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Mighty Offers with Skype this May 2008

Skype has mad offers for May 08 subscribers. It is free to sign up and speak to other Skypers and with a small subscription fee you get a load of awesome features! Enjoy :)


  • Become a Skype subscriber and make up to 10,000 minutes of calls to landlines in up to 34 countries!
  • Special offer - buy 3 months and only pay for 2. Ends June 1st 2008.
  • Join up with Skype before June 1st take advantage of this offer!

Which Countries can we Call?


Hitting Australian TV ad slots already the Nintendo Wii Fit campaign spouting a ‘combination of fitness and fun’ this gadget’s sales are sure to be massive. History showed in Japan late last year that the exergamer market does exist with over a million units selling. It is now Australia’s turn to adopt this fit gaming craze and our overweight population (on average) certainly needs it!

PS3 versus Wii - A Completely Relevant Video for this Post

Could you Spot the Exergamer?

Touted as the most innovative gadget so far this century is the Read the rest of this entry »


Cattacino Please - Excreted Cat Coffee is No Shit

The world\'s most expensive cup of coffee has gone on sale in London – priced at a mere £50.
Back on the 10th of April 2008, ‘cat poo coffee’ hit the streets of London. Selling for £50 a cup they are made from a blend of Jamaican Blue Mountain and the rare Kopi Luwak bean.

Cat Coffee - An Explanation

The Malaysian Civet - Courtesy of the Malaysia Scrapbook blog

Kopi Luwak beans are eaten and shat out by the Indonesian Civet Cat. Civets live in coffee plantations across South East Asia. They have a taste for ripe quality coffee berries.

The coffee cats digestive system utilises enzymes to break down the flesh of the fruit before the animals expels the bean. Workers collect beans from the plantation floor, wash away the dung and roast them.

Who Ate Shit Beans First?

Centuries ago when villagers worked in compulsory Dutch plantations times were rough. From day to day they picked and picked handing all their efforts to their colonial masters. Essentially, the villagers Read the rest of this entry »


My First Krispy Kreme

  • Author: johnnymestizo
  • Filed under: Bar & Bistro
  • Date: Apr 15,2008

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After much hype from friends, coworkers, my spouse and family I have finally given in to the pinnacle of sweetwares -the original glazed Krispy Kreme doughnut. I have to agree to the experience resembling ‘eating a cloud’. They are sweet, melt in your mouth and go down extremely well.

I’ve managed to hold out this long due to lack of nearby store locations. My weakness was the fact a bloke at work brought some in for a fundraiser. I figured ‘Hey it’s for charity‘ and starting mindlessly munching. Read the rest of this entry »


Top 10 Auctions for Domains at Sedo

People are wondering why I was so excited by the .asia release on my previous post.

Comparing quality internet domain names to real estate, when the hot properties are sold their resell value will inevitably go up! Check out the Sedo Top 10 auction prices.

  1. Vodka.com, $3m
  2. Chinese.com, $1.1m
  3. Website.com, $750,000
  4. Telecom.com, $700,000
  5. Annuity.com, $600,000
  6. Gays.com, $500,000
  7. Gibraltar.com, $360,000
  8. Sport.co.uk, $265,000
  9. Mobile.co.uk, $247,000
  10. Fly.co.uk, $180,000

Any doubt now?  Please comment below   :)


Dot Asia Domain Update

Note: Read the full article and get my available top 4-letter picks!

logo_dot_asia.gifOn the 26th of March 2008 [dot] Asia domains were released to the public. It has been a massive first-come-first-served fight out. What they (dotasia.org) tried to do was have pre-registrations so companies, individuals and governments could reserve their names and trademarks. As for quality updated information on the net, check the .asia forums out there.

In my humble opinion dotasia.org did well. They are cashing in on the domain frenzy big time. Check the domain tickers on their website. It is basically a scrolling stock market domain price indicator. A group called Sunrise have reserved a giant swath of quality domains and are auctioning them off for a humble penny.

  • Ace.asia - USD $20,501
  • MediaWorld.asia - USD $10,000
  • Spotlight.asia - $5,700

“.asia sux”

There are people out there who think .asia is a joke. Well I have to seriously say “.ASIA is for REAL!”

This is the market of people-countries-businesses-organisations who want to take their identity onto the internet!

Afghanistan, Antarctica, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Cook Islands, Cyprus, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Georgia, Heard and McDonald Islands, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Japan, Read the rest of this entry »


The 2008 Best Australian Iced Coffee Award

  • Author: johnnymestizo
  • Filed under: Australiana
  • Date: Mar 19,2008

Please vote for your favourite commercial iced coffee !

Well, this is a strong line up! I put the challenge out once and for all to prove which Australian iced coffee is the greatest. Cheers! :D

Thank you for participating :D
View Results

Did you know?

  • In 2006 iced coffee sales in convenience stores grew at 14% (60% of all flavoured milks) making it the fastest growing category.
  • In South Australia FUIC outsells Coca-Cola. This means it is the only in the world where Cola is beaten by a milk product!
  • Sales peak in the morning and late afternoon sales are increasing significantly.
  • Iced coffee for some consumers is a habitual purchase as they tend to buy their favourite brand.


Get your 2 for 1 pass for ACMI Game On Now

  • Author: johnnymestizo
  • Filed under: Video Gaming
  • Date: Mar 15,2008

How do I get my 2 for 1 pass?

Simply go to the ACMI online game and play your way through the history of video games! You do not have to beat anyone’s score - just finish. The five levels are all upwards scrolling platformers based on Pacman, Pong, Tetris, Space Invaders and Mario. Get fruits for bonus points and finish each level quickly for a time bonus. Relax, it’s not that hard as you cannot die. If you get hit you simply fall down a few platforms losing time. [What is ACMI Game On?]

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At the end supply your valid Australian address and within seven working days you’ll get your pass.

Rock up to ACMI @ Federation Square and buy one ticket and get your complimentary ticket free. Keep reading for tips and screenshots. Read the rest of this entry »


Wine and Music at Tastes of Rutherglen

Outdoor dining at BullersWhen: 8-9 Mar 2008 to 15-16 Mar 2008
Where: Rutherglen Wine Region - Victoria, Australia

Rutherglen’s 21 wineries are putting on a show to display their range of fine wines, foods and 15 of them have live bands!

Check out the menu for exclusively paired food & wine treats and gig guide for live music over the two weekends. Read the rest of this entry »


ACMI Game On Exhibition Awesome!

 

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This is the best $15 you could ever spend on video gaming!

Every system from every era of every genre everywhere! A gamers nirvana.

[Get your 2 for 1 pass NOW!]

After walking past the 10 metre neon Mario on Flinders Street Melbourne I entered the ACMI Game On Exhibition. It is $15 Adult $10 Concession. For $5 extra you get a loaded iPod voice overview of the Game On gallery. Skip this as you can read this narrative in 10 seconds from the handout pamphlets. Keep in mind - this is not a video game expo but an exhibition funded by Australian Centre for the Moving Image.

Keep walking straight from the entry and you’ll be at the Memory Map - a collection of artist submitted short videos of the history of Victoria watched from all encompassing futuristic booths and is not a bad experience. Take a left up the escalators and you can watch student made films in the cinemas, have food and coffee at the cafe, or buy cool trinkets at the ACMI shop. Video gamers - you enter, pay, take a right down the stairs to the underground plethora of gaming goodness.

Old Mario New Mario Night Mario ACMI at Night

Let the games begin! Read the rest of this entry »


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