Prepare To be Assimilated

Is there no area of technology that Google is not heavily involved in? The company has just announced plans to build a Google TV. But it turns out that this might be the tip of the iceberg. Developers at Google have revealed some other exciting plans. New Google motto – Their famous motto is being…

Budget 2010 – Live!

1:58pm: Bill English is looking fabulous in his trademark black suit, and the camera is adoring him. 2:01pm: English places the One Ring on his finger and begins speaking. 2:22pm:  English announces everyone will get a pony. Those on lower tax brackets will get dead ones. 2.34pm:  A big cheer from the House as English announces…

John’s Diary – 19/5/10

The last week or so has been an ordeal. And I don’t just mean having to listen to Gerry’s latest plans to surgically mine precious minerals. Apparently up to 4% of the human body is made up of minerals. So Gerry reckons he’s now found a way for people on welfare to contribute to society.…

Doing The Left Thing – Introducing Bob Mittsky

The introduction of Dr. Frank Shizenhausen as a columnist at Imperator Fish has been such a success that my inbox has been full. Most of the emails I receive are from pharmaceutical companies wanting me to acquire their various wares (isn’t it funny how they know about my little problem?), but it can’t be a…

Right Thinking – This Poll Takes The Biscuit

More common sense from plain-talking Conservative Dr. Frank Shizenhausen It’s time for Prime Minister Key to do the right thing. Once again, the people have voted for a return to good old fashioned values in our schools. The advocacy group Fighting for the Family conducted a poll recently on corporal punishment in schools, and the…

Are Our Kids Drinking Enough?

A prominent mental health expert has expressed dismay over the volume of alcohol being consumed by teenagers. Dr. Vivienne Knead made her comments at a gathering yesterday of mental health experts and youth advocacy groups. “Today’s youth has a major problem with booze,” said Dr. Knead. “We need to do something about the level of…