Category Archives: Random Stuff

The advert enforcer

Amazingly, some companies just don’t seem to get it. Many maintain that “customers come first”, but their actions indicated otherwise. Dutch electronics giant Philips is one of them. According to The Register, Philips is attempting to patent a technique that would prevent viewers from skipping through ads embedded within recorded programmes or even channel surfing… Read More »

Think global

Regardless of your opinion on the (in)effectiveness of the United Nations, it may be a good idea to take a virtual tour of the UN (www.un.org) to keep up-to-date with the latest information on international relations. And it is not just the dry stuff that I’m talking about here, although there are plenty that will… Read More »

Body beautiful

Excessive displays of flesh need not be synonymous with poor taste, as can be seen at Schatz/Ornstein Studio. Renowned for his re-interpretation of the human form, Howard Schatz is one of the most sought-after photographers whose work has received critical acclaim. Together with Beverly Ornstein, his wife and business partner, Schatz has created a Web… Read More »

Mindboggling thoughts

What happens if you’re sitting by the window of an aircraft in the middle of a flight and you notice that one of the bolts on the wing is coming loose? Do you:(1) freak out?(2) keep your fingers crossed?(3) pretend nothing is wrong?(4) hijack the plane and force it to land?You are working in the… Read More »