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Posted by charles in Education, People, Self Development on 04. Mar, 2012 | 0 Comments
It is good to see the way learning opportunities are becoming more widely available. Computers and the internet are creating a revolution in education. The arrival of small hand held tablet learning devices enable knowledge to travel at the speed of light. In comparison, people 200 years ago went at the speed of a horse. [...]
Still Travelling – Faster and Faster
Posted by charles in Countries, Life Stories, Places on 21. Oct, 2011 | 1 Comment
This week Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh arrived in Australia. The Queen is 85 years of age and the Duke is 90. Travelling 10,000 miles, even with the aid of a modern jet plane, is tiring due to the jet lag. Add to that the official engagements in a hot climate. Also, I [...]
No Computers
Posted by charles in Careers, Self Development on 15. Dec, 2010 | 0 Comments
What is life like without a computer? Last week I found out when my computer crashed. The technician arrived and said the computer would need hospital treatment. After five days without my computer I was feeling left out and left behind. My inward communications ceased. Suddenly the phone and the fax were being used. So, [...]
Ada Lovelace – First Female Software Writer
Posted by charles in Careers, Life Stories, People, Women on 27. Mar, 2010 | Comments Off
Ada Lovelace was the daughter of Lord Byron, but made her own name in the world. Her mother provided a very strict upbringing, with a focus on education in mathematics. Ada had an aptitude for applications. When she met Charles Babbage, she realized how her skills could help the man who had designed the first [...]
