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Carl Williams dead — Underbelly back in the headliness
Well, this seems oddly appropriate, and well-timed if you’re Channel Nine, that’s for sure. Not so much if you’re Carl Williams… Carl Williams murdered in prison Notorious underworld identity Carl Williams is dead after an attack by two inmates, one … Continue reading
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Now this is cool: Netflix on Wii
Not in Australia (yet), but I’m really hoping it’s only a matter of time before Netflix gets in on the act locally: Wii becomes third console to stream Netflix It’s a triple crown for Netflix. Beginning in the spring, the … Continue reading
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Now this is the Playboy cover I never expected
Now I mean, obviously it’s a bit of PR both for Playboy and The Simpsons… but damn, it’s an amusing piece And the question is,will it turn you on at all? Apparently there’s three more pages of pictures inside, so … Continue reading
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The defense is way worse than the act now
More on this Hey Hey It’s Saturday sketch… I’m over the sketch, it’s so clear that no one meant to be racist, even if it clearly was, and I believe the people who did it (even channel nine), were ignorant … Continue reading
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David Letterman
As a semi-regular Letterman viewer (thanks to Channel Ten here), it’s been an odd one reading about this whole Letterman/affairs/blackmail saga. Missed last week’s initial revelations due to it not being on until 1am, but checked out part two last … Continue reading
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No Moran’s Left Now… more Underbelly news
As many will have no doubt read, Des “Tuppence” Moran was murdered yesterday, in broad daylight, in the middle of the day, in a crowded cafe in Melbourne. He follows to the grave his brother Lewis, his nephews Jason and … Continue reading
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Getting my writing out there
Well, only in a small way, but it’s nice to be wanted My Yo Gabba Gabba review, on the State Sports Centre website… they contacted me and asked to reprint it, so they obviously figured I liked their venue: http://www.sports-centre.com.au/sop/centre/137/Tell_Us
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The skilled bystander theory
I’ve noticed a new trend in TV shows recently… one completely ignored in Australia of course… and not an entirely new idea, but a trend nonetheless. The skilled bystander: Someone who is skilled and talented in a certain area, that … Continue reading
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Yo Gabba Gabba, live!
Today was the big day for Will and I. After we dropped off Sallie and Alex at Rosehill for a baby expo thing, we drove in to Homebush. Was relieved when there turned out to be no traffic or parking … Continue reading
Yo Gabba Gabba!
Listening to the radio this morning, and DJ Lance Rock and Christian “Plex” Jacobs (also the co-creator of the show) from Yo Gabba Gabba! were on. They’re doing their Sydney shows on the weekend, and I’m very happy to say … Continue reading
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