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Posts from 2004 to 2017. This was a personal blog during a fairly chaotic decade in independent publishing — some of it tech commentary, some of it Australia, some of it ephemera. It’s kept here in full for anyone who arrives via an old link.
Current writing lives at SiliconANGLE.
It’s official: I don’t get American job requirements
Found myself today at the Gawker Jobs page…not quite sure how, but I did none the less (no, I’m not moving to the States…just did ok!) and I found this marketing job for Indeed. The requirements: a BA or BS for a marketing job! Like I mentioned on June 8, Google has similar requirements for […]
Australian soldier shot himself whilst making gay jokes?
I suppose it’s a sign that homophobia isn’t allowed…but I suppose death is a bit harsh.. Gay song joke link to Kovco death (SMH) Private Jacob Kovco could have killed himself while joking around with his pistol, an inquiry heard today….”The song we were singing was in a female, homosexual way…(It was) almost to say […]
Nick Denton and Gawker Media cause World Crisis
According to Reuters: The only sites I’m aware of at the moment running the pics of little Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt: Gawker Media’s Gawker and Defamer! (via A Socialites Life) Tags: Nick Denton, Gawker Media, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Shiloh Nouvel Jolie Pitt
Bloggers vs Time Inc.
The Gallery of the Absurd hits the mark again! Tags: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Gawker, Time Inc
Eat, Drink, Smoke, Sleep around…and live to be old
As the old saying goes: Eat, Drink and be merry, for tomorrow you may die, or in this guys case, live to 110, from the BBC: Britain’s oldest surviving war veteran has celebrated his 110th birthday at the Grand Hotel in Eastbourne….In the past Mr Allingham has put the key to his old age down […]
Robert Mills, Paris Hilton, and the NY Post
Seems there is no longer an Australian Idol competition, just an Australian “American Idol” contestant. This story made news here last week, but I think Millsy never thought he’d be getting this much attention, just for fleeing Australia because he’s become more known for shagging Paris Hilton then his unremarkable singing career. Tags: Robert Mills, […]
I think Jenny Craig might want to drop Kirstie Alley
Is this was Jenny Craig can do for you? (via Perez Hilton)
Google Head
This is just bizarre. (via Dave)
Online gambling to equal child pornography in Washington State
Slashdot reports that online gambling in the Unites States state of Washington is to become a Class C felony from June 7, that will put it on the same level as possessing child pornography, and can result in a 5 year prison stint and a $10,000 USD fine. What is it with the States? This […]
Pedophiles plan political party in Holland
I’m a firm believer in freedom of speech and association, but surely this pushes the boundaries, from China Daily: Dutch pedophiles are launching a political party to push for a cut in the legal age for sexual relations to 12 from 16 and the legalization of child pornography and sex with animals, sparking widespread outrage. […]
Michael Jackson loves orphans, particularly the little boy ones….
Somebody at News.com.au has a very wicked sense of humour: and then there is the photo and captions: Let’s just hope they didn’t leave him alone with any of the little boy orphans. Tags: Michael Jackson
Alien in duck
We kid you not on this on: the picture is an x-ray of a injured mallard duck. Writes the SF Chronicle: As if crop circles weren’t proof enough that extraterrestrials are among us, an alien has now been found in the stomach of a duck. That, at least, is the conclusion reached by workers at […]
The Nanny for Congress
Only in America 🙂 From City Rag: Fran Drescher did not mince any words in talking about her interest in a pursuing a career in politics on the Howard Stern show this morning. Straight from Fran’s mouth, she’d like to become a Senator or Congresswoman for the state of New York. Sad really. I suppose […]
Farks take on New Zealand
Apologies to my Kiwi Friends, but I just had to laugh after viewing these pics at Fark.
The Australian TV tour
Yep, I’m finally got my holiday booked. I couldn’t get a passport in time (then get the Visa’s and what not) so it’s totally domestic travel for me. As much as I plan to spend some time laying on a beach, I’ve decided to go a bit quirky as well. It’s been a while since […]
Australian Tourism
A couple of different takes:
Baa Baa Black Sheep isn’t PC
This is why I’m sending my son to a Private School next year. I’m buggered if I’m going to let him be exposed to this PC bullsh*t. A Rainbow Sheep, great…..
The Schapelle Corby Tour
Hilarious. It might even encourage Australian tourists to visit Bali again. After all, the whole Corby thing was a circus of her and her supporters making, so the tour fits right in with the theme. (via TSSH).
Lego Brokeback Mountain
Some people have far to much time on their hands.
Slow news day at the Herald
A one week old story from The Register about a flying car in Perth spotted via Google Earth makes the front page of the Sydney Morning Herald…must be a slow news day 🙂