By Mark O’Neill Contributing Writer, [GAS] A Spanish office worker has been jailed for two years after he “hacked” into the computer of his ex-boss, retrieved hundreds of emails that the man had deleted and then sent them on to lots of other people. The emails were said to be “highly personal” and contained details […]
By PatB Contributing Writer, [GAS] The Internet, and especially blogs, are quickly becoming recognized as a great source of debate and opinion on controversial topics. Stories that begin in the mainstream media often spill over to blogs for discussion, and more and more often now, people form their own opinions after reading both sides of […]
A while ago, Nokia launched a site that featured a strange box that could be unlocked by solving various puzzles. When opened, the box promised to present “The Weirdest Clip Ever Made”. Well folks, the mysterious clip has just been released to the public, and I must admit, it may really be one of the […]
By Mark O’Neill
Contributing Writer, [GAS]
A political row is erupting in Scotland after it emerged that 8,300 Scottish schoolchildren are to be biometrically fingerprinted at a cost of 20,000 pounds ($37,300) per school per year. As well as the staggering cost, angry parents are also voicing their opposition to the Big Brother privacy intrusions into their children’s lives.
It’s all part of a pilot scheme which is being tested at eight secondary schools (high schools) at East Dunbartonshire. Supporters of the scheme are citing the advantages of the fingerprinting database including class attendance monitoring, better monitoring of library book borrowing and the buying of school meals (and the end of stigma for those who receive free meals).
By Jimmy Rogers Contributing Writer, [GAS] It’s hard to imagine that Barack Obama got sucked into something like this, but clearly even he isn’t immune to the ravages of the internet. If you were going to vote for him, I’m sorry but all hope is now lost. Just watch, spoilers after the jump:
By Mark O’Neill Contributing Writer, [GAS] I’ve just returned from a short holiday to Scotland and one of the highlights of my trip was a visit to a standup comedy show at the Edinburgh Festival. The comedian in question was Dean Haglund. Don’t know who he is? Well here he is with my girlfriend and […]
In the following three videos, you’ll see how various kinds of traffic flow all over Britain, from the exchange of data all over the country, to the various routes of planes and ships during a typical day.
Let’s admit it, most elderly people can’t handle today’s “new fangled” television remotes. They all think that they’ll break something if they hit a button they’ve never touched before. Even my parents, who are in their mid-60s, look like complete idiots when trying to switch from one television channel to another. They’re so slow to […]
By Mark O’Neill Contributing Writer, [GAS] Chris Brogan has some great ideas on how to pitch the concept of “social media” to your boss. This can be particularly useful if your superior is a Pointy-Haired Dilbert-like boss whose mind is still in the Medieval Ages when it comes to business. Back in 2002, when I […]
A hip-hop tribute to life’s most uncomfortable moments, nerdcore-style Beastie Boys-style. Enjoy!