Andrew Ferrier

London, United Kingdom

I work for IBM as a Web 2.0/Dojo consultant. I blog on Dojo and related topics at Dojo Tips 'n' Tricks. I also have a personal blog where I write on other subjects, sometimes technical.

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Why do airplanes at every airport disembark at the left (port) side?

air-travel airports factoids asked Apr 22 at 12:42

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28 votes

What's the dot in the centre of the red window close button for?

osx mountain-lion window-manager asked Oct 4 '12 at 14:34

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16 votes

When/How would Star Trek captains update their log?

star-trek star-trek-tng asked Oct 12 '12 at 17:25

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What are the rates posted on hotel room doors / in the lobby for?

legal hotels fares price asked Feb 6 at 14:55

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14 votes

Does keeping a fridge or freezer full improve its energy usage?

energy asked Aug 20 '12 at 15:37

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Free / cheap ways to get airport lounge access?

budget tips-and-tricks airports lounges asked Jun 15 '12 at 16:37

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10 votes

What techniques exist for increasing the chances of getting to a destination during widespread disruption?

air-travel travel-obstructions asked Nov 2 '12 at 9:47

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9 votes

Can the iCloud sync progress be observed?

osx data-synchronization icloud asked Oct 14 '12 at 8:52

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8 votes

Do I need to wipe/clean my knife after sharpening/honing?

sharpening knife-safety asked Sep 11 '12 at 13:20

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What functionality of an iPad can I use with Ubuntu?

wireless usb sync ipad asked Dec 2 '10 at 13:14

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How can I tell when my PC was restarted?

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SOA Governance Explained

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Is there a ZIP code I can enter when paying-at-the-pump in the USA with a foreign credit card?

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What is an ESB and what is it good for?

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Visiting London in December - what is the weather like and where can I feel the Christmas spirit?

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Problems with certain times occuring twice (or not at all) in night of daylight saving time to standard time

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Is orchestration an ESB responsibility?

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How to get from Heathrow Airport to King's Cross, London?

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how to set windows service username and password through commandline

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Best practices for storing postal addresses in a database (RDBMS)?

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What is the proper dress code for a one Michelin star restaurant in Paris?

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Are there places where it isn't legal to take a taxi that isn't in the front of a line?

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Renting a car in Ireland & Great Britain: 1 rental or 2?

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What techniques, tricks or otherwise have you used to get upgrades on flights?

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Where to nap in Chicago O'Hare?

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Fastest way to get from Heathrow Airport to Knightsbridge London?

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What is the connecting time to consider for International to International Transfers in US Airports?

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What documents should you carry with you when travelling internationally?

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Claustrophobic - travelling for the first time long RSA to USA

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Is it possible to change date of a connection?

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Tool to capture all my travels?

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How will the US Airways and American Airlines merger affect frequent flyer miles?

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Can the iPad / iPad 2 handle iOS 6?

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