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The Prophet Michael Crichton 2006-11-15 13:50:10 We are all going to die; it is time to convert to the true religion of climate change. It is true I heard it on the news tonight. It is snowing and raining it seems everywhere in Australia except of course in catchment areas. Bush & Howard are meeting in Vietnam for APEC and one [...] Read more:Prophet
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Here I Was 2006-11-16 04:49:58 Here I was trying to come up with something that Australians could choose as a new favorite food. Anything has to beat Vegemite, right? So I thought the exquisite tastes of the quintessential American treat would perk your interest: the peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
But alas, once Australians see what it can lead [...]
I dunno 2006-11-17 01:24:50 Life can be a strange and bizarre mix of deceit and deception sometimes, it's all smoke and mirrors. Do one thing and the repercussions of it may rebound for years even lifetimes. Lie to cover it up and the repercussions can be even worse.
I am in 2 very distinct frames of [...]
Enough is enough 2006-11-17 05:35:39 Ok, lets be candid here. I am a conservative voter and always have been so what I am about to write about in no way affects my vote in the next federal election.
Kim Beazley is unfit for office. I am not being my usual harsh critical self, but I genuinely believe [...]
I'm Speechless 2006-11-17 12:09:31 This was sent to me from a work colleague who used to be employed by the airlines here in Melbourne five or six years ago. Apparently it's a driving licence but Middle Eastern passports look remarkably similar according to this chap.
He told me stories which he swears are true but I can hardly believe them. [...] Read more:Speechless
Cool stuff for free Pt 1 2006-11-20 04:10:30 The explosion in Internet file swapping (or stealing or whatever) has produced a plethora of tools to use. I prefer Bit Torrent for the most part.
First you need a torrent client. I use BitComet coz it's free and it has this nifty little feature that allows you to select what you want to [...] Read more:stuff
Thugs 2006-11-20 10:53:23 I have been saying this for weeks in the lead up to the G 20 forum hosted by Melbourne. The disgraceful riotous behaviour of those involved in the protest was always going to happen and the army should have been called in. Why the army? Because it was a given that Victoria Police were always [...] Read more:Thugs
Fer Our Boz 2006-11-21 07:35:14 I dun bin sperimentin with "Country Music" latley, an I found thisheren gem. I luv it! It dun remind me err our very own Boz! Well, sept'n the bit aboutn na bible a course. I dun be liken this bit muuuuuself.
Now if I had my way with people sellin' dope
I'd [...]
The Da Vinci Code (2006) 2006-11-22 14:06:31 SHORT REVIEW:
This thing is as coherent as Keith Richards reciting Naked Lunch.
***SPOILER ALERT: I ruin the film in this review so be warned. I mention things like Jesus Christ was The Son of God and was crucified for our sins and was risen. I talk about the movie at some point as well.***
REVIEW:
One has [...] Read more:Vinci
Movie Classics 2006-11-24 14:26:03 This past week, Turner Classic Movies has been showing some of my favorite movies, actresses, actors, and directors. This week, I was able to watch John Ford's The Hurricane, Lucille Ball in Yours, Mine, and Ours, and Cary Grant in Topper.
These movies have a timeless quality. The special effects in The Hurricane were [...] Read more:Classics
Pffffffft. 2006-11-25 01:39:31 Today is election day in sunny Victoria. Regular readers may have noticed a distinct lack of election related posts. That's because the election is a joke, the candidates pathetic and their promises rubbish.
Still, I have been prompted to write something after reading this paragraph in today's Herald Sun.
Yesterday's exclusive [...]
Kinda Gross. 2006-11-25 02:18:26 Not a nice thought is it?
A BOY has been born in Chile with a fetus in his stomach in what doctors said was a rare case of "fetus in fetu" in which one twin becomes trapped inside another during pregnancy and continues to grow inside it.
Doctors carried out a scan on the boy's mother shortly [...] Read more:Kinda
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Now I have Heard everything. 2006-11-25 05:56:40 On November the 11th, 1975, the then Governor General of Australia Sir John Kerr, effectively sacked the Government led by Gough Whitlam. Old communists and other assorted far left icons are still reeling and spitting venom 30 years after the event.
I have heard all manner of the weird and wonderful theories surrounding [...] Read more:Heard
Just Whne I Thought 2006-11-26 05:18:42 Just when I thought that the Palestinians could not become more depraved after grandma blew herself up, I discover there's far worse. It shouldn't be surprising I suppose but you would think that there would be some sort of human decency. But they are working on even more ways to kill Israelis. [...]
Gossip 2006-11-28 02:17:47 OK so the state election is over. There were few positives for "conservative minded" people. One is that the Greens vote was actually down on the last state election, though the clowns look like bringing their special brand of lunacy to two seats in the upper house. Another is that the new [...] Read more:Gossip
Barf Tub 2006-11-28 05:22:58 The Bathtub Test
The Bathtub Test It doesn't hurt to take a hard look at yourself from time to time, and this should help get you started.
During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the Criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized.
"Well," said the Director, "we [...]
A Short One About Elton… 2006-11-28 15:55:04 Elton John has been quoted as saying something that I couldn't agree more with.
"I would ban religion completely. Organised religion doesn't seem to work. It turns people into really hateful lemmings and it's not really compassionate."
Read the full report HERE if you wish. Read more:Short
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Quote of the day 2006-11-29 02:58:39 I used to think I was poor. Then they told me I wasn't poor, I was needy. Then they told me it was self-defeating to think of myself as needy. I was deprived. Oh, not deprived, but rather underprivileged. Then they told me that underprivileged was overused. I was disadvantaged. I still don't have a [...] Read more:Quote
What Do You Believe? 2006-11-29 07:49:35 For the past few years several people have tried to get me to write a book. They have been helpful making suggestions on what I should write about. Most have said I should write about my life. I don't see my life as fascinating and adventurous as they seem to. Maybe I'll write that one [...]
Head Butt 2006-11-29 15:08:11 This chap is Mark Marotta--state president of the RTBU (Rail Tram and Bus Union). According to the Herald Sun he has head-butted a fellow union member over a disagreement surrounding the unions upcoming election. I am the first to admit that I source a lot of my material from a variety of media outlets. I [...]
S.N.A.F.U 2006-11-30 00:21:18 I don't know whats worse about the following sub headline
THE Bracks Government has been accused of ducking its first major issue since being re-elected.
Premier Steve Bracks refused yesterday to consider a change to the law to ensure that child killers don't get off with light sentences.
the issue itself of the mock outrage wording of it. [...]
Tee Hee 2006-11-30 04:43:35 A LOWER than expected turnout at a national day of action against new industrial laws showed voters were not concerned about the changes, Workplace Relations Minister Kevin Andrews said today.
Unions had hoped to fill the 100,000-capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the largest of the rallies, but by 9.15am (AEDT) it appeared about half full.
"The [...]
Staged? 2006-12-01 03:55:38 If you were on a US plane and six men boarded and were seen to have done the following:
1) Prayed loudly before boarding the plane
2) Switched seats without authorization in a configuration that was similiar to the 9-11 bombers
3) All of them asked for seat extensions but only three actually needed them(Heavy buckles)
4) [...]
Bobby 2006-12-01 16:28:43 Well folks, it is the season of good will and I'm hoping you will all dig deep for this one. Hobson, a friend of mine sent me this email and I decided to post it.
It is a worthy cause and I admire him immensely for doing this. All donations will be gratefully accepted and [...] Read more:Bobby
Pool's Ban Kids? 2006-12-03 00:17:35 Pool ban over child drownings
TOUGHER safety standards for New South Wales public pools are aimed at targeting child drownings.
Children under 10 will be banned from entering pools unless accompanied by someone aged 16 or older, under new rules to be announced as part of a new statewide pool safety campaign.
Parents and guardians of children between [...]
Just Gimmie Your Money and Stay The Hell Away From Me. 2006-12-02 23:51:58 People move all the time. They move from suburb to suburb, state to state and country to country. It's no big deal.
However it is in pretty poor taste to make your fortune in one nation and move to another, while calling the residents of your previous home, stupid and uncivilised. [...] Read more:Money
Ratings Advice 2006-12-03 07:32:50 I have always disliked the idea of censorship in terms of film, TV, computer games etc. I say that no product in any of these categories should be censored. I think that the very idea of shutting down a person's right to get their point across goes against everything I believe in--no matter what their [...] Read more:Ratings
Deer Hunting 2006-12-03 06:51:43 Here in the US it's deer hunting season. The Marines must know that and must miss it. Otherwise, how can I expain this:
Or they could just be a little bit bored.
H/t: Linda
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