Many years ago, before I'd ever typed a single character on a computer, I produced a sporadically released fanzine that was aimed at promoting the local music scene. It was a crude monochrome production that was printed on standard A4 paper. With its barely decipherable photos and marker pen headlines, it never did take its place in the newsagent alongside similar, more glossy music magazines. But it served a purpose and I enjoyed working on...more
I recently read an essay by George Orwell (1903-1950), in which he illustrates the life of a book reviewer in the years immediately following the Second World War. It makes interesting reading if, for no other reason, the opening paragraphs give us a snapshot of how immensely difficult it must have been to maintain any system of organisation in the pre-computer age. Yet while we no longer have to face many of the administrational problems of...more
When men go shopping, they really mean it. They want to be able to maximize their time shopping for everything that they would possibly need. Usually, they would want to be able to buy everything in one go. They would not want to go out to buy things from time to time. I think this is one good thing that women should learn from men.Generally, men plan for their shopping in advance. They would not just go on a shopping spree in the spur of the moment. Impromptu shopping means trouble for men.Just like a grocery list, men would have a mental note about the things they need to buy and the things they want. They would normally buy the things they need first and if they still have enough time or money, they will buy what they want.If you would get a chance to take a peek into a man's mental shopping list, the first things that you would probably find are shirts. Men love to shop for different shirts that they could wear everyday. They love to wear comfortable cotton shorts on a regular basis. It makes them feel more in control of the situation because they feel confident in shirts.The next item that you would most probably find in their list is a pair of socks. Some men like to buy...more
Expenses used to have a good reputation, as a legitimate way to compensate staff and managers for any out-of-pocket expenses they incur (as we all do) in the course of our day to day jobs. Unfortunately recent press coverage of expenses abuse, from parliament to big business, has dented the reputation of the Expense Account and its place in the...more
Was the basic bi-cycle structure enough for the passionate cyclists? It is never enough for any sportsperson, when it comes to devises used for the sports. Sportsmen demand more efficiency in the devise used by them for the competition, so as to perform better. Cycling is no exception with regard to this. Every cyclists demands more power more...more
A cable is defined as the combination of two or more wires which are placed parallel to each other, or are intertwined coaxially and therefore form a single assembly. The most prominently used cable for setting up networks across the digital interface is the bulk coaxial cable. You will find several types of bulk coaxial cables which add quality as well as efficiency to the work. Specialized bulk coaxial cable like the DB9 male serial add-a-port adapter comes with many qualities. Some of theses qualities include easy usability, long duration consistent performance, quite durable to give you the best quality, and the best thing is that you do not need to go through any kind of problems while configuring the cables. The DB9 male serial add-a-port adapter plays crucial role as it is designed for smooth data flow from the serial port. The adapter cable can easily connect to your motherboard or I/O adapter using the flat ribbon cabling system. The increasing popularity of db9 male serial add-a-port adapter is the compatibility with many bands of motherboards and I/O cards. You will find that there is amazing increase in the speed of flow of information as the result of DB9 male serial...more
Who does not know about bi-cycles? It is the oldest mode of transport ever known. In the yester years when cycle was introduced it created havoc, as many did not understand its mechanism and balancing on it had become a daunting task to them. As the...more
Over the years, epoxy has been put to diverse industrial uses across the globe. It is basically a copolymer that is created when an epoxide resin reacts with a polyamine hardener. The resin and the hardener are also generally referred to as the...more
Who does not enjoy pedaling down the street along with their friends or family members? Every individual does enjoy the ride when they either have their kids beside them while pedaling or with friends, riding the worries out with laughter and talks...more
There are few things in life tougher than going through a divorce. Getting divorced is terrible. Period. Its like turning your whole world upside down, and now youre left to pick up the pieces and start all over again.The good news is that life after...more
Angry Birds is a very addictive game, so be warned, it is an excellent form of entertainment as you use various skills to defect the evil green pigs which stole the Birds eggs. Now you know why they are angry. As a gamer, your job is to kill the evil...more
As a matter of fact, Lotus Notes and MS Outlook are the two most prominent and well established email clients across the globe. A number of reasons have made the migration between emails clients immensely popular and the need of the hour. As a matter...more