Bits and pieces that aren’t necessarily tech or computer related.
Fifty Shades of Grey Author E L James Publisher Vintage Books First published in 2012 (Published as an eBook and print on demand in 2011) Some interesting facts about Fifty Shades of Grey: Sold over 125 million copies worldwide Translated into 52 languages Women over […]
Meet Mrs Angry! A few days into my motorcycle trip to the north of Argentina earlier this month, when all thoughts of computer-related mishaps had practically been vaporized, I was enjoying a welcome and very cold beer in a small village half way up the
A Little History When the mechanical typewriter was invented back in the 1860s, it was quickly adopted in offices around world. Decades later, when the electric typewriter was introduced, it was a big technological advance. The electric typewriter ruled until the affordable PC revolution exploded
Cars of the Future As a man who loves technology, it gives me great pleasure to see the new innovations that companies and individuals come out with. Saying this, I have seen the future of the automobile I think I will welcome. BMW debuted their
Yes, I know this bears no correlation whatsoever to computers or technology but I am an avid sports nut so please forgive this indulgence. Following a stellar career spanning 20 years and 878 matches, there is no doubt that Lleyton Hewitt has become one of
…two nations divided by a common language… When I started writing articles for DCT a couple of years ago, the team would get together for a Skype session once a week, comprising three Americans, one Australian and a Brit (there’s a joke there somewhere). You
A one man revolution I first became aware of David Bowie in the early 70s whilst serving the last three years of a twelve year boarding school sentence at the age of fourteen when, to have the album was a passport to popularity; a kind
Steven Avery – Guilty or Not? The ten episodes of this gripping Netflix documentary, Making a Murderer spanning a decade of the Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey trials were bleak and often disturbing viewing, regardless of your opinion as to their guilt or innocence. That’s
Following a dramatic election campaign in Argentina that seemed to go on for ever, including a historic and nerve rattling runoff, President Macri was sworn in last Thursday. If that wasn’t enough drama, the ex president, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner refused to attend either
This picture isn’t really the best representation of gamers, but bear with me; the fact that Wartune is said to be the worst possible example of oversexualisation does matter though, because it’s a fleeting demonstration of how the gaming industry is viewed by many people
This has nothing to do with computers or technology but it is so bizarre, I just had to share. FIFA, world football’s governing body which has been ruled for 17 years by an iron-fisted Sepp Blatter, is about to elect a new president. The organization
FIFA Presidential Candidates – It’s the name that matters Read More »
Since I know all my loyal fans who love reading my articles are probably wondering where I’ve been for the past month, I thought I’d write a little article explaining what I’ve been up to. What has been going on in my world involves great
Is This the Silliest Study Conclusion Ever? News is circulating about scientists from the Netherlands and Canada who conducted a study of the relationship between alcohol consumption and hangovers. The study came to the brilliant conclusion that ‘the only way to avoid a hangover is
Most Inane Study Conclusion Ever plus Where do the Chinese Hide Their Subs Read More »
Road rage is an increasing problem worldwide – yes, here in Australia too. How one human being can attack another over something which in the overall scheme of things is so trivial is, frankly, beyond my comprehension. During one such recent incident in Yuma Arizona,
Alleged Road Rage Victim Turns the Tables on his Attacker (video) Read More »
