William Gibson has a new book out, ‘Pattern Recognition’. He’s the sci-fi boy who named ‘cyberspace’, without even knowing how to use a computer at the time. Gleaned the idea from watching kids play arcade games and wondering where their … Continue reading
by j p, February 5, 2003 0 comments
Little boy on a stoner loose bike. Purple woollen, handknitted beanie dangling from his handlebars. Cherishing a Portuguese custard tart in one hand. Parks in the shade under the Information Highway overpass, and takes his hearing aid out. Feels better … Continue reading
by j p, December 15, 2002 0 comments
Software review : Flix by www.wildform.com As the tropical fruits really start to rain down upon us, tis a fine time for brushing up on cocktail recipes, smoothies and exotic breakfast juices to kickstart the day. You’ll need a blender, … Continue reading
by j p, October 19, 2002 1 Comment
Future Active: Media Activism and the Internet by Graham Meikle, Pluto Press, 2002. Book Review by Jean Poole ( first published for Real Time magazine, Australia ) I like the internet. I think Graham likes it too, perhaps for similar … Continue reading
by j p, October 3, 2002 0 comments
A wrestling match of sorts this week – in the dragon’s lair. Slink yourself past the feline beasties roaming outside and witness the fitness indoors. BonsaiKitten.com, preservers of the long lost art of housepet body modification, take on crazed bicycle … Continue reading
by j p, August 22, 2002 1 Comment