Note: This column represents the opinions
of the writer and as such, is not represented as fact
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At last,
the contents of Aardvark's "million-dollar ideas" notebook
are revealed for all to see!
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It's Friday treat time again so here's your dose of all that is weird,
wacky and wonderful from the world wide web.
The New NZ Airforce
Here's photographic proof that NZ's Air Force can still participate in
multi-national military actions.
The New NZ Navy
And, while on a military theme, a sneak photo of the NZ Navy's latest frigate.
Landover Baptist
All the news that's fit (or not) to print, with a decidedly tongue-in-cheek
ecumenical bent.
Truck Nuts
Oh, how disgusting. Don't look Ethel!
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Walks Like A Duck?
Over the past week or so, a couple of people have asked me about an
Internet business seminar to be held in Auckland shortly and being advertised
on Radio.
Yesterday I heard the advertisement for myself and I have to say that it
has started ringing some alarm bells.
According to the ad, you can attend this seminar and get the information you
need to start your own Internet business that will earn you money, even
while you sleep!
Wow.. sounds almost too good to be true right?
But wait, there's more...
If you ring within 30 minutes of the ad, you'll get to reserve your seat
at the seminar AND they'll also tell you how to get several hundred
dollars in free advertising for your new business
Wow.. sounds even better, right?
But wait....
This online business opportunity is so good that you won't even need
a computer to take advantage of it!
Hey, what's that funny smell?
So what is this irresistible opportunity?
Well, details are still thin on the ground and repeated calls to their
booking number (0800 449 532) have produced either a dead line or
a message saying that I'm out of luck because there's nobody available
to take my call.
However, there might be a clue in the name of the organisation behind
this seminar: Generation Marketing.
Could this opportunity be a "multi-generation-marketing" scheme I wonder?
I also found it interesting that whoever voiced the message on their "tough luck"
answerphone message has a decidedly Australian accent. Anyone remember the last
great Internet opportunity to come out of Australia with a local 0800 number?
At this stage I can't say that this offer is anything other than bona-fide,
but remember: there are no shortcuts to getting rich quick on the Internet --
unless you want to be highly unethical or even cross the line into such
things as pyramid schemes.
Why not just get a haircut and get a real job? :-)
TVNZ Responds
Yesterday I gave TVNZ a bit of a bashing over the technology section of their
website, and a few readers backed up my observations.
Well I'm pleased to say that NZoom's lead developer was pretty quick to respond
and the comments are being forwarded to "the relevant people."
Tell Me What You Want
It's the time of year when I have to ask Aardvark readers to send me their
ideas and suggestions on ways in which I can improve the content or presentation
of that content on this website.
Here's your chance to tell me what I'm doing wrong and what I should be
doing to make this site better.
Come on now, don't be shy -- let me have it -- both barrels.
One thing I've learnt over the years is that, as the industry, the market,
the technology and people's expectations change, you've got to be prepared
to adapt or die.
Just drop me a line with your comments and suggestions.
Save The Aardvark Fund
Yes, I have had several donations to the Aardvark fund and I thank those
who put their money where their mouse is :-)
If guilt is gnawing away inside you then there's still time to donate.
Just drop by and
hand over your loot.
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