phpmailer and IIS SMTP Doesn’t Work
After much messing around, I was still unable to get phpmailer to work on IIS6 (Windows 2003). I am using PHP v5.x for windows.
From investigation it seems that IIS SMTP service has a problem with phpmailer. The error message from PHP is:-
“Language string failed to load: instantiate”
What this actually means is that IIS SMTP service is throwing a wobbly and can’t cope with adding… Continue reading
Developing Your Own SCUBA Style
New divers are often confused by the vast array of all things SCUBA. Here, I’ll try to cut through some of the nonsense out there and focus on how to develop your own style as a diver.
There are so many things to think about in SCUBA. Here is just a short list of some possibilities:-
- Which training Agency to use?
- Which dive school club?
Which SCUBA Training Agency is Best?
It’s a frequently raised question and topic for hot debate.
“Which SCUBA Training Agency is best?”
As a PADI and BSAC instructor as well as a technical diver certified with several different agencies, I can offer some opinions.
The Reality: We Are All Built Pretty Much the Same
I mean in terms of our physiology as it responds to diving. Regardless of which SCUBA training methodology or training… Continue reading
Bouyancy Control Devices (BCDs)
BCDs are an essential component of SCUBA set ups. The BCD provides:-
- A mechanism for establishing and maintaining buoyancy for the diver.
- A means for attaching the air / gas supply to the diver.
There is more to BCDs than just buoyancy though. The following article describes some key things that you might want to consider when selecting a BCD for recreational SCUBA.
A Brief
Fixing WordPress Editor Replacing HTML div with p tags
WordPress has some annoying quirks. One of these is that the built in editor automatically replaces
<p></p> tags with <div></div>
Very annoying!
The solution is to find the file wp-includes/js/tinymce/tiny_mce_config.php.
Find the line
$valid_elements =’p/-div[*],-strong/-b[*],-em/-i[*],-font[*],-ul[*],-ol[*],-li[*],*[*]‘;
Change it to
$valid_elements =’-strong/-b[*],-em/-i[*],-font[*],-ul[*],-ol[*],-li[*],*[*]‘;
This fixes the annoyance… Continue reading
Tired of Spam in Your Email Box? SpamAvert to the Rescue.
Today, I stumbled on a terrific idea that’s designed to cut down the amount of spam that comes through your email in box. It’s an online service called SpamAvert.
It works by giving you a temporary and one time email address which you can then use to to fill in all of those pesky registration forms on… Continue reading
PADI Project A.W.A.R.E Beach Clean Up Sunday 16th September 2007
Mia in the famous
Broadband Speeds in the UK
How Much Speed Are You Really Getting
Most broadband providers now sell packages offering speeds “up to xMb”. It seems that many customers are getting nowhere near the maximum advertised speeds that they signed up for.
The speed of a broadband connection can be a very subjective thing. People judge their “broadband speed” differently based on what they do on-line and how the experience maps to their own Continue reading
