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35, born in Doncaster, England, haven't died yet. Very tall, to the point where I annoy people if I'm anywhere near the front at a rock concert. Recently moved to the US to be with my wife, and my other love of my life, my cats.

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Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Fun websites that make it easy to waste time: 5 of 5
Regardless of what you use the Internet for, there are going to be times when you're at a loose end, with nothing especially sounding very interesting. At times like this, it's always handy to have a few websites in mind which'll suggest something to pass the time. http://images.google.com/imagelabeler/ - With this site, you... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) New security challenges for Internet users: 3 of 3
The internet is a rapidly changing place, with technology evolving at a pace which is often hard to keep up with. That computer you bought today might be obsolescent by the end of the month. Likewise, security risks and dangers are also changing rapidly, with new and ingenious methods to try and rob you of your money, or you... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature References to A Clockwork Orange, by Anthony Burgess, in popular culture and film: 3 of 3
A Clockwork Orange is one of those few books which becomes heavily embedded in the collective public consciousness so thoroughly. The evocative 'nadsat' language has a great deal to do with this, I'm sure, as does Kubrick's vivid interpretation of the book, helped enormously by McDowell's portayal of Alex. It would be a Sisy... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Plot summary: VALIS, by Philip K. Dick: 3 of 3
VALIS, released by Philip K Dick in 1981, represents his last major work before his death, and sits uneasily somewhere between a vague autobiography, and signs of what long-term fans consider his 'Madness Years', the time from 1974 onwards following his 'epiphany', which has been well documented many times. The truth is, whe... More..
Computers & Technology > Hacking The problems with catching hackers: 3 of 3
At present, there are several problems inherent in dealing with hacking and online crime, all of which cast a certain ambiguity on normal due process. Some have been resolved, some, in the current international climate, seem almost unsolvable. Internationality is perhaps the most common problem when dealing with online crime... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres The history of the Pac Man video game series: 3 of 3
Pac-Man was one of the first video games released that caught the world's imagination. Space Invaders had been popular, and Pong ridiculously profitable, but for some reason, Pac-Man captured the hearts of players world wide. Released originally in 1980 by Namco, the game was originally title Puck-Man in English, until someo... More..
Computers & Technology > Hacking How hackers have changed over the years: 2 of 2
It is worth noting that arguably, the first historical hacking as we understand it in the popular sense took place during World War II, along with the construction of the world's first computer. The British Intelligence team at Bletchley Park (including the modern 'father' of the computer, Alan Turing) developed a series of ... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Literature References to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, by C. S. Lewis, in popular culture and film: 2 of 2
C. S. Lewis passed away on November 22nd, 1963 (coincidentally the same day as President John F Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas). On November 23rd, the longest running science fiction show in the world started broadcasting. The series was Doctor Who, and one of the central tenets to the show which has remained unchanged i... More..