tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210056542024-08-26T08:45:52.984+10:00Thoughts on life in Australia, from an Englishman abroadhonelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15891210614420773751noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21005654.post-1165918225633739372006-12-12T21:10:00.000+11:002006-12-12T21:10:25.636+11:00

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Further proof, if ever it was needed, that the most meat-loving nation on Earth cannot tolerate those of a vegetarian persuation. First we had Sam Kekovic telling us that it's bloody un-Australian not to eat lamb. Now Sam Neill tells us that eating red meat is critical for human evolution!

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I've been trying to get some more tunes finished for my first album, Tenth Floor - so far I have four finished tracks and have six or seven others in various states of completeness. My target is to get them all ready by the end of the year.This demo is a compilation mix of several works in progress (32Mb, 13 mins 37 sec, 320kbps, 140 bpm). Some of the completed tunes are listed on this page in

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To be fair, it's not often that Australia lose at cricket, but it's always memorable...need I remind you of England's Ashes triumph in 2005? After scoring 434-4, the highest ever One Day International score, South Africa managed to score 438-9 with a ball to spare. Here's the match report from The Age.

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The World Bank has confirmed what some Aussies and most recent British immigrants have known for a while...Australia is lagging behind on internet speed and access.

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This is an excellent Wired article on the futility of current efforts to store and analyse all telecommunications in the hope of preventing terrorist attacks. Do the sums, it just doesn't add up.

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As if you needed a reason to listen to the most excellent BBC Radio 5 Live, they have resurrected Murray Walker's commentating career, which will breathe some extra life and excitement into the Formula One season. We can look forward to some fresh Murrayisms such as "Excuse me while I interrupt myself..." and "I don't make mistakes. I make prophecies which immediately turn out to be wrong."

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A practical and fun way to jazz up your bike and be highly visible at night...and improve your highest score :o)

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Whilst loving parents will do almost anything for their child, this father crossed the line.

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It seems I've been a bit preoccupied with food recently, maybe food really turns me on? For example I always thought a "purple sausage" was a risque euphemism, now I "stand" corrected (ooh, er!).The real Purple Sausage is from New Zealand, according to The Consumerist...and it's not the tastiest looking item I've ever seen. If you have ever tried one, I'd be interested to know if it tastes as bad

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To be fair, I have to admit the food in Oz is generally fantastic - very tasty, healthy, high quality, great variety and good value. What more could a Pom ask for? Well I really do miss a good old fashioned full english breakfast from a greasy spoon. Sadly the spoons Down Under are just too clean! I'll keep looking and maybe find a downtrodden dive run by an ex-pat who skillfully dodges the

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Ok, so the Web has revolutionised the way many people live and work - from global communications and personal publishing to shopping and news broadcasting. Have you ever wondered what is likely to evolve over the next decade, if current trends continue at their staggering pace? Here is a prediction (Flash movie contains sounds and images), courtesy of Albino Blacksheep

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If you are obsessed with celebrities, then sign up at PopBitch.Otherwise, if you are interested in stars of a celestial kind, then this may be the ultimate gadget for you.

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In our power hungry world, whether you are using a mobile phone, MP3 player (aren't these the same thing now?), cordless drill or electric/hybrid car, we all want more power from our batteries. Now the answer seems close at hand, thanks to nanotechnology.Looking forward to an era of flexible electronics with stretchy silicon than can be worn on people, planes, walls...looks like another nanotech

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After what happened to this man in Sudan, I bet Kiwis and Welshmen are glad they don't operate a dowry system!

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If you loved the classicA crash reducesYour expensive computerTo a simple stonethen check out this collection of computer error messages, beautifully crafted in Haiku.

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This is the racy advert used by Microsoft to promote their MS Office Student Teacher Edition in New Zealand, according to an article in The RegisterI suppose the next logical step would be to Rate The Teacher...;o)

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We all like to take as little as possible on planes and there's nothing more satisfying than avoiding a huge queue at the luggage carousel or the nightmare of a lost or pilfered bag. OneBag is the definitive site on the subject of what to take, what not to take, what sort of bag to use and how to pack it...a comprehensive must-see site for regular carry-on travellers (oooh, matron!)

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The BBC has been featuring a series of old UK public information films this month. My favourites are Fridge Fear (sort out that old fridge before it kills a child!) and Protect Survive (what to do in a nuclear explosion, minus Morph and Chas!). The films deliver their serious messages with the deadpan matter-of-fact delivery of a 1950's bank manager. There is a cheerful nostalgia of a bygone era

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Six steps for keeping in touch with friends and family on the other side of the world 1. Get Organised Firstly, in order to keep in touch with people on the other side of the world, you need to be organised. Ensure contacts are up-to-date, including mobile, work, home numbers, email addresses, instant messaging, Skype. Encourage your friends to get online. If they are already online,

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Everyone knows that beer and crisps (or chips as some like to call them) are far from trivial pursuits. Carlton put trivia quiz questions on the inside of the beer bottle top...now Pringles has followed suit, but with a twist. Instead of using the packaging, these nuggets of knowledge are printed on the food itself!

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Clever scientists have found a way to microwave ores to release the valuable minerals from the rock in double quick time, using far less energy than by traditional methods and increasing yield.

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iPod tie

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Sustainable paper chair that grows with your child and records their artistic development. What a great idea!

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How to buy a laptop on eBay - tips to get a good deal and avoid scams

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