Sunday, 15 March 2015

NZ looking to attract IT talent

http://www.itwire.com/government-tech-news/local-government/67286-nz-campaign-%E2%80%98wellington-works%E2%80%99-looks-to-attract-aussie-ict-talent

Saturday, 14 March 2015

Repair a loose tile

What can't one learn on the Internet today?

How to Replace a Cracked Tile -- by Home Repair Tutor - YouTube

This was quite a well-done video and Jeff's web site has plenty of other useful advice - Home Repair Tutor

Friday, 13 March 2015

Life expectancy in Australia closing in on 100

Bloomberg - Male? Want to Live to 100? Head Down Under http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-03-13/male-want-to-live-to-100-head-down-under

Tuesday, 10 March 2015

A game about the siege of Sarajevo now supports War Child charity

I've previously posted a link to the game that was inspired by the siege of Sarajevo. Now the developers have gone a step further to donate a part of their earnings to support children who are suffering because of wars worldwide.

This War Of Mine: Survival game releases DLC to support War Child charity

 

Monday, 9 March 2015

MH370 One year on

"Highlights - Report on missing Malaysian airliner one year on" - http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKKBN0M40C020150309

Monday, 23 February 2015

Australia reveals tough new security measures

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Australia's PM announces a national security crackdown that could see dual-nationals stripped of their Australian passports and some citizens barred from travelling. Rough cut.

Australia reveals tough new security measures | Video | Reuters.com

Friday, 20 February 2015

Islamophobia in Europe

Interesting charts from the Economist show the public perception in many countries in Europe.

Daily chart: Islam in Europe | The Economist

 

Saturday, 14 February 2015

Friday, 13 February 2015

70th anniversary of Dresden bombing

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/dresden-bombing-70th-anniversary-interactive-then-now-photos-show-scale-destruction-1487817?utm_campaign=%5bfirstitemtitle%5d&utm_content=alen.siljak@yahoo.com&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email&utm_term=Dresden+bombing+70th+anniversary%3a+Then-and-now+photos+show+scale+of+destruction

Tuesday, 10 February 2015