Monthly Archives: August 2010

Guns don’t kill people?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Ian

The often cited mantra of the pro-gun lobby.  Maybe guns don’t kill people in themselves, but they do make it a damn sight easier. An Australian study reviewing 10 years of suicide data following the former Howard government’s gun buyback … Continue reading →

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Off in their own parallel universe …

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Ian

… there are a number of ALP functionaries claiming that Saturday’s election result was something other than a damning rejection of them. NSW premier Kristina Keneally is one of them.  She blames the former prime minister, Kevin Rudd, for the … Continue reading →

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When in Scotland

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Ian

Speaking of visiting Scotland to sample whisky – refer to my last post – you might want to avoid staying at the Rosebank Guest House in Perth *. The owner apparently gets his jollies by secretly filming guests having sex … Continue reading →

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Balls!

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Ian

I bet you didn’t know there was such a thing as a world testicle cooking championship.  It takes place in Ozrem, Serbia each year.  I bet that’s a damn exciting place – if that is the highlight of the year. … Continue reading →

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Hey presto, rabbit out of a hat

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Ian

I must admit to being very cynical about the Government’s announcement today that the National Broadband Network (NBN) will deliver speeds much higher than the originally promised 100 mbps.  Talk about pulling rabbits out of hats.  How convenient, a week … Continue reading →

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Just a smidgeon of an over-reaction?

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Ian

You go down to the local hardware store to buy a few tools.  As you leave the store, one of the staff asks to see your receipt for the stuff you’re walking out with.  Fair enough, you show it to … Continue reading →

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Things you should not facebook

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Ian

I think this is a no brainer, and I suspect that was the problem with the dumb turd of a criminal who did it, no brain! He robs a store in Ipswich, Queensland, and makes his getaway with his girlfriend.  … Continue reading →

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Was she worth it? part 2

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Ian

Not only did former David Jones CEO Mark McInnes behaviour cost him millions in forgone income, it now seems likely to cost him and David Jones much more in a lawsuit lodged today by the woman he allegedly sexually harassed. … Continue reading →

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