As a survivor of the 2011 floods in Brisbane, I want to share a few words of experience with people affected by the 2013 floods, particularly in Bundaberg. Prioritise personal safety. Buildings can be structurally unsafe after they have been flooded or even washed off their foundations – get them checked out by specialists if in doubt. Scratches and cuts can get infected – get them attended to. Prioritise relationships – look after the … more »
Many of us have had a laugh at Velominati’s The Rules. The Rules of Cycling, are apparently for ‘real cyclists’. Fortunately, we are not all posers on carbon fibre road bikes that are well beyond our own athleticism. We are not the keepers of the cog. We are real riders who just get on with the job, embarrassing riders who are just in it for the tech gear and fashion. Said posers are often corporate executives … more »
I have a love-hate relationship with my HTC Desire mobile phone. I love the smart phone technology and what it can do, but I hate the problems that I have had with this phone. I jumped on the smartphone bandwagon around December 2010 — that’s almost two years ago. That is when I got hooked on mobile internet, but also when the problems with my HTC Desire began. My HTC Desire is running … more »
If your power windows are not working properly on your Toyota Prado, try this trick. You may also need to do this after replacing your car battery. Background A while ago I had to change the battery in my 2005 model 120-series Toyota Prado. As most owners would know, removing the battery and installing a new one requires re-programming the PIN into the car stereo. I have the PIN and followed the instructions … more »
This is my easy weight loss diet for blokes based on my own weight loss story. It is not scientifically proven, but has worked for me with a minimum of effort. Like most blokes, I had the view that calorie counting diets were for women. Most men, including myself, do not want anything to do with Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, fancy shakes, or the latest fad-diets. My approach is based on creating a healthy … more »
The Roland Cube-15XL is a great little amplifier. The 15 watt amp is more than loud enough for home practice, but has a handy power squeezer function to achieve full gain at low volume if practising in a small room. The Roland Cube-15XL control panel includes: input jack three-band equalizer two channels, clean and lead with three BOSS distortion circuits to choose from AUX in jack recording out/phones jack. The recommended retail on the Roland … more »
The first weekend of each season (summer, autumn, winter, spring; next is 1-2 June 2013), is my official, “Check your bike buddies’ butt crack day”. Do society a favour and tell your cycling mates if they are showing excess crack. I see many riders with worn out lycra cycling knicks or bib shorts showing far too much of their butt crack. Most of them are totally unaware that they are showing so much cheeky … more »