Sometimes I just need to rant. Be afraid, you are my captive audience.
(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 three people forward me an e-mail newsletter for what is, it claims, some kind of […]
‘Befriend a Muslim’e-mail the height of intolerance Read Post »
Once upon a time, there lived a happy little ISP called Xtra. Xtra wanted to be really, really special so it decided to join forces with the Kingdom of Yahoo! Then, even though many of the villagers were still unsure about the whole rebranded Yahoo!Xtra site, the little ISP decided to make another change. That
Bubble, bubble, Xtra toil and trouble Read Post »
Love them or hate them, gadgets are here to stay and it seems we certainly hate a few of the more common ones. Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper has published a story on the high-tech gadgets we hate and, not surprisingly, speed cameras — the only known predator here in New Zealand — topped the list. What
This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) What’s in a name? More than you’d imagine, if online message boards are anything to go by. Reading posts on what are effectively the online versions of the office water cooler (a place to catch up with the goss) is both entertaining and educational. Now,
Naming game’s gone mad when spelling equals cool Read Post »
I couldn’t help but wonder yesterday if perhaps it’s time the Invercargill City Council looked at closing off the streets around the cenotaph for the dawn parade. The crowd was huge and people were spilling out on to Dee St, making it a safety issue. However, my biggest gripe is simply with the noise, which
This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) One of the best things about having access to the latest news online is not having to put up with the irritating assortment of newsreaders and reporters who seem to be taking over our TV news. I’ve worked in the newspaper industry for a long
News online without the irritation of over-the-top newsreaders Read Post »
The fakers and scammers seem to be out in full force right now so if you are a frequent flyer in the land of online auctions, make sure you know what you’re buying and who you’re buying it from. It should come as no surprise that Trade Me is a favourite spot for these scammers
Swimmer beware, pirates and sharks abound online Read Post »
Xtra broadband customers can now download Jody, the interactive help assistant. According to the e-mail I received from Xtra, Jody can help keep my broadband connection running smoothly and save me from having to call the helpdesk. Have you tried to phone Telecom lately? Trying to talk to an actual live person is damn near
Xtra’s help assistant not so helpful Read Post »
