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The Truth About Computer Experts

24 Aug 2009

If you know how to do a couple of things with a computer you quickly find yourself being "elected" as the family computer expert

Sound familiar?

Do you get those completely random queries about software you've never used and hardware you wouldn't even want to buy?

XKCD sum it up nicely:

The Ultimate Asterix Collector's Item

17 Aug 2009

Attakus are producing a limited run of 500 Asterix statue sets called: 50 Years Of Friendship.

The set incorporates over 50 characters from the comic strip:

Here's a closeup:

It also comes with a certificate, in true Asterix style, of course!

Now for the bad news ... if you want to get your hands on one of these sets they cost 1500 euro (excluding shipping)

Full details on the Attakus site

Yet Another Twitter Inspired TShirt

13 Aug 2009

There's a lot of tshirts floating around these days that are inspired by Twitter, Facebook or one of the plethora of social media sites and services.

This one made me grin:

More info here

Do Not Disturb

29 Mar 2009

If you've ever stayed in a hotel you've probably seen one of those "do not disturb" signs that you can hang on the door handle.

This one is a little bit different - quite a clever twist on an old concept. Turned one way it says "go away", but if you twist it the other way it invites you in...