Archive for January, 2008

Fashion Accessories for Geeks

Posted on January 26th, 2008 by Othello  |  No Comments »


I like gadgets – devices to perform a specific function/purpose, to make my life easier, more enjoyable, or just different. I’m not alone in this – which is why every high-street has a gadget-shop of some kind. Sadly the human brain is wired so you can only think one of: “bling” is fashionable technology is […]

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Romans, Gauls and Teutons – All out war in 1 A.D.

Posted on January 21st, 2008 by Othello  |  No Comments »


I’ve recently discovered a MMRPG (Massive Multiplayer Role Paying Game) browser based and free, very reminiscent of the early sim-city type programs. This wonderful gem is called Travian, and available to play right now 😀 It’s been around for a while, with active forums, comprehensive wiki, clans (alliances) and so forth, but takes a bit […]

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How to give yourself brain damage

Posted on January 12th, 2008 by Othello  |  No Comments »


(or at least cause an epileptic fit) Chuck together One dark room 100 helium filled balloons 100 white LEDs Some string and servos Music by a Kraftwerk Addict This simple formula of light, sound and acrobatic bubbles by designers “Electric MoOns” is either a masterpiece, or an experiment in causing people to up-chuck – you […]

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The most punchable Housemate ever !

Posted on January 7th, 2008 by Othello  |  No Comments »


“Punchable” is how the tabloids have been describing online scammer Liam Young of OXYUK. For those that missed his entry into the Big Brother House here’s the video summary … Habitual Liar Liam Young Enters The Big Brother House And for completeness sake, here’s link to the video of the lttle bollock-sucker getting evicted from […]

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Big Brother and the Deluded Web Host

Posted on January 4th, 2008 by Othello  |  No Comments »


Well, C4′s Big Brother series has started again, with a selection of Endemol hand-picked “characters” to represent a cross section of the UK’s up-and-coming lads and lasses … presumably some attempt by the program makers to “appeal” to a new audience, as the viewing figures continue to decline. One of the contestants (HouseMates as they’re […]

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Google begins plans for replacing life-on-Earth…

Posted on January 2nd, 2008 by Othello  |  No Comments »


Deep in an underground bunker, mad scientist geeks are working night and afternoon (real geeks are like vampires, alergic to sunlight) on the next google launch … ANDROIDS This week the big–G registered and drop-caught a number of new domains now sitting on the G’s nameservers including… androidhandset.com androidhandsets.com androidmobile.com androidphone.com androidphones.com androidplatform.com androidsdk.com androidsoftware.com […]

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