Tarot going seriously overboard [rant]
Tarot is usually played by people who want to guide their thoughts – mostly about the future of their own,… more
Computer system evaluation criteria – The Orange Book [support]
Some things can be planned. Since computers have not changed too much in the way they are constructed since many… more
Are you concerned whether you are part of a simulation ? [zeitgeist]
Now is a pretty good time to be concerned whether you are, in fact, part of a simulation. ‘Cyberpunk’ has… more
iPod mini static crackling noise [laboratories]
iPod mini’s static noise or crackling noise problems have been infamous. To the best of my knowledge, neither a closer… more
BOH Cameronian Gold Blend [product tip – black tea]
Sometimes we require a stimulating drink. While people bend over backwards for espresso, coffee or coffeine-containing junk-drinks such as Coca… more
What do IQ tests test? [people thrown into existence]
There are some rumors that IQ tests test intelligence. Try these here (they are both free and there is no… more
Make photos look … retro? Digital lomography? [tech rant]
Janet and John, discussing Lomography: Now, these are troubled times when it comes to photography (what camera to use?) –… more
Samichlaus, Christmas, decorate [do it]
Samichlaus and Christmas are up. Switzerland has this tradition, whereas Samichlaus comes into parties that are held around the 6th… more
Smelly cellar
We bought a house and moved in. After a while, our cellar was smelly, and I wondered why. The stinking… more
Creatures from primordial silicone [historical article]
CREATURES FROM PRIMORDIAL SILICON Davidson, Clive. “Creatures from primordial silicon.” New Scientist, vol.156, no.2108, p.30-35 (November 15, 1997). This is… more