Monthly Archives: March 2011

Homebrand, the new Ikea at Kmart

Walking through Kmart today I thought I was in Ikea. Checkout the bright plastic bowls, plates and cutlery I found on display. Don’t they just remind you of the kids KALAS cutlery at Ikea?

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links for 2011-03-12

Anonymous emails show cyber weapons of corporate America | Crikey Some time back I suggested the online “group” Anonymous was worth keeping an eye on. This suggestion was subsequently vindicated by the remarkable HB Gary saga involving cyber security consultant … Continue reading

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Sydney Water street graffiti (photo)

Here is a lovely leaking water outlet in the footpath. A few days ago Sydney Water put a witches hat on it wrote ‘BROKEN SHUT’ in yellow paint. Today they added a lot more writing. And a man in a … Continue reading

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It’s open outside now (photo)

On leaving the restaurant tonight I noticed the sign saying outside was open now, so we could return home. 🙂

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links for 2011-03-05

Computer fault – you can bank on it CONSUMERS can expect more inconvenience and disruptions to services offered by companies such as banks and airlines as a result of computer glitches, experts say. (tags: computer fail bank airline CommBank ATM … Continue reading

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Is this the chick you are looking for?

Smaller people in my house were drawing their own chicks, so I thought I would join in.

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links for 2011-03-01

Fake Social Media Army Used To Sway Public Opinion | Gizmodo Australia The US Government has been caught red-handed in the war against public opinion. Leaked emails reveal how the United States Government hired private contractor HBGary to create an … Continue reading

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Sydney Institute 120 year anniversary launch

Walking through Ultimo this evening I caught people leaving the launch of the TAFE Sydney Institute 120 years anniversary celebration. Here you can see some of the women dressed in period clothing.

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