Oh, random items, how I loath thee.

This post is really just a bunch of random items, so if you where expecting a point now would be a good time to direct your browser elsewhere.

The silly season has officially begun for Saint John road construction. In addition to putting a new exit ramp on to the main highway, which will come out near the malls (right in time for Christmas!), there have been small construction zones popping up along MacAllister drive, three different spots in the last week. Since this is my route home (without taking a very long detour), I could really do without this. Or at least they could put a sign further back so I can get into the proper lane, lately they have been putting the signs so close to the actual construction you'll see it before the sign.

PC World recently ran a list of the ten ugliest tech products of all time, including the first cellphone, Windows 1.0, the Nintendo Virtual Boy (think 3D goggles on steroids), and, yes... the Microsoft Zune! Yes! I'm not the only person who finds it hideous! Check it out...

http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,137988-page,10-c,electronics/article.html

Ferrari has long since extended its venerable racing brand beyond cars. Its been possible to get a high end laptop in Ferrari Red (yes, the colour is a trademark, the paint formulation a closely gaurded company secret) complete with the rampant horse logo, for a few years now. The latest Ferrari-branded product... a Segway. I shit you not...

http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9801748-1.html?tag=cnetfd.mt

And now for something totally priceless...


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