RickInOz

A nod to one of the best known misquotations in cinematography history. Those elsewhere in the world will likely be blissfully unaware of the recent feud between the music and fitness industries. By way of contextual background, any music played in a non-private arena is subject to public performance licensing restrictions. The same applies to [...]

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Should translate (at least literally, if not colloquially) as “Taking a leaf out of their book”, and in French with reason. The Gallic socialist mentality has a lot to be admired. If the general populus doesn’t approve of some aspect of governance or policy they take to the streets. Mass protests and wide-scale strikes quickly [...]

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Over the past 5 or more years I’ve witnessed a strange phenomenon that seems to have passed unnoticed by most. An insidious deception perpetrated in the guise of benefaction. It will come as no surprise that this post will be a criticism of the Apple Corporation. To see off any backlash against proponents of their [...]

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… but none for execution. The accolades go to Adelaide City Council, and their equivalents around the metropolitan area. Over the past few years they have been slowly expanding the cycle lane network around the city. On the face of it, the project deserves praise. Cyclists occupy little space on the road, produce a fraction [...]

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A reference to American sub-culture for interest. And a lead in to another rant. Recently we took the opportunity to watch Sacha Baron Cohen’s most recent offering Brüno. I’ll summarise by saying it was 2 hours of my life I want back. “Abysmally atrociously abhorrent” would also come close. For the benefit of those who [...]

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To carry on from the previous post, I’d now like to declare a moratorium on alcohol. And for the same reason. I’m not going to rant on about the numerous health risks, societal damage and crime resulting from alcohol intake, as I’ve covered those subject before. The downsides are also well documented in the annals [...]

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Yesterday we chanced the rain to see the ANZAC Day march. After all the veterans, currently serving, and relatives of the fallen had paraded past, we stayed on for the memorial service. On the walk home we talked about the significance of commemorating lost servicemen and the lessons to be learnt. One of the key [...]

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About as long as the string equivalent if I’m any judge. After many months of delay on my part, I have finally pushed through the paperwork necessary to acquire full registration here. Or have I? Well, it turns out that what I thought would be a formality from here is somewhat more complex than it [...]

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Sometimes there are issues so blindingly obvious that you wonder how they become overlooked, and yet it happens. The title of this thread is tangentially relevant as, if climate change continues on course, there may not be many trees left to block the view. Recently an attempt to introduce emission capping through a carbon trading [...]

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I seem to be missing something. The rampant hysteria surrounding Michael Jackson’s death is leaving me somewhat cold. Anyone would think that Diana had died again such is the intensity of emotional outpouring. True, he was a great musician and wrote some seminal songs, but plenty of other more worthy musical icons haven’t received such [...]

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