Power hungry gadgets [Updated]
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008 Posted in Games, News | No Comments »I should have expected this, but perhaps I'm a little slow, eh? A number of places (see Gizmodo and The Age for some examples) are reporting that many of today's little gadgets are costing consumers far more than they imagine- ...
So-called “Lost Tribe” discovered
Monday, June 2nd, 2008 Posted in News | 2 Comments »OK, so it's not exactly the latest news, but I only found out today. I'm talking about the recent release of photo's of a 'lost tribe' in Brazil. This just blows me away- not so much the fact that "uncontacted" ...
Sharon Stone apologises
Saturday, May 31st, 2008 Posted in News | No Comments »Remember Sharon Stone's comments about China's recent misfortunes and karma? Well, apparently she has seen the error of her ways. An apology was released by Dior (yes, the label) in Ms. Stone's name, which was released more to save the ...
Sharon Stone comments on China and Karma
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008 Posted in News | 1 Comment »Did you catch wind of this? On the UK Telegraph website, Sharon Stone was reported as stating that China may have had the recent Earthquakes due to Karma- as a result of their treatment of the Tibetan people. Wow. She must ...
Wii Fit: Should kids be called ‘Obese’?
Sunday, May 18th, 2008 Posted in Games, News | 2 Comments »Whilst looking through Kotaku, as I do daily, I came across this story, which mentions that perhaps children shouldn't be playing Wii Fit, as the use of BMI may not be suitable for them. Nintendo's response to this claim is ...
Chinese meeting with the Dalai Lama
Monday, May 5th, 2008 Posted in News | No Comments »Finally, talks have resumed between representatives of China and those of the Dalai Lama, and it seems that they will continue over the next few days. It's interesting, you know, looking at how the two sides of the argument have changed. ...
Rock Band madness… Wait… That’s not Rock Band… That’s-
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 Posted in Games, News | 1 Comment »Guitar Hero. Gizmodo (and the rest of the net) posted this article today... Apparently, the geniuses at Activision have decided that the next Guitar Hero will come with multiple instruments and a microphone. Sounds like Rock Band to me... And ...
Wii to get its sexy on?
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 Posted in Games, News | No Comments »After reading this post and its associated comments, I find myself in a quandary. It's a big quandary, but lacking in amenities, so it kind of sucks to be there. Nevertheless, a quandary I am in. Do I believe? Can I ...
Priestly indiscretions and Papal apologies
Friday, April 18th, 2008 Posted in News | No Comments »The Pope met with victims of sex abuse today in Washington, DC. I think this is a good thing. Rather than trying to ignore the problem, at least he is trying to acknowledge it, and seems to be holding himself ...
Spaceport in Oz? Sweet!
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 Posted in News | No Comments »I'm pretty sure every guy out there has dreamt of becoming the cool spaceman- with a shiny suit, and a laser pistol, and big boots and stuff. And a wicked cool, customisable helmet, with pandas on the side. Wait... I ...
More company talk.
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 Posted in News | 3 Comments »How's this? Continuing on from my previous rant regarding a bosses control over our awesomely sexy emails comes a story about the banning of Facebook and other such Social Networking sites in the workplace. While I was totally for bosses ...
More on the Rock Band disaster…
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008 Posted in Games, News | No Comments »Told you I'd follow it up... Check this out... There is a possibility that the May release of Rock Band in Europe might only be for the Xbox 360... Seems that there is a possibility that the Wii, PS3 and ...
Company, man.
Monday, April 14th, 2008 Posted in News | No Comments »Well, I was perusing this little nugget of goodness, and it got me thinking- what do you expect from your boss? This article describes how the government wishes to make an amendment that would allow one's employer to read their ...
