Articles by Mike Bond
- Where Did The Naughty Neanderthals Go?
This explains how Neanderthal man was first discovered, how long he existed and most importantly, why he vanished into extinction, especially when he seemed to be mentally and physically invincible. Published 15May2009, viewed 68 times
- Daddy, Where Did I Come From?
This article endeavours to explain where human beings came from. Scientists are finding more and more evidence that people we would recognize as humans walked the earth a long time before we originally thought. Published 15May2009, viewed 72 times
- Pendulums Have a Swinging History
This explains how pendulums are the timekeepers for clocks. The four basic types, who invented them and when, and how temperature affects them. Published 12May2009, viewed 100 times
- We're Going to have a Swinging Time
This describes the three escapements found in most clocks upon which clockmakers are involved. It explains the working of all three, and the people who invented and/or developed them all those years ago. Published 11Apr2009, viewed 89 times
- I've no Idea of what to Sell and I'm Broke
This compares to what it was like years ago before the Internet made its appearance, to how we conduct business today. The different ways you may go; niche markets, large corporations, or selling your own products. Published 08Apr2009, viewed 72 times
- What and Why are Panic Attacks?
This explains my own personal experiences with panic/anxiety attacks and how I dealt with them. The sort of feelings and emotions I went through and why I'm more or less free of them now. Published 06Apr2009, viewed 131 times
- Savaric and the Saxon
Savaric's just returned from the Holy Land and is making his way to Gloucester Castle. A Saxon tries to kill him with an arrow, but Savaric parries it with his shield and injures the man by throwing his knife at him. The Saxon tells Savaric that his parents are dead, killed by a German. They agree to meet the following day. Published 05Apr2009, viewed 77 times
- Cash Flow Musings
This article compares the way it used to be 20 years ago, to the way we do business today. It points out the large, ethical companies who teach affiliates, to the ones who are simply scam artists. Published 30Mar2009, viewed 70 times
- The First Crusade part two
This continues with a description of the First Crusade and takes us up to the time that they actually set off. Published 30Mar2009, viewed 78 times
- Empirical hope for Panic and Anxiety
This article describes my own experiences of panic attacks and anxiety, and makes me wonder whether, if a child suffering from such illnesses is caught early enough, whether he or she could be cured, preferably without the use of drugs. Published 30Mar2009, viewed 74 times
- Savaric of Witney
This is a story about Savaric of Witney, an imaginary knight, set in 1099, just after his return from the First Crusade. We'll be following his further adventures in England. We start with him remembering back to Antioch, and how Leofwin and his son, Luke, became his firm friends. Published 28Mar2009, viewed 78 times
- The Battle of Stamford Bridge
How King Harold of England received the news of King Sigurdsson's raid in the North of England while he waited for the landing of William the Bastard from Normandy. He made an incredible march up north and defeated Harald Hardrada, as he was known. This was the last Viking raid in England. Published 19Mar2009, viewed 88 times
- Crusade. The Birth of Enmity
This describes how Pope Urban the Second preached the First Crusade and the real reasons for his doing so. Published 19Mar2009, viewed 83 times
- The Way of the Knight
This gives an overview of the medieval knight, an idea of what it must have been like to wear armour, the size of his horse and touches on the hardships he faced on the First Crusade. Published 16Mar2009, viewed 176 times
- Why Do I Feel So Nervous and Panicky?
This gives people an overview of panic attacks and anxiety and a suggestion that may be helpful to them for helping themselves. Throughout, I strongly suggest that, despite some of the excellent websites on the subject, they should always seek professional help. Published 08Mar2009, viewed 150 times
- Why Do I always Feel So Nervous?
This explains to some degree my own descent into mental illness, some statistics, and why it's so important to seek help. Published 04Mar2009, viewed 419 times
- Behind the Dial Part Two
A clockmaker has taken in a clock, in which is hidden plans for Artificial Gravity belonging to the Russians. He's sure that they'll come for it. He sits up and waits and sure enough, they infiltrate his house. Published 28Feb2009, viewed 83 times
- Leave the Weight Behind
This is an article about obesity and the dangers attached to the condition. It suggests that anyone suffering from this should do something positive about it now. Published 25Feb2009, viewed 108 times
- Behind the Dial
This story is in three parts. The next installment will be next week. It's about a retired M.I.6. operative who's asked to look after a clock by one of their younger men. There's information behind the dial that the Russians want back. He knows the young man's been 'made,' therefore so has he, and he's expecting a visit from the Russians that night. Published 20Feb2009, viewed 127 times
- How to Get Her Back
A husband and wife go to a party, and the husband becomes involved with another woman. His wife finds them and she goes back to her parents. He desperately wants her back, but how...? Published 15Feb2009, viewed 93 times
- Watch that Clock!
This is an extremely brief look at some of the great clockmakers of the 18th. and 19th. centuries, and how the Americans finally cornered the market with cheap, yet reliable clocks in the latter part of the 19th. century. Published 11Feb2009, viewed 137 times
- The Gilded Sonnerie
This is a story about a clockmaker who meets the ghost of the man who made the clock upon which he's working. Published 09Feb2009, viewed 110 times
- The Pendulum's a Pit!
This is simply an article explaining the method of finding the length of a missing pendulum for a clock. Published 08Feb2009, viewed 94 times
- The Day Big Ben Exploded
This explains how a basic clock works, and tells how Big Ben 'exploded' in August 1976. I'm indebted to Wikipedia for some of the details. Published 30Jan2009, viewed 235 times
- The Pot of the Absurd
The continuing argument between the Creationists and Darwinists, but with the inclusion of Intelligent Design into the mix Published 28Jan2009, viewed 91 times
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