So, I’m actually really enjoying my Playstation Plus subscription. I suppose you’re pretty much in bonus territory when you sign up for the two games you get in month 1.
The content for month 3 (1 September to 30th September 2010) has been announced.
Games
Sam and Max: Devil’s Playground (entire season) Vector Tower Defense (minis) Echoes (minis)
Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee (PS one Classic)
Full Game Trials Warhawk (Plus exclusive 50% discount for Plus members on purchase)
Inferno Pool
Premium Game Downloads
Exclusive UFC Undisputed 2010 downloads
Dynamic themes and Premium Avatars
Exclusive PlayStation Move theme
Exclusive Fish Tank theme
EyePet Blue Goalie Avatar
EyePet DJ Avatar
I’m pretty stoked about the full game downloads. I was intrigued by Sam & Max when I last played it back in 2006 and an entire season seems like excellent value. It also suits my ultra-casual gaming habit. I also happen to love tower defense games and this one reviewed well.
PS+ continues to not be for everyone, but having sunk my money in, I’m still glad I did.
Kiwibank this morning followed all the other leading banks in increasing their floating rates by 0.25% from 5.90% to 6.15%.
19/03/2010
7/05/2010
12/05/2010
24/05/2010
22/06/2010
2/07/2010
6/07/2010
11/08/2010
Variable
5.65%
5.65%
5.65%
5.65%
5.90%
5.90%
5.90%
6.15%
Revolving
5.65%
5.65%
5.65%
5.65%
5.90%
5.90%
5.90%
6.15%
6 month fixed
5.75%
5.75%
5.99%
5.99%
6.10%
6.10%
6.10%
6.35%
1 year fixed
6.15%
6.15%
6.35%
6.35%
6.45%
6.45%
6.45%
6.45%
18 month fixed
6.49%
6.49%
6.69%
6.69%
6.69%
6.69%
6.69%
6.69%
2 year fixed
7.10%
7.10%
7.30%
7.30%
7.30%
6.99%
6.99%
6.69%
3 year fixed
7.70%
7.70%
7.70%
7.70%
7.70%
7.70%
7.25%
7.19%
4 year fixed
8.20%
8.20%
8.20%
8.20%
8.20%
8.20%
7.55%
7.45%
5 year fixed
8.50%
8.50%
8.50%
8.50%
8.50%
8.50%
7.75%
7.75%
They also cut their mid-long term rates with a hefty cut to the two year rate.
I personally subscribe to the philosophy of ‘spreading your eggs’ by having a combination of two fixed periods pieces and a floating revolving credit account. My first fixed period is due to expire in November so I can see myself picking up a 2 year fixed rate for that amount just to keep that mix of fixed and floating.
This post is now out of date, please check the Auckland Council website for the full list of candidates.
With less than a month until nominations close (20th Aug) for the Super City Mayoralty Race, I thought it was timely to list the candidates in one place with a little bit about each of them.
It’s worth noting that as a council employee, I’m obliged not to publicly support any of them or to give them any assistance, so you should not interpret any of my comments in such a way.
Len Brown -Most Aucklanders will know Len for his recent credit card controversy, but he has been mayor of Manukau City since 2007. Len is seen as a “centre left” option.
John Banks -The current mayor of Auckland City has had two terms and is well connected with both the Citizens & Ratepayers group and the National Party. John is seen as a “centre right” option.
Simon Prast – Simon is best known for his acting and business involvement in the arts. Not too much is known about his policies apart from his favour for supporting the arts.
Andrew Williams – The ‘colourful’ and often discussed mayor of North Shore City was elected in 2007 and has been controversial throughout his mayoralty.
Colin Craig – I hadn’t heard of Colin until he appeared (rather spookily) in a google ad in gmail. He comes from a commercial background and is involved in the property industry. His policies seem to place him right in the centre of the spectrum.
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A full list of candidates will be released after nominations close on the 20th, so until then, this is a list pulled together from a bunch of news articles. So if I’ve missed anyone, add the details in a comment and I’ll add them to the list.
