Everyone’s heard the same old formulaic pick-up lines: “Do you have any <Insert nationality here> in you?” “No” “Would you like some?” Foul. Perhaps what is even more repugnant is that those horrible lines have worked on others before? I don’t want to imagine that kind of person who would accept such a proposition. Not [...]

Electronics manufacturer, Samsung has announced the release of two new phones in its Diva range, specifically targeted at women. The S7070 and S5150 handsets might be similar to any other cellular phone on the market, however, they have a couple of features that open up a Pandora’s box (and yes, I’m talking about those tacky [...]

During a recent performance of the Broadway play, A Steady Rain starring Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig, an audience member’s mobile phone rang in the middle of dialogue, disrupting the performance to the clear chagrin of both the audience and the performers. It goes without saying that the audience member was clearly in the wrong, [...]

I have recently started dating again after coming out of a long-term relationship and am completely alien to the protocol for dating these days. I’ve been on two dates now with a guy who leaves his mobile phone on the table and will occasionally respond to text messages and take calls when it rings. Is [...]

My housemate has recently developed a nasty crystal meth addiction and isn’t paying his rent and his share of the bills. What to do? Winehousemate, Fitzroy North Dear Winehousemate, As we’ve discovered before, when on a tweek-and-destroy mission the last thing any (in)decent trashbag thinks about is others. Things such as rent money, utilities bills [...]

I recently received a late-night phone call from my boss’ back pocket because I am the first entry in his mobile phone. I advertently learnt that my colleague is about to be made redundant. Should I say anything to her or should I keep it to myself? Eavesdropper, Paddington, NSW I too understand the perils [...]