Archive for December, 2005
Aussie Islamic leader wants Christmas name changed
Dec 5th
Can anyone here shout FUCK OFF loud enough to be heard in Aussie? This seriously FUCKS ME OFF! Religious groups have launched an attack on Christmas – calling for it to be renamed and toned down. A leading Islamic body says the use of the term “Christmas” is politically incorrect because it excludes too many…
Lack of memory doesnt mean it didn’t happen
Dec 4th
I know Ian has been waiting for this one to show itself, so I thought I’d mention it here. The police file into the David Benson-Pope tennis ball affair reveals most of the students in the class back the minister’s version of events – although some students insist the incident did occur. The Herald on…
Bad weekend
Dec 4th
18-24 months ago we called each other best friends. On Saturday morning she wanted to come over and hand deliver an invitation to her wedding in March. In a reply text message, I told her not to do so as I wouldn’t be attending the wedding. Then didn’t even call her to give her an…
He’s dead Jim
Dec 2nd
His mother was allowed to see him before his last sleep in this world. She was allowed to touch his hands and his face. She couldn’t hold him in her arms, but she was able to take a memory of what he felt like. Her final contact with the son she carried within her for…
Goodbye Porkpie – Good riddance
Dec 2nd
As we all know, Australia has had the worst rugby season in recent memory. Well, the only result has occured. Coach Eddie Jones was sacked by the Australian Rugby Union (ARU) today after the Wallabies endured their worst run of results in 36 years. The Wallabies lost eight of their last nine internationals in 2005,…
Powerbook Tattoo
Dec 1st
Powerbook Tattoo, originally uploaded by WLS. Oh man… This is amazing. Lots and lots of people are starting to customise their laptops with laser etching, but this one is by far the most amazing, most intricate, most detailed and most beautiful I have seen yet. Simply beautiful. The amount of time that would’ve been spent…