XBox Extender is a "dog"

According to Paul Thurrott in his Media Center Extender for Xbox Review the extender is a dog. Now, I have often thought that Paul comes over as a bit of a MSoftophile, so I stand corrected in that view. Worth a read if you were thinking of purchasing one.

Left-handers 'better in fights'... bring it on suckers.

Apparently, according to the BBC NEWS - Health article on "Left-handers" are better in fights. Of course, we always knew that we had the upper hand. Quick tip for all those looking to have a scrap with me...

1. I am left handed.
2. I go berserk if you tap me on the head!

Not a good combination. Steer clear.

Look how sexy all your programming heroes are...

Aspect and Subject Oriented programming: Why Microsoft can Blow-Off with C#?: "Name:Tamir Khason"

GM cocaine grown in Colombia.

BBC NEWS | World | Americas | 'GM cocaine grown in Colombia': "The coca 'trees' can stand over 2m tall (6ft 6in) and produce four
times as much of the alkaloid active in cocaine, according to a dossier
seen by Britain's Financial Times newspaper."

Progress always seems to be made due to things like war, drugs & pornography... is it because these activities go against simple ethical frameworks anyway and therefore do not feel constrained?

Battle for Middle-Earth Reivewed on Gamespot

Battle for Middle-Earthhas been reviewed on Gamespot - and it's got a respectable, if not disappointing 8.4. I am not sure I understand the Gamespot ratings as the game scored 9 on 3 out of the 5 categories and 8 on the remaining 2 which by my arithmetic gives it 8.6... still going to get it anyway - will let you know what it's like!