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New Environmental Website Launched

October 27, 2008 Posted by Kevin in : Bristol , add a comment

A new website that has just been launched for the Bristol area.

ecojam.org, a new one-stop website for Bristol’s growing green and ethical scene, is taking a fresh approach to local environmentalism. Launched by researchers at the University of Bristol, it’s a place for you to discover local businesses and initiatives, search for ethical jobs, trade free stuff, and tune into local news, events and discussions.

The site has four main sections:

ecojam.org is supported by the University of Bristol and Bristol City Council. It aims to bring together all the green and ethical people and organisations, and helps you find them.

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Get Online Day

October 21, 2008 Posted by Kevin in : Bristol , add a comment

This Friday, 24th October, is Get Online day. As you are almost certainly reading this online you may feel that this event isn’t all that relevant to you. However there may be someone you know, a friend or a member of your family, who would benefit from finding out how using the the internet isn’t as complicated as they might imagine and that it can save them time, effort and money. The initiative is being run by UK Online Centres. Visit their website or call 0800771234 to find your nearest centre.

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National Identity Fraud Prevention Week 2008

October 7, 2008 Posted by Kevin in : Bristol , 2 comments

The fourth National Identity Fraud Prevention week runs from 6th to 12  June. The week aims to remind UK citizens about the rising level of identity fraud in the UK and promote activities to help prevent it.

As well as reminding users to install the latest security patches and up-to-date anti-virus software, the Stop Identity Fraud website includes comprehensive advice for keeping personal details private on social networking websites. The advice includes these suggestions;

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