Contributed Articles
Ever wondered what an algorithm is?
October 2, 2016 | Iceni
Algorithms are everywhere. Our children are even taught about them at school, but have you ever found yourself wondering what an algorithm actually is? Maybe you’ve thought they’re something used by computers and created by … Read More
The Nation’s Favourite Fictional Homes Revealed
September 27, 2016 | IceniEstate agents might describe the property as ‘compact but deceptively roomy inside, with good use made of available space’.
A new study of 2,000 adults shows the Doctor Who TARDIS is the nation’s favourite television “home” – despite … Read More
Rows, Meals and Spills: The Life of the Average Dinner Table Revealed
September 27, 2016 | IceniThe average dinner table will endure over 2,400 family meals, 100 roast dinners, 10 Christmas lunches, 132 arguments and 93 ‘bombshell’ revelations new research reveals.
A study into the eating habits and routines of 2,000 people pinpointed the heart of British … Read More
Explaining the Power of Five: Is Your New Note Worth A Fortune?
September 23, 2016 | IceniNearly two weeks after their original release, new £5 notes are selling for 40 times their monetary value on online auction sites.
The notes, which carry the image of iconic wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill, are currently being … Read More
Spring Boot in Action
September 23, 2016 | Iceni
by Craig Walls ISBN-13: 978-1617292545
You can be pretty sure of what you’re going to get with a Manning ‘In Action’ book and Spring Boot in Action is no exception. … Read More
Modern Brits are Living a ‘Groundhog Day’ Existence
September 20, 2016 | IceniMillions of Brits are spending large chunks of their day on ‘autopilot’ – because they are living a ‘Groundhog Day’ existence, a study has found.
Doing the same things day-in, day-out means 94 per cent regularly drift through … Read More
A quarter of home buyers would pay up to £10,000 extra for a mood-boosting view
September 15, 2016 | IceniHomebuyers would splash out to make sure their property has a great, mood-boosting view, the results of a new survey suggest.
Two thirds of the 1000 UK respondents to the 247 Blinds survey said that a … Read More
Man Builds World’s Largest Puzzle Only To Find Pieces Missing
September 12, 2016 | IceniA games buff spent 120 hours building the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle – only to discover four pieces were missing.
Graham Andrew, 48, had almost completed the gargantuan 33,600-piece challenge after a fortnight but fell short at the final hurdle.
Here are 8 Innovative Everyday-use Items You Can Buy or Use Right Now
September 10, 2016 | IceniThe whole idea of buying everyday household accessories is to make life more pleasant and to streamline daily tasks. The following products and accessories are everyday-use items that you can make use of now.
1 – … Read More
Exercising our brains
September 9, 2016 | Iceni
On Tuesday 6th September lunchtime, myself and Lewis our Junior Software Developer took to the gym! We took part in a free corporate day offered by The Gym Group on Hall Road. I must say we … Read More
