(This is the Online column written for The Southland Times) Mayor Tim has been copping a bit of flak over his efforts in the infamous dance competition but there’s still plenty of support for him. Right now, there’s a thread on the Trade Me message board full of support for Tim from traders as far […]
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Last week I wrote about the Komarnitsky family and their interactive website featuring the 17,000 Christmas lights that adorn their house. Online news stories and information on the family’s site stated net surfers could control the lights with the click of a mouse. Turns out it was a rather elaborate hoax. Read all about the
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So, that was Christmas (apologies to John Lennon for mangling his wonderful lyrics). I’m pleased to report there wasn’t a toaster, or any other unwelcome kitchen appliance, to be found under the oh-so-fake tree on Christmas Day. Instead, I was the happy recipient of assorted goodies that included such treats as a Hendrix DVD, Drambuie
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Have you ever wondered: if Santa and Mrs Claus had a child, would he or she be a subordinate Claus?
(This is the Online column written for The Southland Times) Are you ready for the big day yet? There are only two sleeps to go until Santa comes scudding down our chimneys. Well maybe not our chimneys. If the weather continues with its current unsummer-like trend, Santa might just get a scorched bum if his
(This is the Online column written for The Southland Times) Now that it’s a mere nine sleeps until the 25th, I think it’s safe to start thinking about Christmas presents. Successful gift shopping isn’t as easy as it looks so it’s important to know what to buy. However, it’s even more important to know what
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(This is the Online column written for The Southland Times) It’s time for another look at the seemingly never-ending range of free goodies available online. Plaxo is a clever little address book system. Your contacts, calendar, tasks and notes can all be accessed not just on your computer but also online, meaning you can synchronise
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Oh, who lives in a pineapple under the sea? If you don’t know the answer to that question, you need to start watching more quality television. The answer is, of course, Bikini Bottom’s own Spongebob Squarepants. This cartoon is seriously good fun and proving popular with young and old alike and our resident Southland Times
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