In the grand scheme of things, it could be argued we re still in the infancy of the Information Age. Many of the breakthroughs and discoveries made since the advent of the transistor were simply inconceivable a century ago. Yet despite being a relative newcomer, we already have a lifetime of achievements to marvel over.
What makes tech especially interesting for some is that it s peppered with anecdotes and fun facts that add substance to a story and make them even more compelling. Here are some of our favorites that you might not have known about.
The computer “bug” was named after a literal bug found in a computer.
Bank names CEO of its Netherlands operation, as investment firm hires head of wealth
BNP Paribas Wealth Management
The French bank’s wealth management division hired Bernt Kok as chief executive in the Netherlands and Arjan van Rijn as head of key clients in the country.
Kok was previously a senior wealth manager and director of Private Wealth Management, the ultra-high net worth division of Abn Amro.
Van Rijn joins from Credit Suisse, where he serviced entrepreneur clients in the Netherlands.
Manulife Investment Management
Adrian Chen has taken on the role of head of wealth and asset management at the firm.
Most firms not planning to use instant asset write-off
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More than half of the nation s businesses do not plan to use the Morrison government s increased instant asset write-off scheme to buy capital equipment a measure designed to help drag them out of the recession.
A survey by MYOB has revealed that with just days before the cut-off for firms to make purchases under the $3.2 billion scheme, many businesses are still too worried about the economic future to sink their cash into major expansions.
Scott Morrison talked up government s program at a Sydney business in July.
Under the scheme, businesses with an annual turnover of up to $500 million can immediately write off for tax purposes assets worth up to $150,000. It forms a key part of the government s multi-pronged effort to boost business investment out of the recession.
Pets & Animals by Isabella Magee
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Subscriber only They re hard to forget - leaving fur on your black clothing, tearing up your sister s favourite shoe (yes, just the one) and sitting underneath your feet while you re in the kitchen. But maybe you re guilty of forgetting your pets just this one time, as you wrote your Christmas gift-giving list. Henry the Golden Retriever is excited for Christmas, as he rocks some Christmas-themed reindeer antlers. Picture: Richard Walker Despite how spoiled they already are, a gift for your pet can be thanks for their cuteness this Christmas - after all, our furry friends are part of the family.