Monthly Archives: September 2008

four billion is a really large number

Posted on September 29, 2008 by

The whole corporate bailout thing happening in the US and now Australia really pisses me off. So I was glad they published my letter to the editor of the Courier Mail today. The whole bail out situation smells fishy to … Continue reading →

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inflation raises its nasty head

Posted on September 26, 2008 by

I have been hearing for some time that inflation has been on the rise in Australia, but it wasn’t until this evening that it actually hit me. You see, I’ve discovered a new favourite cheese snack in the last few … Continue reading →

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malcolm turnbull thinks kevin rudd is a tourist, like marla singer

Posted on September 22, 2008 by

There were some interesting quotes in Australian politics this week. First, Treasurer Wayne Swan had a go at Malcolm ‘I’m so rich’ Turnbull during question time in Canberra: “The member for Wentworthy has no great affiliation with those sort of … Continue reading →

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nim chimpsky

Posted on September 21, 2008 by

The story of Nim Chimpsky, the chimp raised as a human child and taught to sign, is sad and tragic. He was named after Noam Chomsky who stated that language acquisition was a skill unique to humans. Tragically Nim died … Continue reading →

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michael franti and spearhead to play brisbane on oct 10

Posted on September 20, 2008 by

Michael Franti and Spearhead are playing at the Tivoli on Friday 10 October 2008, it’s already sold out though. It show be a good show; I’m really looking forward to it.

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enough

Posted on September 18, 2008 by

I love this quote from the excellent book titled Your Money or Your Life: The word is ‘enough’, At the peak of the Fulfilment Curve we have enough. Enough for our survival, enough comforts. And even enough little ‘luxuries’. We … Continue reading →

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apple cake

Posted on September 14, 2008 by

How much better is it when you make a homemade cake. We had a friend over for afternoon tea so we made apple cake. It was using K’s nana & pa’s recipe; yum. Ingredients 180g butter ½ cup brown sugar … Continue reading →

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why i hate those ‘would you steal a car’ piracy ads on dvds

Posted on September 14, 2008 by

Ironically, I usually rip a dvd before I watch it, just so I don’t have to watch those annoying ‘would you steal a car’ piracy ads that you can’t fast-forward. This diagram (via Rainbow Hill) explains why I hate those … Continue reading →

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