As a Megadeth fan, I've had to become accustomed to change. Through my teens up to now, I've seen one lineup of Megadeth split up ("The World Needs a Hero" lineup of Dave Mustaine, David Ellefson, Jimmy Degrasso and Al Pitrelli), another record an album ("The System Has Failed" lineup of session musicians Jimmy Sloas, Vinnie Colaiuta and guest soloist Chris Poland - with Dave Mustaine of course), another tour ("Blackmail the Universe" tour lineup of Dave Mustaine, James MacDonough, Glen Drover and Shawn Drover - with a brief tease of a Nick Menza return [...]
Currently in my degree module, "New Media Strategies and Futures" we're delving deep into the world of web accessibility. Whilst doing some of the course reading, I just had a quick thought that I wanted to chuck into a short blog. The fundamental idea of making the whole web accessible for all people of differing abilities - both mental and physical, is a fantastic idea and a no brainer. Why wouldn't you want your website to reach as many people as possible? Hell, if it were easy, I imagine most websites would have different languages [...]
It's been months since I've felt I had anything worth sharing in the blogosphere, but I think I've finally got something. Also, I keep meaning to write a 2009 summary post with top 5's and all that jazz, so keep your eyes peeled for that one, as I'm well aware the relevance threshold for such a post is quickly disappearing. The big issue here is that I've bought a Mac. Furthermore, I love it. Even furthermore, it's not just a Mac, it's £1600 worth of Macbook Pro with a lovely 17" glisten. Why's this such [...]
Just a month ago, October couldn't come quick enough. October 23rd was set to be the release of my second most anticipated album of 2009 (just behind Megadeth's Endgame), Anthrax's Worship Music. Unfortunately, recent events have seen to it that my anticipation will have to continue into and possibly beyond 2010. Where Anthrax are concerned, I'm in the minority it would seem - I've been predominantly in favour of the band's moves throughout the 2000's. I loved "The Greater of Two Evils" and still play it regularly, the energy and live feel the album has, [...]
Hello! Welcome to one of the far far far corners of the internet, a corner occupied by me, Will. The majority of those reading this initial blog will be well aware of who I am, as I've probably directed you here, but for those who have somehow landed here, please allow me to introduce myself. I'm Will Beardmore (original domain, no?), and I'm currently entering my 3rd year of study at Leeds University for their New Media BAHons degree. In addition to being a poor student, I've been learning web design and development for almost [...]
