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Evel Knievel Dies

Evel Knievel, the hard-living motorcycle daredevil whose jumps over Greyhound buses, live sharks and Idaho’s Snake River Canyon made him an international icon in the 1970s, died Friday. He was 69.

Knievel’s death was confirmed by his granddaughter, Krysten Knievel. He had been in failing health for years, suffering from diabetes and pulmonary fibrosis, an incurable [...]

Clear Out

Today out goes this old hard drive. It was a bargain when I bought it – a factory refurb – but at today’s prices it would seem ridiculously expensive, as hard drive prices continue to tumble. It was a decent size then too, but I’d not normally buy anything less than a 500GB one now [...]

Craziness

I’ve always believed that while national pride is good, and quite natural, when it borders on racism, it’s going to far. I very much try to treat everyone, wherever they are from, equally.

I do, however, feel that when you visit, live or work in another country, you should try your best to follow the customs [...]