A new cyber trend: Hotels are typing guests' names into the Google search engine to find out about them before they arrive. They can then assign guests a room with morning sun, say, if the search shows the guest enjoys jogging early in the day.
On a clear day: If cloudy weather last week prevented Mars from being seen as it came close to Earth, check the Hubble telescope images.
Seriously Asia: Seriously Asia, a joint Government-private sector programme launched in Auckland this week aims to create stronger business and cultural links with Asia. The site seeks your views.
Save the old building: If you are concerned about the demolition of the familiar old building on the corner of Queen St and Karangahape Rd, send an email.
Gamers unite: About 600 gamers from 55 countries are gearing up for the world cybergame tournament in Seoul in October. Counterstrike, Unreal, Warcraft III and Xbox's Halo are among the games that will be played for a total of about $700,000 prize money. Find out about the New Zealand qualifier round at World Cyber Games.
Time-wasters: It's time to declare war on ridiculous computer acronyms and chat short forms - or should we say qwyto (quit wasting your time online)! Need some new ones? Check out the top 500 internet acronyms. Among the 500 you will stumble across gems such as ygsgoyc (you've got some gravy on your chin).
Counter-Googling
Hubble Mars images
Seriously Asia
Save the old building
World Cyber Games
The Top 500 Internet Acronyms
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