http://www.mibbit.com (Handy for when firewalls block IRC ports!)

I use it when I need to connect to technical IRC channels to get / give help when behind a firewall.

http://ftptest.net

Useful for testing internal / external servers without worrying about your own external access security configuration.

http://www.ascii-code.com

A useful website listing all the ascii codes available.

To use them practically;

1. Find the character you want to use from the “Symbol” column.
2. Press and hold the “Alt” key and use your number pad to type the digit(s) listed  in the “DEC” column of that character’s row.

This will return the relevant character to wherever you are currently typing.

Some codes I find useful; (“Alt” + the following on the “Num Pad”)

0128 = €
0162 = ¢
0163 = £
0165 = ¥

0153 = ™
0169 = ©
0174 = ®

0177 = ±
0215 = ×
0247 = ÷
0186 = º
0185 = ¹
0178 = ²
0179 = ³

0191 = ¿

Still in a bit of shock about this really, but as a born (& “1/2 bred”) Chilean all I can do is beg everyone to help Chile NOW!

There are so many organisations out there helping that I am in no possition to choose your method of aid for you.

But as a huge fan of UNICEF and Google the best I can do is point you all to the link below, and let you choose how best you can help;

http://www.google.com/relief/chileearthquake/

Thank you. Really. Every gesture of support means a great deal to all us Chileans!

Muchisimas Gracias!

Plans are afoot to cripple / diminish one of the “crown jewels” of English, and indeed British culture!!!

Please visit the link below to swiftly and effectively express your displeasure and support the Beeb!

http://www.avaaz.org/en/save_the_bbc/?cl=492405829&v=5507