Monthly Archives: May 2008
Changing of the guard for Doctor Who
This was mostly already known, just today it’s finally happened. After successfully re-engineering Doctor Who for a new audience, Russell T Davies has decided to hang up his hat as the series boss. He also set-up the successful spin-off Torchwood, … Continue reading
Posted in review, television, writing
Tagged doctor who, russell t davies, steven moffat, television
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Good parenting
Went to a special event at the local community hall tonight that was basically for parents who have kids that are near school age. Various education department people were there, as well as social worker types, as it was geared … Continue reading
Funny things
Well, not always so funny, I guess. It’s amazing how easy it is to get through the week, whether you like your job or not. I suspect this is how so many people just put up with things — they … Continue reading
Posted in dayjob, family, goals, television
Tagged dayjob, future, television, writing
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South-west of anywhere
It’s apparently become the done thing now in Australian media, when, talking about any kind of crime or problem in Sydney, to describe wherever it happened as being in “Sydney’s South-west”. This took on particularly stupid precedence tonight when a … Continue reading
Day tripping
Went up to Richmond today, for a variety of reasons. Was surprised as to how much I liked it really, since I haven’t been there for some time. A nice place, with all the useful things you’d want, all quite … Continue reading
First look at Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse
Wired News has a short piece on Joss Whedon’s new show Dollhouse, and some interesting casting info that I hadn’t heard before. Here’s the first shot of the new cast: Eliza Dushku looks as hot as ever. Tahmoh Penikett from … Continue reading
Observations
For some reason, right now a building across from me (I’m at work), has light shining across the buildings so it’s perfectly refracting rainbow colours. And the balcomies are currently bathed in green, yellow and purple reflections. Must be a … Continue reading
Nice ways to cheat in WordPress
One of the things I’ve really found helpful since blogging with WordPress is the way you can write a post and then backdate it however you like. It’s usually possible in other blog software as well, but WordPress, as always, … Continue reading
All you need to know about GW Bush
Just when you think Dubya can’t be more clueless, more inane, or just downright pathetic, he manages to top himself again: I quit golf over Iraq war: Bush “US President George W Bush has revealed that he quit playing golf … Continue reading
State of Origin selectors living in their own reality
nother season of State of Origin Rugby League is about to begin, and it’s good to see the selectors are living in their own private realities as always. My brother always says that the team with the worst selectors is … Continue reading
Posted in rant, sport, writing
Tagged nsw, queensland, rugby league, state of origin
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