No big deal: Our planet is a mere blip. There’s a link that has been doing the rounds via e-mail lately that might just put it all in perspective. If you’ve ever pondered your place in the universe, the…
Month: September 2007
Reason to drink #1376
Woohoo, it looks like I’ve finally got something to blame my poor memory on. An Auckland University study reckons that having a drink or two might just enhance your memory and can even help Alzheimer’s sufferers. I wonder if that…
Warm fuzzies and feathers
All together now: Awwwww… It’s time for another warm, fuzzy moment. It’s a tale of love that crosses the boundaries of colour, religion and species. Um, and no, there’s nothing kinky about it. It’s the tale of a lonely little…
‘Befriend a Muslim’e-mail the height of intolerance
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) I know I’m not the most politically correct person you’re ever likely to meet. However, the intolerance of others makes me … er … intolerant. For some reason, I’ve had…
Halo 3 out in NZ first, after much anticipation
Kiwi gamers were the first in the world to get their hands on the latest chapter in the most popular Xbox game. The hugely anticipated Halo 3 was finally launched at 12.01 yesterday morning. Harvey Norman Invercargill computer proprietor Rachel…
Yar, a day to keelhaul landlubbers who talk the Queen’s English
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) Captain Jack Sparrow Did everyone polish up their parrots yesterday? No, polishing your parrot is not a euphemism for something you shouldn’t do it public. Yesterday marked the annual…