December 2008
22 posts
Australian blogs in the 2008 Weblog Awards →
Although I’m no longer involved over at blogs.com.au, the Aussosphere is still close to my heart and is why I’m happy to see some tops local independent blogs up for a gong at the 2008 Weblog Awards. You should totes go vote for the superb feminist blog The Dawn Chorus in the Best Australian or New Zealand Blog category as well as Peter Black’s Freedom to Differ in the Best Law...
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“Toot toot! Beep beep! Oh sorry, just trying to work out what a bandwagon sounds...”
– Something Changed talking about this example of making filthy lucre off Barack Obama.
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My Fave Mac OS X Apps
WriteRoom - Uncluttered writing environment for internet induced late onset ADHD suffers whose short attention spans can’t cope with regular word processors. Has been my saviour in 2008 and will get a work out in 2009. Poladroid - It makes digital polaroids out of regular digital photos. How is that not the most excellent thing ever? Fontcase - A neat new font management application. Still...
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“Some people drunk-dial. I drunk-domain-purchase. Less regret in the morning, for...”
– Wise words from mr topherchris.
Still, at the end of the year there are some registrations you do regret/will never develop. These are mine that I want to get rid of…
cupcakeday.com flickrfaves.com newyorkcliches.com sciencelologist.com sharksvshumans.com
Sure, they are not much on...
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Mother - The John Steel SIngers
Been on a iTunes...
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Top 5 live shows I missed in 2008 that I REALLY...
I’m always scared of anyone that says they live their life with no regrets. They’re the kind of people who are Amway reps, own Anthony Robbins DVDs, know the laws of The Secret and have a Life Coach. Fuck that. Life is one massive regret. I’m not saying you have to wallow in self pity and doubt about missed chances but acknowledgeing regrets/fuck ups is healthy as well as being...
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“…better to be addicted to smartphones and gismos than cocaine or sex, I...”
– Mr S Fry.
Thanks to buy her candy for hightlighting this gem of an article. I haven’t read anything in my RSS reader for few weeks as I’ve just been “marking all as read” even though it always slightly saddens the soul thinking you might be missing gold like this.
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Alexis
I know it sounds like she’s a stripper but I’ve stumbled across my soulmate and right when I didn’t expect it. Yep, the true love of my life - I’ve found an open wireless network.
I’ve been here five months without access, just surviving, but deep down I felt unfulfilled like something was missing. But now we’re together, I know what love is.
Sure, Alexis is...