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Yes, we can: great American political video

February 10th, 2008 · No Comments

I'm really no fan of American politics… I think it's overly money-driven and I think it's revolting that it's basically impossible for a candidate to get anywhere unless they profess a deep and fervent commitment to almighty God. But this…

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Peter Garrett yesterday vs today

November 29th, 2007 · No Comments

Wow, loved this piece in the SMH today looking at where Peter Garrett has come from to where he is now.

Perhaps a comparison might serve to illuminate. First some of the lyrics from "Blue Sky Mine", written by Garrett:

"The candy store…

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Why no late movie sessions in Sydney?

March 23rd, 2007 · No Comments

latenight Why no late movie sessions in Sydney?I've been perplexed ever since getting to Sydney why it is that there are so few — if any — late night movie sessions beyond about 9.40PM. In Melbourne, almost all cinemas have a few movies starting at 10.40 -…

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Why Sony can't compete against Apple (or why you should always say no to compromise)

March 20th, 2007 · 1 Comment

sonyceo Why Sony cant compete against Apple (or why you should always say no to compromise)Just saw a terrific forum post where someone encapsulated the essence of why Apple stuff is good, and why the competitors — such as Sony — have so much trouble replicating it:

"I think it's the fault of a 'design by committee'…

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Best of YouTube video blogs 2006

January 26th, 2007 · 1 Comment

It's 10 minutes long but it's WELL worth watching. The guy who edited this together is very clever.

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Was Channel 7 hacked by Jesus?

January 5th, 2007 · 6 Comments

Two days ago, Australian TV network Channel 7 became possessed: in the middle of a documentary about a train crash, an audio loop unexpectedly started playing, clearly saying in an American accent, "Jesus Christ, help us all, Lord". It continued…

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Matrix Reloaded filmed at White Bay Power Station

June 4th, 2006 · No Comments

Who would have thought? The Matrix Reloaded was filmed at the White Bay Power Station in Rozelle… near where I used to live. Glad someone else apart from me appreciates how cool that gargantuan building is.

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Sydney's most beautiful girls?

May 27th, 2006 · 1 Comment

sydneys-most-beautiful-girl Sydneys most beautiful girls?

I snapped this scene of ironic juxtaposition on my cameraphone on the way to work the other day. The "Sydney's most beautiful girls" truck was parked outside the strip club where they work, next to a street person clad in…

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Shock as Air Force One vandalised

April 24th, 2006 · 1 Comment

Watch the video, then read the news story beneath it:

News report

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My music tastes are embarrassing

April 12th, 2006 · 4 Comments

A PR who shall remain nameless but is involved in the digital music industry, remarked on my musical tastes (as shown at Last.FM) recently… apparently the Rogue Traders have a big gay following.

"At least", he quipped, "you're not listening…

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If you thought blogging was self indulgent

February 25th, 2006 · 5 Comments

UPDATE | OK, I noticed this morning that "Nikki Neal 19" is the most popular video on Google Videos. So I bring you this potted summary: Nikki's greatest fear is of bees. Her goal for this year is to get closer to…

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Mowing the kiwi fruit

February 13th, 2006 · No Comments

These are wonderful… click the picture for more. (Via Tao of Mac)

amazing Mowing the kiwi fruit

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Now for iPod weddings

February 12th, 2006 · 3 Comments

ipodwedding Now for iPod weddingsI really can't believe someone coined a phrase for this.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPod_wedding

I particularly love this sour addendum to the article (hooray for user-editable articles)…

"Jim Tremayne - an editor of the DJ Times magazine - says that this isn't a big thing for the DJ…

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