So NASA has decided not to repair the Shuttle. Ever since the Columbia tragedy, the Space Shuttle has come under increased scrutiny. Just as by the time Apollo 13 was launched, people were becoming blase about man landing on the Moon, Shuttle launches had become somewhat of a formality. February 1st, 2003 bought the dangers [...]
I’ve been holding off buying an iMac until OSX Leopard comes out. The idea of an all-in-one desktop that I don’t have to faff around with (and which can dual-boot windows) is particularly appealing. I’m not going to go into a Mac v PC rant, and I’ll concede that a desktop PC is probably better [...]
In what is probably the most exciting season of Formula One since the 80′s, it is great to see the media actually spending some time covering the sport, as opposed to noting what colour socks David Beckham is wearing during training for LA Galaxy… Not to be outdone with ITV bagging britains last F1 world [...]
Well, I’m getting to the point where I have to sell my old car to make way for my new one. It’s quite a sad experience, to be honest. My current Beetle is the first car I have actually bought with my own money. Every penny of the loan was paid for by me, and [...]
The Scout Association celebrates its centenary today. As a former scout, I am wishing that I was still involved at the moment, with the world Jamboree currently taking place in Chelmsford at the moment. The event looks huge, with scouts from all over the world attending. But how relevant is scouting in today’s society? In [...]