Do you like coffee? A computer programmer who goes by the name of Winter must really like coffee — particularly the Starbucks variety — because he’s made it his mission to visit every Starbucks in the world. All 5000-plus. According to his website he’s already visited 4775 North American and 213 international stores. I gave up […]
Desperately seeking … coffee Read Post »
Beware the latest worm threat — W32.Zotob.E can run on, but not infect, computers running Windows 95/98/Me/NT4/XP. Computers running these operating systems can be used to infect vulnerable computers. Microsoft patched the problem earlier this month but if you did get hit by this beastie, you’re in good company. It seems several high-profile media outlets in
Watch out for those wascally worms Read Post »
September 17 is the political version of the NZ Idol final. Without the singing, of course (thank goodness for small mercies). As we all know, too much of anything is bad for us — as the South Korean man who up and died after playing Starcraft online for nearly 50 shows. The same goes for
Hotting up for the big NZ political Idol show Read Post »
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) Gather round, fashion victims, after last week’s rant about mullets it’s time for Style for Dummies. If, like me, you’re about as in touch with trends as Michael Jackson is with reality, you’ll find the net offers a wealth of information. To keep up with
Style file for imbeciles Read Post »
Oakley is jumping into the electronic age with sunglasses that play music and work with cellphones. Following the success of its digital music-playing Thump sunglasses, Oakley plans to introduce its phone-ready Razrwire range this month.
Hi-tech sunnies on the way Read Post »
Southland’s second NZ Idol contestant didnt make it through to the next round. Unfortunately for Saelyn, a fickle public voted for the other lot. Personally, I’d rather pay to vote to get rid of the judges than the contestants. Frankie and Jackie seem to be content to offer us a second rate impersonation of their
End of the road for Southland Idol Read Post »
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) For those of you who missed the big news of the week, the hair-do hall of shame has been announced. Yes folks, it’s official, according to a survey for Braun the mullet is one of the nastiest fashion trends of all time. It’s No 2
Blast of the mohicans Read Post »
The date’s been set so brace yourself for the impending onslaught of excited politicians looking to shake your hand, kiss your baby and secure your vote. Interestingly, September 17 probably isn’t too far away from the date the 2005 NZ Idol winner will be announced. I wonder which event will have the greater voter turnout.
Let the voting begin Read Post »
