A new installation from British street artist Banksy popped up at Brighton Pier, described as "reconditioned dolphin ride with crude oil and a tuna net". (Source: The Jailbreak.com)
Desperately seeking fruit puffs
Liz has been looking for fruit puffs, the pastel-coloured lollies found in lolly cake, for two months. "I'm wondering whether some offshore manufacturer has decided that we don't need them any more. Does anyone know where I can buy them, please?"
Grass on demand
A Fox TV channel has broadcast what is believed to be the first paid ad for a medical marijuana dispensary. It shows people talking about the benefits of marijuana used for medicinal purposes.
Airport confusion
Tony Smith says there's confusion with road signage near Auckland airport. "They have directions to Auckland, which causes a lot of confusion with travellers who think (quite correctly) they are already in Auckland. Surely the signs should read 'central city'?"
Business premium
In response to a reader who suggested hotels can get high-speed broadband connection for less than $100 a month like normal punters: "Business customers still have to pay a ridiculously high rate unless they are in an area with fibre optic cable."
Today's Webpick: John Key profiled by TV show in 1987 in Deidre Barlow glasses, wearing stubbies and in a waterbed. Must see....Go here.
Finally the new Sideswipe book, True Life Laughs ($19.99) is had made it to Whitcoulls. Buy it for your old man this Father's Day from all good bookstores or right here, right now at Fishpond.co.nz.
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<i>Sideswipe</i>: Fishy art work
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