On Trade Me is a prototype of a ceiling mounted hand grip, designed for use in standing-room-only classrooms ... geddit? "With the ceiling mounted EDU-GRIP students will always be on their toes, always be ready for a new 'production line' standard of education and will always have their hands up," the ad reads. "Future development ... could include an interactive button for students to instantly rate their teachers."
Communication breakdown
Glynnis received a letter addressed to her mother from the departments of Inland Revenue and Social Development letting her mother know that as she was soon turning 65 she may be eligible for NZ Super. "What I am struggling with is why you are not aware that my mother passed away 12 years ago," Glynnis replied. "Could you kindly donate all my mum's NZ Super funds to the birth, deaths and marriages department to ensure records are kept up to date."
Just too ... flipping difficult
Swearing is the most difficult habit to break, according to a poll. More than a quarter (26 per cent) of the 600 people questioned said using too many expletives in conversations was their biggest vice. Drinking too much caffeine came second, with 18 per cent saying their daily cups of tea and coffee was the hardest thing to quit. Chewing fingernails came third, with 15 per cent, while 13 per cent said they could not give up television and 10 per cent said smoking was the habit they wished they could kick. (Source: The Press Association)
