February 2002 |
From the Sunday Mail of January 27th, 2002That's not very tasteful, Mr BondageLONDON: Aston Martin, purveyor of cars to James Bond, has withdrawn handcuff keyrings and leather underwear merchandise after its US parent company Ford complained about their bondage connotations. The UK-based luxury car firm has ordered designers to come up with a more restrained collection. Nearly 4000 customers received catalogues featuring scantily clad models and offering silver handcuff keyrings, handcuff belts, "perforated leather boxing shorts" and "denim suede boxers".
Feeling a little dirty?Why not try the "Wash away your sins" cleansing bar from Growings. The vegetable soap base contains a blend of nutmeg, frankincense and ginger, that the makers claim reduces guilt by 98.9% or more. |
May 2002 |
Aren't there times we all want to do this one?A Western Australian woman had become rather fed up with Jehovah's Witnesses calling at her home. In a clever turn around, she interrupted their Sunday service by banging on the church door and offering free magazines to worshippers.
Fine printWorried about the security of your computer? Have a few files you feel need better protection from prying eyes?Nevermind using passwords that others can guess and you risk forgetting, now you can protect everything literally with the touch of a finger. Defcon Authenticator is an attachable fingerprint device, that is compatible with most personal computers and laptops. The small pad reads a single finger print and checks it with the ones on file you have stored, if someone with a non-matching print tries to gain access, they are denied. Cost for the Defcon Authenticator is under $400 and will give many with sensitive files a bit of peace of mind. |
June 2002 |
Going pottyAccording to a spokesperson from the NSW Health Department, "Contrary to public opinion, you can't catch an STD from sitting on a toilet seat because the bacteria gets transmitted internally, not by sticking to the skin on your backside." For other infections such as gastro-enteritis to take place, the bugs must be passed in sufficient quantity to the mouth via the hands.So rather than layering the seat with toilet paper or holding yourself up off of them, the best advice is to spend more time thoroughly washing your hands after going.
Bond, James BondAlways loved the man and the gadgets he uses? Swatch has released a collection of 20 watches, in collaboration with the producers of James Bond's 20th film, Die Another Day. |
July 2002 |
SpidermanWell, you may have thought Spiderman was just movie and comic book fantasy, but it seems it is not that far off reality these days.According to an article in the Sunday Mail's world news section on the 23rd of June this year, Scientists in London have managed to combine the DNA of a spider and a goat together. So have they produced an eight legged goat? Is there a large spider running around bearing horns and a tail? No, apparently the goats can now produce "silkmilk". A silken fibre can be derived from the goat's milk, that has the strength properties of spider silk, and could be used to make body armour vests that are as light as cotton shirts. Hmmm, possibilities for the fibre could be intriguing: Rope as strong as chain,… Small lightweight slings that can hold the heaviest of people….. |
September 2002 |
Diamonds are forever And now you can be tooChicago company Lifegem claims it has developed a process for turning the ashes of our loved ones, into diamonds that can be worn as jewellery. Following the simple idea that all living creatures are carbon-based, and diamonds are carbon-based, the company says a small thimbleful of carbon can be made into a 0.25 carat diamond. While the cost of such a gem, at $US7350 is not affordable in everyone's terms, it certainly makes for an interesting legacy. |
November 2003 |
Police State strikes againOnce again the Police in Queensland take to the letter of the law. Whatever you do, don't go around the sunshine state wearing or displaying any kind of bdsm toys, or you could find yourself spending your time there in a cell. In the past they have arrested people for having floggers hanging off their belts, and now you are not safe if you wear studded collars or cuffs |