Did you hear about the three guys trying to sneak into the Olympic Village to score some souvenirs and autographs. The first says, “Let’s watch the registration table to see if there’s a crack in the security system that we can use to scam our way in” . Immediately, a burly athlete walks up to […]
(This is the Online column written for The Southland Times) Good morning. I don’t know what time it is out there in newspaper reader land but at the time of writing this it’s 5.41 on a rainy Wednesday morning. Not being able to sleep, I decided to see what I could find on the net
(This is the Online column written for The Southland Times) Is it your birthday today? If it is, you share it with Burt Reynolds’ former main squeeze Loni Anderson and Neil Armstrong, the original moonwalker (Michael Jackson, eat your heart out). If you want to know more about famous birthdays, then check out the
Surfing for memories Read Post »
What do you call Postman Pat when he retires? Pat.
Postman Pat, the later years Read Post »
MICROSOFT WIRELESS OPTICAL DESKTOP EXECUTIVE EDITION; Optical Desktop Elite has an estimated retail price of $299 (and batteries are included): If you’re sick of getting tangled up with cords and wires, Microsoft’s new Wireless Optical Desktop Executive Edition could be the answer you’re looking for. I got a new kitten just before Christmas and, like most
Microsoft wireless desktop (review) Read Post »
British anti-virus firm Sophos found a work wanted ad tucked away in the code of the MyDoom.U and MyDoom.V worms. In a bad sign for the virus-writer, the worm isn’t spreading too fast but I suppose you have to give him or her an A for ingenuity. If you use a webcam, take note: Sophos
A for ingenuity; F for effectiveness Read Post »
TOEJAM AND EARL III: MISSION TO EARTH, for Xbox; published by Microsoft Game Studios, RRP $129.95: Funky aliens Toejam and Earl are back, along with their new homegirl, Latisha, with a whole new adventure in this fun game that will suit the whole family. As in earlier games, presents are a big part of the
Presents and aliens Read Post »
(This is the Online column, written for The Southland Times) Top New Zealand auction site Trade Me has had a bit of a facelift during the past couple of weeks. Trade Me’s management team had been promising the revamp for months in an effort to break some of the auction categories into smaller groups and
Trade Me: listen to the masses Read Post »
