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Michael Jackson 1958-2009

Well this one has just blown up today… first heard just after I got up, then watched a lot of morning television while at the hospital with Sallie and Lachlan… It’s one of those stories that is surprising yet somehow … Continue reading

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Lachlan Turner born today

My third son was born today… Lachlan Turner (middle names not decided yet) was born at 12.18pm on June 24, which just happens to also be my wedding anniversary Yes, the most amazing gift ever, I know, but now we … Continue reading

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April Fools…

Another typical April Fool’s Day, with the Internet just a cacophony of jokes and attempted jokes that so thoroughly drown out some sites that you don’t even bother reading for actual news. It reminds me of a few years ago … Continue reading

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So, does everything change tomorrow then?

Off to bed now, and when I wake up, Barack Obama will be President of the United States. I considered staying up for this one, or waking up, but it’s at 4am local time and I’m just not up to … Continue reading

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Nice one

From the Washington Post today:

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This tells you a lot

When Obama mentioned John McCain during the victory speech, there was quiet applause. When McCain mentioned Obama in his speech, there was boos. McCain’s speech was pretty gracious in defeat, and was far better than his supporters deserved. Maybe McCain … Continue reading

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DailyKos knows it

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Obama wins it!

Just after 3pm Australian time, various news sites have started calling it for Obama… This is it people! I’ll write more about this as soon as the result is beyond certain (likely when I’m home from work of course!) But … Continue reading

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ABC bias

Usually I think all reports of ABC (Australia) bias are a crock of shit. Rubbish made up by right wing nutjobs that can’t handle real reporters grilling them or their political charges. But after watching the news last night, I’m … Continue reading

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Wow, the week is over

Ha… don’t think there’s much to say about that. I usually end up so stuffed and exhausted come Friday night that I don’t even want to do anything (and like I’d have anything to do now anyway!) So this week, … Continue reading

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