Heavy elements

Heavy elements

A few weeks ago I was listening to a radio program from the BBC – Home Planet [it is on…

Why grow?

Why grow?

Many things in life are just simple facts. Some things we accept because we are told that they are true;…

A one way trip

A one way trip

I was doing a presentation at a conference recently and mentioned the first Moon landing. I commented that I felt…

Friends, Romans and Dunbar’s number

Friends, Romans and Dunbar’s number

We all need friends. There is plenty of research that suggests that social interaction is the most significant factor that…

In judgment

In judgment

When I am not writing about, talking about or generally being concerned about embedded software, I have a life. I…

Bad food

Bad food

I like food. I am not a fussy eater. Obviously I have preferences, likes and dislikes, but I will give…

And you are?

And you are?

I have always been forgetful, but, as I get older, I am sure it is getting worse. I read somewhere…

What’s my iPad for?

What’s my iPad for?

I have been the proud owner of an iPad for nearly six months now. As I wrote at the time,…

Back to school

Back to school

Over the years I have travelled a lot. Maybe too much really, but that is just the nature of the…