is accessed via a single ‘Google account’ which can either be linked to GMail or if you already have an email address, it can use that.

Having then browsed around the RecycleNow web site, I’ve found it’s an excellent resource with loads of information about what you can recycle, where you can recycle and who to contact. It’s a well designed site (looks accessible and good use of CSS layout) with a Web 2.0 feel. It also makes use of Google Maps for recycling locations which works really well.

Have a look – http://www.recyclenow.com/

There’s two campaigns – one to deregulate and one to “keep Sundays special” – websites at http://www.mysundaymychoice.com/ and http://www.keepsundayspecial.org.uk/ respectively.

I’m of mixed opinion on this topic – but what do you think? Post comments below, I’d be interested to hear.

For the last 4 1/2 years I’ve been using Mum’s car which has generally been fine, we don’t often need it at the same time. However with the office move to Gatwick looming I’m going to need to have a car all day every day to get to work.

I knew this day would come, so I’ve been saving up like a good boy for about a year, which has allowed me to spend a reasonable amount on a car only 7 months old.

I’ve got a 05-reg Vauxhall Astra SXi, 1.6 16v. It’s a fairly top-end model for an excellent price, which is very good. I’m really pleased – it’s done about 150 miles in just under a week :p