Monthly Archives: September 2006
A different kind of Monopoly
Monopoly, the best selling board game from Hasbro, is getting a modern – some might say, mercernary – makeover. Instead of the classic pewter tokens, the new edition, called “Monopoly: Here & Now“, uses a Toyota Prius, a New Balance sneaker, McDonald’s French Fries, a Motorola RAZR, and a Starbucks coffee mug as game pieces.… Read More »
Celebrate the freedom to read
Just so you know, there will be a Banned Books Week from September 23-30. Observed since 1982, this annual event celebrates the freedom to choose or express one’s opinion even if that opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular. Hence, it stresses the importance of ensuring the availability of unorthodox or unpopular viewpoints to all… Read More »
Is Zune doomed from the get-go?
Apparently, detractors aren’t too impressed by Microsoft’s latest foray into the hardware business. An article at Playfuls.com made out the case why the so-called “iPod killer” might lose the battle with its nemesis. Some analysts also believe that Zune may alienate partners like Creative, iRiver, Samsung and Sony. URGE users, in particular, must surely feel… Read More »
Singapore must be a damn safe place
A recent event provided testimony that Singapore is one of the “safest” places in the world. It has few disturbances to social harmony, and when it does, the agitator is swiftly put behind bars. The event also showed that the Singapore police force must have very few crimes to solve and very few law breakers… Read More »