Monthly Archives: March 2002

So this is what the future will look like

I've seen some pretty nifty PC case modifications before, but this has to be the weirdest case I've ever seen. Does that even count as a case? All they need to do now is paint it brown. It would look … Continue reading

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"Munich is famous for its beer, rather than its sex dolls"

Sometimes, I'm just not sure what to say about a story. If ever there was an argument for why people should keep to their own business, this has got to be it. On an only slightly related note (I'll leave … Continue reading

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Irony: it's got nothing to do with your washing

My current definition of irony is this statement, written by a student in a lecture summary that I had the privilege to mark: Proof reading the paper by someone with string English skills is also a good way. A close … Continue reading

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Extinction of the dinosaurs caused by a prime number

Mersenne prime suspect for greatest mass extinction? Oh.. wait… oops. That first word is methane, isn't it. But it would have been a cool story.

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Chocolate is a serious business, people

Mars is about to change their recipe and slogan. Read the article; it's funny: “The images of energy and accomplishment have a male bias,” said a spokeswoman… “So we are trying to redress the balance and make it more appealing … Continue reading

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Get ready for more lip-pouting action!

Yes, it's time for another remake of an 80's television series. Obviously they're running out of ideas, because the remake they've chosen means that K.I.T.T. is back… again. If Knight Rider 2000 left you missing David Hasselhoff's pouting antics, there … Continue reading

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