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Association member John Pease and his model trains…. “These are 5 inch gauge battery powered locomotives in a local garden.” “My current project is a vertical boilered steam locomotive based on engines produced by De Winton in Caernarfon.”
Cloud computing is the new kid on the block. In simple terms, lots of servers are linked together on the World Wide Web to provide clients (you) with data storage, and software (or APPs as they are now becoming known). This array of servers is the CLOUD. Google have jumped the gun with Cloud, and if you sign up for … Continue reading “Cloud computing, is it the new kid on the block?”
Here some pictures from the 2009 Golf Day. Mr President preaches to a captive audience. Presenting the Morning winners, Gary Payne; Steve Stacey* & Martyn Garner John Bennett with the Europa Tool Co. Ltd. Nearest the pin Prize.
As I start of my term as president of the association, I would take this opportunity to thank the past president and council members for their work over the previous year. I am sure that I will have their continued support. Looking back over the year, the membership level has remained fairly stable, although there was a slight drop in … Continue reading “2009 President's Letter : John McClarty”
Photograph from the summer walk at Newmillerdam, Wakefield.
Photographs courtesy of Duncan Purt. Click on a picture to start a slideshow.
Pictures from the 2009 Annual Dinner. Click on a picture to start a slideshow.
1. “When I worked for Verizon, I found the phrase going forward to be more sinister than annoying. When used by my boss – sorry, “team leader” – it was understood to mean that the topic of conversation was at an end and not be discussed again.” Nima Nassefat, Vancouver, Canada 2. “My employers (top half of FTSE 100) recently … Continue reading “Management Speak!!”
