U2 manager, Paul McGuinness (right) has called upon Internet Service Providers to introduce draconian policies aimed at disconnecting file sharers, music pirates and other ne’er-do-wells. During the International Managers Summit at the MIDEM music conference, McGuinness also urged governments to ensure that ISPs kick back at the little guy.
He blamed the record companise for allowing [...]
Better late than never, eh? This is my second attempt at a webcomic!
The idea is a bit of an old one I had. Originally it was going to be a sketch for a series of entries me and Hudders preparing for channel 4. As you can probably tell I didn’t have my nifty graphics tablet [...]
Fast food giant, Maccy D’s has been granted permission by the government of these here sceptred isles to give out diplomas that carry the same weight as GCSEs and A-Levels to their staff. In theory, this will mean that McDonalds staff will be able to work towards nationally-recognised certificates in such fields as health and [...]
Those of us who live outside of that glorious republic, the United States of America might have missed the outrage its mainstream media has traditionally levelled against video games. Whether it’s Jack Thompson linking any and every crime ever committed to video games, or whether it’s mindless “pundits” appearing on TV, lamenting the fact that [...]
I was just trawling the Interwebs this morning and stumbled across this bizarre story from 2003 when Tucson-based porn site owner, Tyrone Henry, was jailed for “fraud” when he lured two girls into his home, convincing them it was market research for a new face cream he was developing called “White Dew”.
The girls, aged 15 [...]
It’s true, I only just found out myself!
According to many sources such as The New York Times, 28 year old actor Heath Ledger died today of suspected suicide or overdose.
“Heath Ledger was found dead this afternoon in an apartment in Manhattan inhabited by the actress Mary-Kate Olsen, according to the New York City police. Signs [...]