The new MacBook Air is the thinnest and lightest ever - less than 3/4 inch at its thickest and weighing less than 2 pounds. Stunning, portable design :)
Very impressive. And yes, I do want one!
Friday, 22 October 2010
Monday, 11 October 2010
Television Scheduling
Pow! What a night in store this evening on terrestrial TV:
19:00 Channel Four News - The highest quality prime-time news on the box in my humble opinion.
Then, at 20:00... wallop! Out with the big 'uns!
BBC Two: Masterchef: The Professionals - fine food, fine viewing.
ITV: Wild Britain with Ray Mears - a brand new series with the greatest outdoors expert in the world.
Channel Four: The Real Vikings: A Time Team Special - Tony Robinson uncovering the Viking way of life.
Five: The Gadget Show - the best thing on Five is one of the best things on the box!
Hold on! It's coming up to 21:00:
BBC One: Spooks - Fast paced espionage in this drama series of the finest caliber.
BBC Two: Horizon: What Happened Before the Big Bang - Exploring our knowledge of the earliest moments in time.
ITV: Whitechapel - A hot new thriller series.
Now, why oh, why, oh why is the rest of the week so 'dry' by way of quality and attraction? And why do all the best programmes of the week have to be on at the same time? I'm so frustrated! Why can't the schedulers work-out that the best way to maximise their audience share is to spread the love throughout the week more effectively?
19:00 Channel Four News - The highest quality prime-time news on the box in my humble opinion.
Then, at 20:00... wallop! Out with the big 'uns!
BBC Two: Masterchef: The Professionals - fine food, fine viewing.
ITV: Wild Britain with Ray Mears - a brand new series with the greatest outdoors expert in the world.
Channel Four: The Real Vikings: A Time Team Special - Tony Robinson uncovering the Viking way of life.
Five: The Gadget Show - the best thing on Five is one of the best things on the box!
Hold on! It's coming up to 21:00:
BBC One: Spooks - Fast paced espionage in this drama series of the finest caliber.
BBC Two: Horizon: What Happened Before the Big Bang - Exploring our knowledge of the earliest moments in time.
ITV: Whitechapel - A hot new thriller series.
Now, why oh, why, oh why is the rest of the week so 'dry' by way of quality and attraction? And why do all the best programmes of the week have to be on at the same time? I'm so frustrated! Why can't the schedulers work-out that the best way to maximise their audience share is to spread the love throughout the week more effectively?
Monday, 4 October 2010
Ch-ch-changes!
Crunch! Things are changing in the UK as we try to pay off our national debt. Today the Chancellor, George Osborne, announced reform to child benefit, so that those paying top rate tax will not receive child benefit from 2013. That means if one parent in the family earns more than £44,000 a year - they won't receive the benefit. Sounds pretty fair to me as surely those who are less well-off shouldn't be subsidising the cost of raising a family for the wealthier.
And earlier in the year, during his emergency budget, Osborne announced, amongst other things there'd be an increase in VAT - up from 17.5% to 20% from 4th January 2011.
The stark fact is our nation's deficit is £149billion!!! That calls for real belt and braces action.
And the PM, David Cameron claims that an overhaul to the welfare system is very much on the cards. He's hoping that no-one will be in a position where it pays more to be at home than at work.
There's also changes to the workplace as well, that to be honest seem a bit ill-thought-through. It seems like everyone's got a claim to be a victim under 'The Equality Act 2010', and businesses could be hit hard as a result according to Duncan Bannatyne.
And earlier in the year, during his emergency budget, Osborne announced, amongst other things there'd be an increase in VAT - up from 17.5% to 20% from 4th January 2011.
The stark fact is our nation's deficit is £149billion!!! That calls for real belt and braces action.
And the PM, David Cameron claims that an overhaul to the welfare system is very much on the cards. He's hoping that no-one will be in a position where it pays more to be at home than at work.
There's also changes to the workplace as well, that to be honest seem a bit ill-thought-through. It seems like everyone's got a claim to be a victim under 'The Equality Act 2010', and businesses could be hit hard as a result according to Duncan Bannatyne.
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