Apple are to release a new version of the iPad for 2011. In response to consumer feedback, it will have an integral stand attached by a hinge so that it no longer has to be held up by hand like a book. The stand could be placed flat on a table or on top of a lap like a "board" and will also feature a array of robust "keys" for entering text. Steve Jobs said in a statement that the new stand would make the device easier to hold and easier to type on; it would also protect the screen and "keyboard" and would provide protection as it could be closed flat.
Meanwhile, Apple are to take a fresh look at the control system for their popular iPod mp3 player. Steve Jobs said they are keen "to reinvent the wheel".
Thursday, 6 January 2011
Friday, 20 August 2010
Rail compensation to be paid in vouchers
Compensation for people affected by the building of the High Speed 2 railway line from London to Birmingham are to be paid in railway vouchers rather than cash. Moreover, the total compensation will be issued in one voucher for which change will not be given. For instance, someone compensated £100,000 because they cannot sell their home could use the voucher to enjoy a £66.20 cheap day return from London to Manchester but would have to forego the £99,933.80 change. This is in line with existing railway compensation policy.
Friday, 2 April 2010
Masterchef Facts
Masterchef HQ is actually John and Gregg's house.
Gregg's now famous line "Cooking doesn't get tougher than this!" was originally uttered by Gregg in response to a joint of beef that John had cooked for lunch that day.
Gregg receives no payment for his role in Masterchef. He is, however, allowed to finish off all the puddings at the end of each episode.
Gregg does all the washing up after each episode. John lets him know if he's missed anything.
John and Gregg are meticulous in being fair: each of them gets a vote to decide the fate of each contestant. If there is a tie, however, John gets the casting vote.
Gregg's the bakers is owned by Gregg Wallace.
Gregg's now famous line "Cooking doesn't get tougher than this!" was originally uttered by Gregg in response to a joint of beef that John had cooked for lunch that day.
Gregg receives no payment for his role in Masterchef. He is, however, allowed to finish off all the puddings at the end of each episode.
Gregg does all the washing up after each episode. John lets him know if he's missed anything.
John and Gregg are meticulous in being fair: each of them gets a vote to decide the fate of each contestant. If there is a tie, however, John gets the casting vote.
Gregg's the bakers is owned by Gregg Wallace.
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
New trains to use electronic livery
The new trains being planned as part of the Intercity Express Programme to replace existing Intercity 125 (HST, Class 43) and 225 (Class 91) fleets on the British rail network will be fitted with an electronic skin instead of conventional paint or transfers. The system, similar to the electronic paper used on Amazon's Kindle or electronic billboards, is being implemented in order to make large financial savings on the East Coast Main Line route. It will remove the necessity for the train operating companies (TOCs) to partially re-paint the fleet each time an operator goes bust and is replaced. Instead, the train driver will be able to start the train in the morning, check the day's roster to see what company he or she is working for that morning, and change the logo and livery accordingly. It can even be changed mid-journey: a new system of signals is being piloted at York station to update drivers if the franchise has been transferred since they left London or Edinburgh.
Thursday, 30 July 2009
Cycling safety
Unlike those of children, the adult cranium is largely immune to the kinds of accident suffered by cyclists. This is why it is a common sight for parents to make their children wear cycle helmets while they do not do so.
Research has also shown that children do not really mind their parents being killed, so any danger that does exist is not really an issue.
Research has also shown that children do not really mind their parents being killed, so any danger that does exist is not really an issue.
Tuesday, 12 May 2009
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Thursday, 2 October 2008
The Behemoth
The behe moth was in fact the biggest moth that has ever existed. It had a wingspan of 2 feet and was white in colour making it resemble a small gull. The name comes from the exclamation of disbelief: "Be he moth?", i.e. "Is that really a moth?" because of its large size and resemblance to a bird.
It died out in the early 20th century after being hunted for meat by poachers during the Great Depression. It was served poached, as opposed to the even larger and also extinct Behebutterfly which was fried in butter (the term butterfly is a corruption of butterfry).
It died out in the early 20th century after being hunted for meat by poachers during the Great Depression. It was served poached, as opposed to the even larger and also extinct Behebutterfly which was fried in butter (the term butterfly is a corruption of butterfry).
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