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working out the size of directories in UNIX is really easy. Just use the following command

du -h option gives size in KB, MB etc like this:

du -h dirname

The built in imail stationery templates are superb, so easy to use, why wouldn't they be - this is apple after all. But what if you want to make your own templates because you are a business for example. Well actually it is relatively simple. The templates exist as a set of html, image and xml descriptor files. Some examples are available at Technosanity which should give you a starting point.

Unix has a powerful search facility. For the novice the following command is very useful.

find <location> -name <file/folder>

e.g.

find /home -name paulsimages

will find any folder(s) named paulsimages in the home directory

From humble beginnings this superb food heaven has grown into a superstar. A regular for years I first enjoyed this cafe becuase it was a perfectly located and convenient to Larch Cottage Nurseries, Melkinthorpe. Gradually as i kept coming, the food has just got better and the cakes have recently reached heady new heights.

I would be surprised if you could find a better chocolate cake or indeed a wider variety of superb deserts freshly made on premises within 50 miles of here, and there is plenty of competition too!

The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 came into force on 26 May 2008 and makes certain illegitimate online practices illegal. For example it is now illegal to

Alnwick Garden is surrounded by high walls hiding the landscape within. I had high expectations of this attraction, with a glossy impressive brochure and a tempting web site plus attendance at the RHS Tatton Flower Show I anticipated a real treat. we were up in Northumberland for a week and save the day of best weather to make the most of the gardens.

The lovely people at Lynda.com have just released a set of over 30 instructional videos on how to use drupal from first principals right the way through to restoring your drupal site from a database backup. There is something for everyone here.

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Set down an unassuming alleyway this hidden gem is run by people who openly like children of all ages. We have a 11 month old baby so turned up with a pram and the usual circus. Once sat down and set up with the excellent high chair the waitress appeared armed with some finger food for our baby which was wonderful. The staff were really welcoming and the food sensibly priced and wholesome, particularly the freshly made fruit smoothies.

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Housed in Alnwick's historic station buildings this fascinating book shop is a must even if you aren't really that much of a reader. Oozing with character this unique rustic book store has literally tens of thousands of second hand books for sale in a wonderful slightly eccentric surroundings. Cast your eye around and your will see model trains running above your head, the carpets are thread bare and the dust lays thick but this is part of what makes Barter Books so special.

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