December 2011
Two thousand and twelve is a party away. Enjoy those final few cigarettes, that last packet of Tim Tams, that extra glass of wine, those lazy hours on the couch.
Revel in slouching, swearing, picking your nose and ignoring that old lady who needs help crossing the street. Behold the sum total of the vices your New Year’s resolutions will grab by the throat, tear limb from limb and consign to the bad habits of history.
For a day or two.
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New Year’s Eve, it’s such a tempestuous event. Loved so passionately by many, hated by perhaps as many others. And indeed basically ignored by a fair portion too.
Underlying our conflicted emotions about NYE is the fact that it is the calendar equivalent of a cock-tease. The night that can promise so much and deliver so little.
Although I am not immune to it, I am still amused by the pressure the event seems to engender in many of us to be doing at least something, and if young and frisky to be doing something seriously cool, or at least something as good as all your friends, but preferably better.
Continue reading "Oh New Year’s Eve, you’re such a shameless tease" »
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stephen says:
It was a ‘shameless tease’. Now it’s a tameless sleaze ... and, l-l-loving it. Yahooo…... Read more »
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Against the Man says:
Sad to see some people are so Labor brainwashed to see the forest for the trees. The current government is run by idiots. If the majority of this country sees it that way, it is sad to see the arrogance of some people who think they know better 2011 was… Read more »
Watching a Test match is a great teacher of the virtues that make for success in life: determination, strategy and simply keeping your eye on the ball.
Anyone watching India knows that they are beating Australia hands down at all three. India is set to win while the complacent, lucky country seems sure to waste its natural advantages.
Obviously, after the events at the MCG yesterday, I am talking not of cricket, but of energy security.
Continue reading "Clean bowled in cricket, but they’ll clean us up in energy" »
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Brian says:
Read the article…the key word in the whole thing, the one you seem to forget is in there Dan…..here it is Dan, COULD, I note the article never uses the word Would or WILL, but the instead use the word COULD, so is it true that India’s solar dream (your… Read more »
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Brian says:
Since you seem to believe any report you read (so long as it your side of the argument), what about all of Tim Flannery’s reports that have turned into bullshit….my advice to someone who is so taken in by unproven science (why has the earth not warmed as your models… Read more »
The BBC has compiled a list of 12 Female Faces of 2011 (one for each month) and guess who took out the final spot?
Angela Zhang who at the age of 17 discovered a nanoparticle that kills cancer cells? Nope.
Eman al-Obeidi, who defied Muuammar Gadaffi’s regime by confessing to the foreign press that she had been beaten and gang-raped by members of his militia? Nope.
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Craig of North Brisbane says:
Because, god forbid the achievements of any women who do not provide you with eye candy are highlighted. Perhaps Eman al-Obeidi could do a bikini photo shoot and you’d be more appreciative? Read more »
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Bow Hunter says:
Hey Claire, one of the women listed got Justin Timberlake to go to a dance with her - wow lucky that achivement got mentioned? But clearly you are OK with that one. Read more »
Just when womens boxing thought it was making progress, it has been dealt a brutal double left jab right cross combo right where it hurts the most – between the legs.
Next year female boxing will make its Olympic debut at the London Games, but celebrations and preparations have been soured by a push by the Amateur International Boxing Association (AIBA) to have the competitors wear skirts in the ring.
I kind of thought if there was one sport you didn’t want to piss off then it’d be boxing and the girls aren’t happy.
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PsychoHyena says:
I, Claudia, there is a little issue of that should a male challenge a female in the ring you will have MTR and her following all over the male telling them what a chauvinist they are and how they need to fight women to feel good. Blame your own gender… Read more »
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Bora says:
Love how people are using the comments to show sexism and misogyny, when men vs. women or even general commentary on women’s sport is completely not the point of the article and has nothing whatsoever to do with it. Forcing women to wear skirts in boxing is nothing but sexist.… Read more »
They’re already spruiking fans’ tours to the 2013 Ashes on the telly, in between ads for priceless mock memorabilia and the odd spot of cricket.
Not interested. Wouldn’t go to see The Ashes if I could. But the next tour to India? Now that’s something worth saving up for, and not just because India is a far more enticing travel destination than dreary, drizzly old England.
Fact is, Australia vs India is cricket’s great new rivalry. The Ashes, great tradition though it is, is second, with South Africa vs Australia third and daylight fourth. Disagree? Here are 10 reasons why India is the new England.
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hired goon says:
Has India ever won a test series away from home? Oh. Read more »
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PW says:
Cowan 76 and Warner 42 runs in Melbourne, both for 2 outs. Both well below Katich’s Test average of 45. Read more »
In a few months’ time, you will be confronted by a bunch of people will beg you to let a pair of cows onto a ship. But do not allow those wild-eyed bovine to set even one hoof on deck, lest they rend the supple flesh from your throat. That sounds crazy, but give me a moment to explain.
If ancient civilisations, reclusive internet jabberers and random online sex offenders are to be believed, 2012 marks the end of the world.
Some say an asteroid with a crudely-drawn smiley face will plunge into the Earth during the final chorus of Auld Lang Syne, while others believe apes will suddenly spear everyone to death on December 31. It doesn’t matter - it’s curtains either way.
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Matthew says:
Jason, would you be offended if we left you off? Journalists, politicians and…well everyone that posts on this website are useless and would mean more food for the rest of us. Read more »
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Shane From Melbourne says:
Yes, I’ve heard that the Liberals do a lot of mass debating….. Read more »
If you’re a parent, you may think the seasonal requirement to buy your children stocking-loads of plastic crap has finally come to an end.
“Phew,” you may be saying (or perhaps flatulating if you consumed one too many prune-stuffed ham fists over Chrimbo).
“At last it will be possible to enter a shopping centre without being pressured to purchase a googolplex of anatomically unsound dolls, micro vehicles and cyber pets.”
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amba says:
Miss 2 got a range of stuff this christmas. Clothes from great grandparents interstate, some from my nana, dolls in a pram, buzz lightyear spaceship, tinkerbell tent, a scooter (the last 3 were her ‘big’ presents from santa) a playdough table, a tea set and various other small items. Once… Read more »
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Joan Bennett says:
My Mother always said the one child at my primary school (1970s) who got lots of “stuff” got it because her parents did not really want her. She was a miserable girl and I felt so deeply sorry for her even at that age. I think my Mum was right. … Read more »
Ah, the holidays. How good is it to relax on the couch to watch the cricket and – hang on, my phone’s beeping.
Gee, I’d better respond to some of those work emails.
And there are notifications on Twitter. Someone’s tagged a photo on Facebook. Looks like there’s a job offer via LinkedIn. And I should check out who’s on Google+ while I’m at it.
Seriously, do we ever turn off anymore?
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Sheridan says:
St Michael the bit about the lady of Shallot was my thoughts and not the ones of the priest thanks.. Maybe the priest has read Tennyson or maybe not but I have and that’s where I got MY analogy from.. Read more »
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I, Claudia says:
Relax, Fred - it’s really not that stressful. Read more »
In a democratic polity like Australia, there is a compact between the governing party and the governed people. Under it, the people make a choice and thereby give their consent to be governed after having been informed of the policies and platform of the respective parties.
This information is provided in a variety of ways: through official party platforms, policy documents, media releases, communications to organisations and individuals, and media statements. Together, it constitutes the basis upon which the citizens make a choice at an election.
Some of this material is vague and general, but much of it is detailed and precise. Parties make commitments to do – or not to do – certain things, knowing that their word will be relied upon by the people in casting their votes.
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shoomisax says:
Caretakers may obtain a confidential registration identification are (Alzheimer’s much also made only in legal marijuana dispensaries. Zaharko hopes that she has presented you an honest and factual which traditional States, that are frequently prescribed instead of cannabis. Keep in mind that the estimated annual purchases for medical those months… Read more »
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Ted says:
The public gets a say at least every three years, at the… wait for it… election. If members of the public, including you, believe that they can do a better job than the current representatives, they are free to stand for Parliament. On the basis of your comments, clearly you… Read more »
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