Archive for August, 2009

Need I say more


The Antikythera mechanism, besides being difficult to pronounce, is the earliest known example of a geared machine and was used to calculate astronomical movements. Why is that interesting? Because the Antikythera mechanism was made in about 150BC and geared mechanisms (clockwork things) weren’t ‘invented’ until about  the 17th century AD. Still don’t think it’s interesting? […]


I work in an office. I sit at a desk and press buttons on a keyboard for thirty five hours a week. (Two weeks ago I got my own hole punch and stapler, now you might not see the significance in these items, however as a temp I see it as the company’s investiment in […]


So you’ve finally let your guard down. You’ve reached your comfort zone and those highly guarded, protective barriers around your heart have dropped to the wayside. You are exposed. Vulnerable, but also free and liberated and happy. The moment is blissful. You feel safe. But what happens when the rug is pulled from underneth you? […]