Category Archives: Tip

The Own Art scheme

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Matthew Wilcoxson

Here’s a really nice way to buy some prised pieces of art – be it anything from paintings to pottery. It’s a scheme run by the Arts Council in England (And therefore only available in England – sorry world.) They … Continue reading →

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Google Vacking – See the world!

Posted on June 24, 2007 by Matthew Wilcoxson

I was going to do some University work today but then I came across the latest Google Hack. It isn’t as illegal as it sounds though, it just involves you searching for certain terms using google. Start with this: inurl:view/view.shtml. … Continue reading →

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Website blog updater.

Posted on March 29, 2007 by Matthew Wilcoxson

Last night I added my first real, AJAX + php code to my website. It basically just gets my blog information then adds a list of my last five blogs to my front page. Look at the bottom of here:www.akademy.co.uk … Continue reading →

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totd: Registering at Doctors

Posted on March 11, 2006 by Matthew Wilcoxson

Do NOT wait until your ill to register at a Doctors. It will take longer than you think, I’d put aside a week from the point you decided toregister until the time you see a doctor. You’ll likely need to … Continue reading →

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totd: Purchasing stuff on credit.

Posted on January 18, 2006 by Matthew Wilcoxson

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with buying stuff on credit, but here’s a little tip about it. Even if your absolutely sure you’ll get the credit, NEVER put down a deposit on the goods BEFORE you get confirmation of … Continue reading →

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totd: Ice cream meltdown.

Posted on January 5, 2006 by Matthew Wilcoxson

Hot apple pie and ice cream – my favourite desert. Just pop the pie in the over for 10 minutes if its small, and 20 minutes if its a big one. BUT! If the ice cream is a bit to … Continue reading →

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totd: Christmas shop after Christmas

Posted on December 27, 2005 by Matthew Wilcoxson

When’s the best time to shop for new Christmas stuff? And I’m talking about new decorations, new christmas lights, wrapping paper, christmas cards and all that stuff… The end of December of course. All the shops are getting rid of … Continue reading →

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totd: Girlfriends and blogs

Posted on December 27, 2005 by Matthew Wilcoxson

I made the mistake of telling my girlfriend I had a blog today and now she wants to know where it is, but I don’t really want her to read it (or in fact anyone I know to read it). … Continue reading →

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totd: Christmas shop before Christmas Eve.

Posted on December 25, 2005 by Matthew Wilcoxson

Always make sure you finish your christmas shopping before it gets to Christmas Eve. There is nothing fun about pressure shopping, not for you and certainly not for the people who receive the rubbish you’ve had to buy them! Plus, … Continue reading →

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Tip's of the day.

Posted on December 25, 2005 by Matthew Wilcoxson

As this is suppose to be an academy of life I am going to try to produce helpful tips to make your life easier than mine. Sometimes they may be silly, sometimes they may be useful, but in the end, … Continue reading →

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