Today, 25 April, is Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand, the national day of remembrance for those who have died in wars, conflict...

I'm back! My computer was able to be repaired so hopefully Bytes will be a daily occurrence once more.  It was strange being w...

I had intended to post the following item last Monday but late is better than not at all.  Last week New Zealand’s Parliament voted 7...

As you know, I have experienced some computer problems that have hindered me getting out a daily Bytes . The difficulty is that there...

Watching Quentin Tarantino’s new flick Django Unchained brought to mind another famous Django, one who is probably today remembered onl...

  Due to computer problems there may be a delay in posting Bytes for a day or two. Sorry. Otto

Edward Gough Whitlam (1916 - ), commonly known as Gough Whitlam, was Prime Minister of Australia between 1972 and 1975 when his gover...

An email from Byter Dianne, a friend who used to live in Australia but now resides in Holland, the country of her birth (and mine too...

Following on from amazing divorce cakes, here are some prequels, the wedding cakes . . . (Is ...

Continuing the list of the winners of  the Pulitzer Prize for Photography, from inception in 1942; and  the World Press Photograph ...