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Blog Central: WWWhatever If internet years were equal to dog years, Mark Chapman has already spent an entire lifetime on the world wide wait. Many human years later, the new tube finally delivers and Mark is only too happy to be your guide to the weird, whacky and wonderful online.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2008

People will buy anything

What's the silliest item ever listed on Ebay? Find out on bestof.ebay.com.au. >>

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Don't you dare wash that car!

Amazing one-up on writing 'wash me' in the dust. >>

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

How fast is your broadband connection really?

Here's a nifty online application that will test your speed. >>

Thursday, May 1, 2008

The laziest doodle of all

Unleash the artist in you, and let digital doodles happen ... >>

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Black Google saves trees

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Ever thought about the environmental impact of surfing the web? >>

Monday, April 28, 2008

Now that's a face for crime

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Forget police sketch artists! Create your own identikit online. >>

Friday, April 4, 2008

Facebook for footballers (and other sport nuts)

Sporting Connections is a great way to meet up with fellow sporting folks: fans and players. >>

Friday, February 29, 2008

Finda new website today

A brand spanking new website that has just been launched. >>

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Music for your mood

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This cool website offers tunes for every taste. >>

Monday, February 25, 2008

What to cook tonight

Spag-bol is off the menu, honey, I'm going gourmet! >>

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Is this your cat?

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If you've lost your cat, you may need to check this poster. >>

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Is it Christmas? Find out here

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Not sure what day it is? Help is at hand! >>

Friday, February 15, 2008

The tiniest toughguy

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When you only weigh 9kg, 1.5kg is a lot to lift... >>

Monday, February 11, 2008

Is this girl truly planning on taking her own life?

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I hope this won't be seen through to the end. >>

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Daylight saving: it's still a no-brainer

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Warming up for next year's inevitable springtime debate, here's a long afternoon of reflection on enjoying the day, this summer. >>

Thursday, January 3, 2008

So much time and money, all gone

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Any idea how much you spend on trivial things? >>

Monday, December 17, 2007

Positive thinking for the modern employee

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Are you confused, or unsure of your purpose in life? >>

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Meet your soul animal

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What creature would you want hanging around you all day? >>

Friday, November 23, 2007

Badgered by emails

Okay, I have to do it. I've received this link so many times that it's time I shared it. >>

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Free music? Yes, sort of...

Record labels are making a lot of noise of late promising "free albums" online... Is it really free? >>

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Fantasy drugs? It's obvious!

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How could we have missed it? Bindeez, the Toy of the Year, was more than eye candy, kiddies! >>

Friday, November 2, 2007

Office pets: Get them working

Make the lazy, mooching flea-taxis earn their keep! >>

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

The greatest scares ever!

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What are your top 10 horror movies of all time? >>

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

How drugs brain your affect

Yes, parties can be fun, but what's really happening upstairs? Let these party mice demonstrate the effects and damage in a cool little interactive animation >>

Friday, October 5, 2007

It's all relative

Sayings, wisdoms and proverbs are only as good as the situation they're applied to. >>

Thursday, October 4, 2007

A human race of idiots, it seems

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It's true. It seems that we're all idiots, craving and consuming only the lowest of the low when it comes to choices available to us. >>

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Is your job a prison?

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If you've ever thought of robbing a bank, instead of doing a 9 to 5, here are some interesting points to consider. >>

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Paris clears the air...

When Ms Hilton made a recent appearance on the Letterman show in the USA, a creative soul took the opportunity to add some well placed sound effects to enhance her ... >>

Thursday, September 27, 2007

Let Bob Dylan send your message

How would you like your name immortalised in the classic Bob Dylan music video for Subterranean Homesick Blues? >>

Thursday, September 27, 2007

So you think you can move?

Do you feel strong, fit and co-ordinated? This video will change all that right away as a french stuntman, performs tricks, flips, spins, jumps and kicks that make the rest ... >>

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Weed education: Stoners in the Mist

Interactive education just got way weeder, with an anti-drug campaign called, Stoners in the Mist. >>

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Message tips - how not to!

If you ever need help on deciphering email and text abbreviations, this guide will definitely not do the trick. >>

Friday, September 21, 2007

Suing Google. Clever.

I hate petty lawsuits. I'm definitely no fan of folks who try to get rich off of a volatile mix of their own stupidity and legal technicalities, but sometimes, they ... >>

Friday, September 14, 2007

Funniest music videos!

Parody bands are a gift to the world. With hilarious videos and ridiculous lyrics... How much more can you ask for? >>

Monday, September 10, 2007

TV ads... love 'em or hate 'em?

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Here are some winners from around the world. >>

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Bloodsport, bug style!

Fight fans, get ready for Beetle Battling. Video shows these crazy bugs knocking each other over for the title of Insect World Battle Champion. >>

Monday, August 27, 2007

Bizarre Japanese gameshow pain

Forget winning money. If you get out alive, you're doing well. Bones intact and limbs attached is an added bonus. Have a look at some great clips from some very ... >>

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Are you a big sissy?

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You need to see Mancans.com before you grow some. >>

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Scottish real-estate for $40?

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Own a piece of Scotland become a real-life Laird or Lady, according to a few very strange Highlands property salesfolk on the net. >>

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Your portrait: Very cool, and free!

You're only a click away from creating a very unique portrait: a photomosaic. Using hundreds, if not thousands of tiny photographs, your features are digitally recreated from snaps on Flickr. >>

Monday, August 20, 2007

Save the bunny!

Should Rabi live or die? Pet or Christmas dinner? Save-me-please.com says that you decide. >>

Friday, August 17, 2007

Psycho kitchenware

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Need somewhere to store your kitchen knives? Here's a bloody good idea... >>

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Transformers: Special FX

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A box office hit: This insight into the amazing world of movie special FX was emailed to me recently. >>

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Gross bugs as pets... Excellent.

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It's amazing what people will sell and buy online. Even pets. Ever considered an Antlion, or a Billabong Bug? >>

Thursday, August 2, 2007

World Death Clock... and more!

Did you know that the earth's population is 6,611,794,214... make that 6,611,794,240. Yes, an extra 36 people were born in the time it took to type that line. Did you ... >>

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Turn yourself into a Simpson

If you lived in Springfield, what would you look like? Turn yourself into a Simpsons character with a few quick clicks! >>

Monday, July 23, 2007

Holy Ozone, Batman!

What rides on a silver toilet, wears white spandex cut elegantly by a sky-blue g-banger and brings a message of sustainability and environmental to planet earth? >>

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Cure the common cold

They said it couldn't be done, but it's official: I managed to dodge a cold! We've all heard of a few old wives' tales and home remedies like "drink water ... >>

Saturday, July 14, 2007

Netsickness

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Ever heard the expression "Square-eyed"? It's what some people refer to when they talk about spending too much time in front of the screen. >>

Friday, July 13, 2007

Russian Roulette Surfing

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Fasten your seatbelt. With directions like these, you'll have no idea where you end up. This game is not for the faint of heart, or weak-of-wrist-and-mousefinger... >>

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

The net's just too big

Do you also find yourself getting lost on the web? Do you start with a definite idea in mind and end up places you weren't expecting? >>

Monday, July 9, 2007

Myspace Primer #1

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Heard of it, but not sure what it is? Seen it, but not sure what to do with it? Far from an online hangout for bored teenagers, Myspace is a ... >>

Monday, June 18, 2007

Music to soothe the savage beast

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Never argue about a colleague's terrible music collection again. There's a world of free online radio stations out there to suit all tastes and styles. You just need to know ... >>

Monday, June 18, 2007

Find the boss key quick

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Don't blame us if you get in trouble with the boss on this one, but it could be a bit of fun... >>

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