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8th October 2011: Happy birthday to my daughter Heather!

I got a new Android based smartphone and couldn't resist the temptation to code up some software to take advantage of Android's location capability.

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I can locate to within a few meters using either GPS or cell tower/wifi positioning, which seems no less accurate and works indoors of course. My device won't update much while it's still, but when I'm on the move it will give updates every few minutes. The web page in the link above refreshes every minute.

Alacor Software Web Site I eventually re-launched the Alacor Systems web site. This is where you should go if you'd like me to do some web design, software, or embedded systems development for you! Alacor Systems

Krakow Trumpeter 'Hejnal' Ring tone In the main square in Krakow, Poland is the basilica of St Mary. From it's tower, sounds, every hour on the hour, a trumpet tune. If you've ever been to Krakow, this sound will be stuck in your mind... I've prepared a ring tone (MP3, 24kbits/sec 16kHz 156kbytes) which you can download from the link below. Right click on it, and select 'Save Target As'. You can then Bluetooth it to your phone... Krakow Hejnal Trumpet Tune

Hester Attwood web site launched Hester Attwood is a UK based illustrator and artist specialising in the illustration of children's books. Alacor Systems is proud to announce the launch of Hester's web site, which took place officially on New Year's Day 2010. The site contains images of some of Hester's work- you can visit her web site by clicking the link below. http://www.hesterattwood.co.uk

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