Author Archives: Kirstie
This is why you never buy from a pet shop
One of the Australian Cavy Sanctuary’s most recent rescue cases. Unfortunately these occur all too often – it is definately not unusual or uncommon. It makes me concerned about where Pompey might have come from . Any future piggy babies … Continue reading
Comics
I discovered a great resource for news, reviews and new book alerts for comics and manga. It is called comics worth reading. I use it for work! Yes, the library collects cool manga! The only problem is that our Webmarshal blocks it … Continue reading
Japanese laughs
Haha the title is a little misleading. This is a clip from a show called ‘Bioman’. It features archery and is one of those all too common ‘poweranger’ type shows. But, is entertaining due to the poor dubbing and super … Continue reading
Game news
Lego Halo is due out later this year God of war: chains of Olympus received ‘game of the month’ from EGM (PSP only though) – has anyone played the first one? Steven Speilberg has developed an odd game called ‘Boom blox’ … Continue reading
Reading for the Indy movie
Archaeology magazine’s feature article for the May/June 08 issue is Legend of the Crystal Skulls: the truth behind Indiana Jones’ latest quest. It is recommended reading before seeing the movie. An interesting story, though I doubt the film comes to the … Continue reading
Librarian comics
Here’s a few I have come across in my travels today. Hope they make you smile We wish (sometimes) — http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/amc0743l.jpg She’s angry — http://librarianavengers.org/images/lookitup.jpg Dating a librarian — http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/librarians.png
Book news
Penguin have a new 007 imprint devoted to Bond novels. They will be releasing a new Bond novel written by Sebastian Faulks writing as Ian Fleming. Not sure how that will work! It is called Devil May Care and the … Continue reading
Pro at Cooking
My second favourite Dave, from Canadian web show Pure Pwnage (sic), has his own spin off series. Dave is a little scary, but is apparently also Pro at Cooking.
New Hobbit News
Sir Ian McKellen will reprise his role as the wizard Gandalf in the upcoming Hobbit movies. This is great! I can’t imagine anyone else playing Gandalf as well as Sir Ian. The first movie is to be based on The … Continue reading
Mario’s Office
Check out this. One of the Google staffers had an excellent idea when the office cubicle competition was announced. It makes me feel like jumping around and getting all those coins. Mama mia!