I’ve recently subscribed to broadband, and have been spending long hours on the net as a consequence. However, I realized I’d been on the computer too long when I got in the elevator and double-clicked the button for the floor I wanted.

I know that FAQ stands for Frequently Asked Questions but what I don't know (and haven't seen in any FAQ) is how to pronounce it orally: Fack or Eff-Aie-Que? Since many (most?) of the acronyms on the net seem to be pronounced rather than spelled out, my bet is that it’s Fack. Any definitive answer to this?

Perhaps we can accept a compromise: two letters are sounded as if they were forming a syllable and the third letter is pronounced, as in 'fuh queue'.

This week we're giving away 2 prizes, 1 for sheer stupidity and another for sheer arrogance:

check out the disclaimer on the left of the price. Duh?



The following is reproduced from an UNSOLICITED letter hawking credit cards from HSBC:

"You may, at any time, choose not to receive direct marketing literature/information about our products and services, Please write to Direct Mailing Exclusion Coordinator at PD. Box 10244, 509t2 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with your request and we will delete your name from our direct mailing lists without charge."

Dave's photo of the month (March 2004) is reproduced below. It is completely original and unretouched. The shop in question can be found behind Maybank in Bandar Puchong Jaya, although I'm not very sure you wanna be seen entering there.