Category Archives: media
NBC – No Bleedin’ Clue
You have to hate technology sometimes. This year, for the first time, it was possible to watch the Super Bowl online. Legally. But of course, that’s not as simple as it sounds. The first barrier to any possible indulgence was … Continue reading
The paperless office is coming at last
The paperless office has been a dream for probably two decades or so, and it’s now closer than you might think. With more computers now boasting quadcore chips as their default engine the capacity to change cumbersome piles of paper … Continue reading
Computers control us and we can’t stop
In the last twenty years computers have taken a role in our lives that could literally scare you if you considered it too long. Millions of intelligent people run their whole lives online and are reduced to borderline incoherence by … Continue reading
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Make your smart phone even sharper
Like them or loathe them, the ubiquitous cell phone must be among the most pervasive and life-changing gadget we own. From the early days of the ‘house brick’ you’ll see Michael Douglas chatting on in ‘Wall Street’ to the wafer … Continue reading
‘Til 10,000 Years Have Passed
The last thirty years has seen an advance in technology that must be almost unrivaled in this nation’s past. But there are a few things in which progress is not always a plus. True music lovers complain modern recordings and … Continue reading
If acne left some mementos, read this
Acting is a fickle profession – Everyone thinks they’re the new Marlon Brando, and to call the competition for even minor parts ‘cut-throat’ is almost too kind. At the root of all this tension is vanity – An actor’s appearance … Continue reading






