Author Archives: Dr Pete

Tips

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Dr Pete

Hooray!  Cosmopolitan Magazine has printed a list of secret sex tips guaranteed to drive guys wild.  It’s pretty hot stuff so prepare to be shocked, gentle reader.  “Once my office ‘phone rang and when I answered I heard my girlfriend … Continue reading →

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Mindless

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Dr Pete

A ‘mind reading’ airport security scanner that screens people, rather than their bags, is being tested.   The Malintent system searches the body for non-verbal cues that predict whether people intend to hurt fellow passengers.   Unfortunately, a prototype at London … Continue reading →

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Cybersquatting

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Dr Pete

In “cybersquatting”, likely web addresses are bought cheaply in the hope of one day selling to the businesses involved. Domain names for the take over of Lehmann Brothers by Barclays are an example with barclayslehman.com already taken.   In case … Continue reading →

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International Pirate Day

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Dr Pete

On International ‘Talk Like a Pirate Day’ this year (September 19th), not only can you talk like a pirate but you can dress, act and live like a pirate too in the first ever London Pirate Festival.   Similar events … Continue reading →

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Bass

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Dr Pete

Why do some people play annoying, loud music out of their cars?   The Open Wound sent a reporter to find out.   “Excuse me young man, I wanted to ask you why you play loud, bass music from your … Continue reading →

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Skl Rpt

Posted on October 23, 2024 by Dr Pete

Many parents would like school reports on their children’s performance texted or e-mailed, a survey says.  68% of parents said they wanted schools to use such technologies to keep them up to date more frequently.  32% said they cba and … Continue reading →

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