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The Best Of Melbourne In a Day

2011-04-30T14:26:00.003+10:00

An amazing day trip around Melbourne. Enjoy the video.

Q & A PM John Howard Shoe Throwing Incident

2010-10-25T23:07:00.000+11:00

Former Prime Minister John Howard dodges shoes thrown at him live on Australian television Q&A from Iraq war protesters. Too bad they missed!

Budget Deficit a Good Thing

2010-07-26T21:01:00.000+10:00

It is unfortunate that so many are duped into believing that Liberal and in particular the Howard government were good economic managers, and deficits are the devil incarnate. The real facts are quite different. Labor reign in the 80s and 90s performed the hard yards in economic management that the Liberals rode for 11 years. The Howard government did not manage the economy; they drove it forward without servicing the fundamentals. No investment, no real substantial changes. The mining boom and stable global economy provided growth that easily provided surpluses. Today the economic crisis would have created a deficit no matter the political party in power, simply due to the lack of tax revenue, in fact the loss of 200 billion dollars in revenue due to the GFC. Deficit is not a bad thing, it helps real people and the private sector recover and eventually move their personally debt into positive territory. When the private sector is in decline, government must spend to help it recover. Once the economy recovers and grows, the government can recoup a surplus again.

Official - Tomorrow: When The War Began Trailer

2010-04-01T16:34:00.002+11:00

For the fans of John Marsdens masterpiece The Tomorrow Series, the film release for the first installment Tomorrow: When The War Began, cannot come soon enough. Check out the newly release movie trailer, it looks amazing.

Hilarious, 1960's American Diner Asian Waitresses Shake a tail feather

2009-08-05T23:36:00.003+10:00

I experienced this wonderful event at a random 1950's/1960's American style diner in Melbourne Australia. Pretty awesome food, and surprise entertainment by the waitress and cooks, who were Asian, which made it funny. The contrast was hilarious. They danced to the song by Ray Charles 'Shake Your Tail feather', originally 'Shake a tail feather'. Ray Charles version is from the 1980's Blues Brothers movie.

Song's Recorded By Your's Truly - Bridge over troubled water and You'll never walk alone

2009-07-30T23:55:00.003+10:00

A couple of soppy, sad, emotional songs I performed and subsequently recorded for my family for a special event. Pretty much a 1 take, non professional recording, but I hope you still enjoy them. Cheers. You'll Never walk alone Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Australia's Economy Growth in April - Poor Mr Turnbull

2009-05-07T18:12:00.003+10:00

Well it seems Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's stimulus strategies are working. Retail sales rose 2.2% from an expected low 0.5%. Jobless rate decreased from 5.7% to 5.4% from an expected rise of 6%, and a trade surplus of $2.2 billion dollars. Interest rate of 3% is expected to stay on hold for a few months. One thing that I obtain from this data, is that a deficit strategy is a good thing. Economics 101 provides the knowledge that when a economy is in a major slowdown, government must spend to overcome a dying private sector. Such spending will nurture the private sector back to health and prosperity, in which the government can recoup revenue for potential surplus. A government that does not spend during periods we are experincing now, are doing a great disservice to their people. The conservative Liberal party leader Malcolm Turnbull must be crying in his sleep.

'Australia' the Movie is Impressive, see for your self

2008-12-02T12:59:00.005+11:00

'Australia' the movie was an amazing film full with drama, emotion, and epic visuals. Nicole Kidman is very impressive, convincingly tough, emotional, and funny. The crude attack dogs that are out to get Nicole will be sadly disappointed at Kidman’s performance in ‘Australia’. Brandon Walters who played Nullah was clearly the star of the movie, holding the film together with an impressive first performance. The actor that should be receiving the worst press is Hugh Jackman; his character is more cheese than a cheddar cheese sandwich. Jackman however is perfect for the tough, rugged, but romantic outback Drover. The cynics, the envious, and the darn right snooty bums of this world need to get over them selves. This film obtains some cliché’s within the dialog and story elements, but I am afraid cliché’s come from somewhere, and 1939 Australia is where they were born (Crikey!). This is a great film and people need to go out and see it. Look past the cheese, understand the cheese, and you will love this movie forever. It deserves to be successful.

Time's Columnist Melanie Ried Jealous Rant At Nicole Kidman

2008-11-21T14:16:00.007+11:00

The Australian media has picked up on an opinion piece published in the Times in the UK by columnist Melanie Ried. The article which seems like some sort of envious Meltdown accused Nicole Kidman as over rated and an actor who had no acting abilities. Melanie also noted that the up and coming epic "Australia" staring Nicole, was a bad choice of leading lady on behalf of Australian film director Baz Luhrmann. Melanie went on to name films that she sees as flops, the critically acclaimed and box office success Moulin Rouge, and a few other films such as Eyes Wide Shut that weren't as successful. This nobody 'non film critic' also conveniently forgot to mention the Oscar winning "The Hours", in which Nicole her self took home an Academy Award. Melanie Ried seemed like nothing else but an old cynical, Jealous old coot having a pathetic rant over a revered star who has earned her credentials in the acting world. The Australian media are also pathetic foir picking up such trash, and labeling Melanie as a film critic which is like labeling child's story as an literary masterpiece. - Read the times article here - http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/columnists/melanie_reid/article5191828.ece

The Government Should Go Into deficit, Don't Herd the Billion's

2008-11-20T11:46:00.003+11:00

Glen Stevens today noted that Australians should stop talking them selves into an unnecessary recession. Mr Stevens also noted that the government should go into deficit to keep the economy growing. On the issue of surplus and deficit, it always surprises why there is so much negativity about the dreaded word deficit. Basic economics tells us governments should obtain a surplus in good times, and spend like hell in bad times. The Liberal National coalition really grinds my gears on this issue, as they rather the government herd the billions while the rest of the nations incurs our own collective billion dollar household debts. I say to the government, spend spend spend! The Surplus is wasteful and is used only for symbolic reasons for cheap political rhetoric. Australia deserves their money.

Let Kevin Rudd Travel the World

2008-09-22T17:00:00.000+10:00

There have been some ridiculous rumblings within Australia about Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's international visits, and his soon to be trip to the United States. The only discontent I have noticed is that of Liberal party politicians and the Australian media attempting to spin an angle on a story. Australian's are not inward looking people, we are citizens of the world. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's job is to represent Australia to the world, especially in times of war and global economic uncertainty. Australia is not a one man government, and we are well served by ministers and the thousands of government stakeholders that are hopefully performing their job for the good of Australia. I can safely assume that no other country in the world whines about their leader representing them to the world, and Australia should be no different.

Pamela Anderson & Michael Jackson: The Man In the White Mask

2008-09-20T01:58:00.007+10:00

Pamela Anderson showed off a very unusual new fling at London Fashion Week recently. The man behind the mask is none other than the king of pop him self, Wacko Jacko. Rumors surfaced last month of the very weird coupling of the raunchy Pamela Anderson and the shy eccentric Michael Jackson. Words cannot express how out of this world this partnership is.

Icrease the Pension? What about Uni Students?

2008-09-15T00:09:00.000+10:00

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is under fire from the opposition and senior citizens in

Australia

over the old age pension, admitting that he could not survive on the $546 fortnightly pension. Subsequently further politician's came fourth to admit the same, admitting the amount provided was inadequate. I ask however, what about the thousand of University students in

Australia

who live on less than that of their older counterparts. University Students, who are now paying higher HEC's fees, attain exuberant rents, require expensive texts books and incur other living cost in some cases on just $200 a week. It is those student's, often from regional

Australia

who have moved away to study, who are suffering the most. It is the case I am sure for many, who are wondering when the so called 'educational revolution' which was announced in the 2007 federal election will actually kick in? I certainly know where it can begin, and that is increasing the youth allowance for all University students. The ability for students to concentrate all their efforts on their study to develop knowledge and skills is something that is a greatly desired, and is something the nation should invest in. Some University's have gone to such lengths of handing out food hampers to starving students, students who are not able to live on their 'youth allowance' that has not matched the cost of rising living pressures. This is no way for young Australia to live, and indeed no way for the future of Australia's working economy to exist in an environment that hinders learning and development. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd must not only take care of the old and retired, but take care and invest in students now who are suffering in an attempt to achieve a decent education for tomorrow.

Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince Australian Change of Release Date Petition

2008-08-04T23:54:00.003+10:00

Harry Potter & The Blood Prince will be relased almost 3 weeks later in Australia than the rest of the world. WHY?

Opens in Australia December 11th, USA and the rest of the world the 21 November.

Do Warner Brothers understand we have access to the interent and torrents?

Join the facebook group - Why Will Australia Be The Last To See Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince

Join the petition - Here

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Aussie Blogs On Break

2008-02-20T20:52:00.001+11:00

Aussie Blogs is currently on a break. Stay tuned for future updates :)

Miners Trapped Saved by Mobile Call 1km Underground

2007-11-19T18:17:00.000+11:00

27 gold minors in Ballarat were saved today by a call from a mobile phone 1km underground. A land slide blocked the main entrance to the mine, leading miners to escape via a caged bucket from crane through a ventilation shaft in the mine. I just want to know one thing. Who is the mobile phone service provider that delivered such unbelievable reception? Optus and Telstra would have field day in marketing promotions if it was they who delivered such a service.

Japanese To Kill Humpbacks

2007-11-18T23:34:00.000+11:00

Japanese whalers have set out again for another round of horrific culling of the world’s mighty kings of the ocean, humpback whales. The so called scientific research expedition is reported to seek some 935 minke whales and 50 fin whales. New to the menu are 50 humpback whales, the first large scale hunt in years for a creature previously on the verge of extinction.

The Japanese government and whaling industries actions are horrendous and absurd. The world is against them, and one way or another the Japanese whaling expeditions will be halted.

I applaud in this case any action taken by green groups to hinder the actions of the whalers.

I also hope and am optimistic that if any Japanese whalers enter Australian waters, their ships will be driven out, confiscated or destroyed.

Kill our whales, we’ll kill your boats.

Warner Brothers Speaks On Elders Crossing

2007-11-14T18:21:00.000+11:00

I have been monitoring the existence of the mysterious website elderscrossing.com for days now, and the mystery has now come to an end. JK Rowling’s representatives informed me that JK Rowling had no connection to the Elders Crossing website, and said to ‘be advised that no one else could publish such a story other than J K Rowling herself’

Today WB spoken contacted me and conveyed much the same; however the Warner Bros spoken said they “will be monitoring the site to ensure that no commercial or inappropriate use is made of our IP rights”.

Warner Brothers officially confirmed the expected, ‘I am happy to confirm that this website is nothing at all to do with us and that there is no truth whatsoever in the story that this is "a secret marketing test" being conducted by Warner Bros.’

The website creater has now him/her self admitted it is a separate entity, and indicated the existence of the site is at the whim of the lawyers.

Who ever this person is, they are very talented and I am sure a publisher or movie studio would be delighted to have him/her on bored.

JK Rowling Denies Connection To Elders Crossing Website

2007-11-13T12:02:00.000+11:00

The excitement over the existence of the mysterious website Elders Crossing is beginning to finally reveal it self. The professional created website including a teaser video, sketches of characters, and other Potter themed material has given potter fans the perception of something new from the makers of Harry Potter. Has JK Rowling or Warner Brothers surprised us all with a new Harry Potter (James Potter) movie or novel?

According to JK Rowling representatives (Christopher Little Literary Agency), ‘…the stories about the book being written by J K Rowling or the 8th book in the series are completely untrue. Please also be advised that no one else could publish such a story other than J K Rowling herself’.

The Elders Crossing website recently stated through an animated Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes style fire works display, that the website had no connection with JK Rowling, Warner Bros, or related publishers. The Animation went on to say if they were paid to create the website, they would be able to make great expensive animations, ‘…like this one’.

Warner Brothers has also stated it has no connection with the website

Go to Warner Bros Speaks On Elders Crossing

Shane Warne Turns Female for VB

2007-11-10T00:21:00.000+11:00

Don't worry your eyes are not confusing you; it is just Shane Warne dressed up in drag for a new Victorian Bitter advertisement. Warne dressed up as his mum, dad and his toddler self for the VB advertisement spending hours in make up. The current campaign is a spin off from the hugely successful Boonie doll promotion. VB will also launch Warne figurine for the campaign, suggesting Aussie's raise a toast to the king of spin. It seems Warney is getting further in touch with his feminine side without a mobile phone in site. It is frightening how much Warney really suits being made up as a woman.

James Potter and the Hall of Elder’s Crossing - Video

2007-11-09T19:47:00.000+11:00

Exclusive report

JK Rowling Denies Connection of Elders Crossing Website

Warner Bros Speaks On Elders Crossing

Harry Potter fans around the world have gone crazy with excitement over a new secret website counting down the release of a mysterious project called James Potter and the Hall of Elders Crossing. Speculation has run rife over a possible new eighth Harry Potter novel, with the secret website noted as a test marketing exercise.

Warner Bros the owner of the Harry Potter films is believed to be behind the website, however have not confirmed or denied its involvement.

The Elder's Crossing website features a short teaser clip and sketches of characters, focusing on Harry’s father James Potter.

Updates....10th November 2007

The Elders Crossing website allows you to gain access to a secret password. The first password is GENISOLARIS. After receiving the code the site also says 'Remember, mums the word'.

The website today also asked for the first password to be entered, this creates a pop up of a text book called Technomancy, History and Magical Policies by Theodore Hirschall Jackson III. The first topic talks about magical Peruvian Ballistic Beans, and the other Under-age Flight Regulations.

The end of the virtual text book produces the second password ‘CDRSICA’, the D could be an O.

There has been no confirmation on the ownership of this site, however the bottom of this website states.

Harry Potter, James Potter and all associated logos and content are copyright JK Rowling, Warner Bros. and associated publishers.

The mystery continues...

Howard & Rudd Hairdo's for the Undecided Voters

2007-11-03T15:16:00.000+11:00

I received an amusing email recently, featuring images of John Howard and Kevin Rudd wearing some interesting hair styles to suit various community segments. So if you are having trouble deciding who to vote for, these images might help you on your way on Election Day.

For Gen Y voters

Alternative voters

Average Working Voters

Young City Professionals

Grey Voters

Remote Rural Voters

LOLHoward & Costello

2007-10-30T14:46:00.000+11:00

Peter Costello perceives a rise in......interest rates?

New Bigfoot Photo Creates Mystery

2007-10-30T11:33:00.000+11:00

A hunter in Pennsylvania as captured photo of a Bigfoot like creature, reigniting debate over the existence of Bigfoot. Rick Jacobs claims to have captured the images using a camera mounted from a tree with an automatic trigger. The creature in question is somewhat less Bigfoot like that we all know, however it obtains some human like features. It has a mangy look about it, and is extremely hunched over. It also seems to be quite old. The image does prove that there is something very weird living in the wilds of Pennsylvania, whether it is a crazy person hatching a hoax or Bigfoot himself.

Interest Rate Facts – Labor Wins

2007-10-25T14:59:00.000+10:00

Here are some Interesting facts for those misinformed by the Howard government. On August 1993 the interest rate was at 4.75 under the Keating government. Keating left government with the rate at 6.50, where it continued to go down. The following is the interest rate at then end of the Keating government, and the Howard government at the current time.

Keating – 11.50 to 6.50, a reduction of 5% (1991 and 1996)

Howard – 7.00 to 6.50, a reduction of 0.5% (1996 and 2007)

The infamous 17% cash rate was decreased by Labor from 1990 to 1996 to 6.5%, a 10.5% reduction. Reducing the rate from 1990 levels by 12.25% in August 1993.

Prime Minister John Howard will most likely leave office with the same interest rate he began with, as the Reserve bank is intended to lift the cash rate in November to 7.00. These facts really put it in perspective which party is the better economic manager.

It has to be noted the worse Interest rate ever recorded in Australia’s post-war period was under Treasurer John Howard, that rate was 22%. Unemployment under Treasurer Howard reached 11 per cent, inflation 11 per cent and the Budget deficit $9.6bn, $40bn in today's terms. The worst performance compared to any developing economy during that period.It is in fact the restructuring from the Hawk and Keating governments that fixed up the economy that Howard buggered. The Keating and Hawke governments floated the dollar, deregulating the financial system, and put concentration on relations with Asia. The reforms carried out by the Hawke government put in place the great growth we have today.

It has to be also noted, that Housing affordability is at an all time low, interest rates are increasing, petrol prices are at record highs, and goods and services are drastically inflated. The notion that Australian’s have never been better off is a complete farce.

http://www.rba.gov.au/Statistics/cashrate_target.html

John Howard Facial Spasm In Election Debate

2007-10-23T23:54:00.000+10:00

Have a look at this disturbing facial spasm by Prime Minister John Howard. I call it election-defeat-itis syndrome. I think Johnny was about to have a minor stroke, should someone call 000?

View the latest Aussie blogs entry - Interest Rate Facts & Truth

Kevin Rudd Pick's Ear & Eats Earwax

2007-10-23T00:22:00.000+10:00

Look to the left and you will find a young backbencher named Kevin Rudd playing with his ear, and putting the remnants of his explorations into his mouth. Ewwwwww

This video will not hurt Rudd election chances, but it will enhance many a giggle out of voters. View a video of John Howard very disturbing facial spasm during this years election debate. Click here John Howard Facial Spasm In Election Debate

Worm Forces Nines Debate Broadcast Shutdown

2007-10-21T22:14:00.000+10:00

Amazing reports coming out of the debate tonight, that channels Nine’s feed was cut mid broadcast due to the worm being used, they later picked up the Sky News feed. Major news organisation such as Reuters, AAP, and Bloomberg were locked out of the debate. Only photographers allowed were those from News Ltd, Fairfax and AusPic. Ray Martin during the broadcast noted clearly “someone was obviously not happy”, and added “So much for free speech” This is amazing thing to happen in a country like Australia who is supposed to have freedom of speech. Actions like this are remnants of dictatorships and oppressive governments, this is not Australia. It is clear the Liberals had something to do with this, and they need to be shamed for carrying out such disgraceful behaviour.

http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Nine-says-debate-broadcast-sabotaged/2007/10/21/1192940904313.html

LOLpoliticians LOLhoward

2007-10-17T12:51:00.000+10:00

Most Internet enthusiast will have noticed the humorous LOLcat Internet phenomenon. News.com.au reported today the resurgence of LOLpoliticans and LOLhowards. A picture of John Howard captioned with misspelled phrases. So I thought I will give it burl as well.

Sky News The Liberal Choice

2007-10-15T16:35:00.000+10:00

Prime Minister John Howard has stated he wants to do a one off televised debate at Parliament House in Canberra this Sunday. Kevin Rudd and Labour wish to do a number of debates through out the election campaign on various issues. I find it interesting that the Liberals desire to use Sky News and Sky News only for major political events. The 24 hour news channel was also the media of choice last month during the leaked leadership crisis between John Howard and his senior ministers after a disastrous poll was published. Liberal party members have also stated that Sky News is the medium of choice for the government. Some may think Sky News is becoming Australia's very own Fox News, the right winged propaganda filled 24 hour news channel in the U.S. The political reporting from Sky News journalist David Speers is enough to indicate the bias on Australia's only news channel is rampant. David Speers does not shy away from his political leanings during his reports, and this is the bloke sky news want to moderate the election debate.

Howard Calls The Election

2007-10-14T11:01:00.000+10:00

Prime Minister John Howard has made his way to government house to visit the Governor General to ask his permission to dissolve parliament. The date of the election is November 24th. Yes Australia can now release a sigh of relief that the month long phony election campaign is over and the real thing is ready to roll. Little Johnny will have a cupper tea and a couple of scones, leave government house and then it’s on like donkey Kong. Kevin07 Vs Little Johnny, should be an interesting election.

African Ban Is another Tampa

2007-10-03T23:58:00.000+10:00

The Australian federal government and Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews have made the controversial decision to ban the intake of African refugees. The government claims African immigrants, especially Sudanese immigrants, do not integrate efficiently. Critics say the government is reacting for election points, attempting to appeal to xenophobic voters wary of immigration. This is a clear case of the Howard government creating a Tampa situation without the existence of a boat full of immigrants. The Tampa situation is what many say saved John Howard in the 2001 election. The Howard governments opinion rating is low, the banning of African refugees is a clear sign of desperation to improve the government’s public standing among certain voters. As the election draws near, the government seems to be getting more desperate.

Bush Deaths 1000000 Ahmadinejad Deaths 0

2007-10-02T12:39:00.000+10:00

Lets for the sake of fun there was a competition called, the Death Count Cup. A competition that reveals the total deaths contrived by President George W Bush and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad caused by there contribution to the world. In the right corner we have the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the accused supporter of terrorist group who aims to destabilise Iraq. Iran’s own forces have been accused of operating in Iraq and killing Coalition and Iraqi soldiers. In the other right corner we have the American President George W Bush, the invader of Afghanistan and Iraq. Quagmires causing countless related deaths. George Bush in Iraq alone the invasion of Iraq has caused the deaths of 655000 people and growing. Some estimates the Bush administration has contributed to the deaths of 1000000 people. Ahmadinejad governments activities are a mere fraction of those killed due to Bush’s policies if any at all. The hypocrisy of the world is amazing. George W Bush - 1000000 Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - 0

Costello Had No Experince Before Becoming Treasurer

2007-10-02T11:45:00.000+10:00

On the issue of Wayne Swans economic experince compared to the shadow treasures Wayne Swan people need to know this. Peter Costello had no experience in economics before becoming treasurer in 1996, with a previous occupation of a lawyer and political party member. Wayne Swan has had experience as an educator and an analyst in the field of economics, having more experience then Costello before becoming treasurer.

Australian Federal Election POLL

2007-09-28T22:55:00.000+10:00

I have published within Aussie Blogs on the right side of the screen Aussie Blogs very own Federal Election online poll. It’s somewhat unscientific and small poll, but it will give us the gist on what the general political feeling is. Scroll down a little bit on the right side of the screen to participate.

Let the Governor General Call the Election

2007-09-26T13:53:00.000+10:00

Australia is getting more and more anxious on Prime Minister John Howard to call the election. The governments decline in the polls and no sign of improvement has lead John Howard to delay the election to the very last minute. Howard fully understands that the Liberal government will lose, and he is desperately dragging out his time in office. The Governor-General Michael Jeffery must use the reserve powers obtained by his office to halt Howard from taking the Australian people for a ride. The Governor-General has powers to dissolve the parliament, including for the election. Granted these powers a rarely carried out, however the constitution states the power is there if need be. The need to enact these executive powers has never been more evident. The Australian people just want the election to be over and the Prime Minister to stop playing games. I call on the Governor-General to do the right thing by the Australian people by dissolving the parliament for the election, as it is clear Prime Minister John Howard has no desire to do so.

Iran Nuclear Right

2007-09-24T02:26:00.000+10:00

America’s new boogieman is Iran; a nation that the Bush administration preaches is bound to kill us all. George Bush has set his sights on Iran claiming it is enriching uranium for nuclear weapons. This claim is of course rejected by Iran who says the enrichment program is for energy needs. The rhetoric from both sides is growing in emphasis and aggressiveness, and gaining in political hogwash. I find it astonishing that a superpower harbouring thousands upon thousands of nuclear weapons orders other nations to stop similar actions in the name of world peace. The U.S government, who clearly has grievances with their Iranian counterparts, does not help the situation by creating a threatening environment towards Iran. The U.S superpower at Iran’s doors has clearly drove them to protect their interest, a right all nations have. The Iraq quagmire firing away on there boarders has led Iran to protect their interests against old Sunni enemies, making relations with the U.S worsen. American aircraft carriers lie off the coast, thousands of troops ready for action, and American attacks on Iran seem imminent. The Iranian government has a clear right to harbour nuclear weapons, a right happily fulfilled by America. The U.S must practice what it preaches in nuclear disarmament, if it really wants a practical solutions with Iran.

Pumpkin's Southern Cross Death Room

2007-09-17T16:56:00.000+10:00

The little girl nicknamed ‘Pumpkin’ was abandoned at Melbourne’s SoutherCross train station. The father subsequently fled to the United States. Outrage and shock has been reverberated through the media, and great affection has been laid upon the lost girl. The thought instantly goes to why a father would do such a thing to such an innocent girl. The answer lies within the Asian and/or Chinese culture. The one child policy and aspirations of male heirs in China has seen the creation of the dying rooms. Millions of baby girls are left to die through starvation and torture in orphanages all over China. These are effectively deaths camps, and is a great human tragedy happening right now. The recent incident in Australia conveys the culture is still active, even outside China’s shores. The father clearly with personal issues of his own has shed away the burden of his little daughter ‘Pumpkin’, something that may not have occurred if she was male. The only hope left is that Pumpkin’s story ends happily. The dying rooms in China need to be addressed as no human deserves such atrocious treatment.

Howards Economic Facts

2007-09-12T15:43:00.000+10:00

Despite the federal governments spiel on there good economic management, the facts are on the contrary. An amazing statistic exists that certainly does not get published by Howard government that often. That statistic is the 59 billion dollar current account deficit, the 3rd worst in the world. Australia's net foreign debt is 544 billion dollars. The issue is Australia's imports outweigh exports a negative situation to be in. Australia is also heading for a real estate bubble, with housing affordability barely applicable for many young Australians. The impact of higher petrol prices, growing inflation and rising interest rates shows the Howard governments apparent good economic managements is a farce. Howard constantly attempts to educate Australians on the past Labour governments bad economic management, the biggest lie of our time.

The Hawk and Keating governments floated the Australian dollar, deregulated the financial system, and put strong focus on relations and trade with Asians nations such as China. These steps put in motion the economic development and growth the Howard government has capitalised on, and wrongly took full credit for. The fact is the Howard government just enjoyed the ride.

APEC Protests Redundant

2007-09-02T15:26:00.000+10:00

APEC begins this week in Australia with all the worlds major powers including the U.S convene to discuss the word at large. These events of course attract thousands of protesters. Protesters usually include those people who look unwashed, adorn dread locks and adhere to needles violence. It is clear large protest full of dirty hippies protesting for the sake of protesting is not achieving anything. The media and the public do not gain awareness of there cause, the only awareness they receive is that of radical protesters, protesting for the enjoyment of causing havoc.

If protesting organisations really want to make an impact, and gain awareness to there cause, it is clear different measures need to be taken. Instead of the now redundant large scale protest, direct energies into mainstream advertising on Television, News Papers, and the internet. The protesters attending this weeks APEC meeting in Sydney I can only hope behave respectfully, or otherwise receive the full force of the police.

I am not much of a supporter of Howard or Bush, however large scale sometime violent protest just don't work.

Andrew Bolt Jargon

2007-08-31T16:40:00.000+10:00

If you are looking for intelligent and open minded opinions you won’t find with right-wingers. I find it amusing that News Ltd leading columnist Andrew Bolt, who recently accused ABC of Bias activities, is surely calling the kettle black. A columnist who works for News Ltd, the owner of the infamous propaganda machine Fox News, should not accuse others of what his own organisations practices effortlessly. Conservative dribble on what they perceive as intelligent discussion and are constantly stubborn and ignorant. The Liberals in Australia and the Republicans in the U.S find there arguments are proven wrong time and time again. Media organisations that operate in a moderate manner will always be accused of being prejudice by both sides of the political spectrum; this in effect gives them balance. Media organisations such as News Ltd who have long practice bias conservative reporting must change with the times, something that is slowly evolving. Andrew Bolt's daily dribble should be considered by all as following ideological path, and not the truth or intelligence. Do not criticise the ABC Mr. Bolt if your not willing to admit to your own organisations faults.

Harry Potter and The Cursed Cinemas

2007-07-19T17:26:00.000+10:00

I went to see Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix at a local Hoyt’s Cinema, and half way through the film a voice announced over the PA “Please Evacuate the theater, this area is unsecured”.

I was not sure if it was within the movie or a real announcement. Eventually all 13 something cinemas were evacuated because of one stupid bozo who decided to light a cigarette in one of the Cinemas. We continued with the movie missing only a few minutes.

My Harry Potter story does not end there, as I went to see it again at IMAX. The last 20 minutes was in 3D, and just before it switched over to 3D the screen went black with the audio still running. The movie stopped for 15 minutes, and then the visual came on without the audio. Thankfully the film continued so we could all view the ending in 3D. I think my Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix experience is CURSED!

American Stimulas In Iraq

2007-07-19T17:08:00.000+10:00

America existence in Iraq motivates terrorism, not being in Iraq removes the stimulus to terrorize. I believe if the coalition forces leave Iraq, many terrorist and extremist will leave as well. I know there are civil issues, however many terrorist are in Iraq to attack American interests. If the U.S leaves, many extremist will have no reason to stay. If America remains terrorist numbers will grow. This has been proved by all U.S government agencies including the CIA & DOD. I am certainly not going to say that all extremist or terrorist will leave, but many will. The withdrawal of U.S forces will reduce the amount of violence; it will certainly help remove the stimulus for people to become an extremist terrorist.

President Bush and his war have literally created the enemy. Certainly in terms of normal Iraqi people who transformed in to extremist because of the U.S occupation.

Islamic extremist (terrorism) didn’t exist in Iraq before the U.S Invaded; however America's actions caused it to grow. Iraq certainly had no Al Qaeda terrorist organisation to contend with under Sadam. That is fact we must all remember.

Pash Ya Later Pasha Bulker

2007-07-03T13:08:00.000+10:00

Australia’s unusual love affair with the mighty Pasha Bulker is coming to an end. The 40,000 ton bright red freight ship has finally been moved off New Castles Nobby’s beach and out to see. For more then 20 days the ship has captured Australia’s attention with thousands of tourist flocking to Nobby’s beach to see the mundane ship now turned star of the seas. The difficult unearthing of the frigate is now done and the overexposed media attention begins to wine down. I am however sure that the Pasha Bulker will forever be remembered as the big red ship that invaded Aussies shores, obtained the nations admiration, and subsequently entered Australian pop culture forever.

Prince William Governor-General of Australia?

2007-06-30T22:26:00.000+10:00

In a new book "The Diana Chronicles" by Tina Brown, reveals Prince Williams desire to obtain the vice regal job of governor-general of Australia. A position his father Prince Charles was denied in the 80's by the Hawk government. Prime Minister John Howard has stated in response to Williams G-G aspirations that his government would never allow William to hold the post. Opposition leader Kevin Rudd also stated the British Royals should remain where they belong, in Britain. I find it hypocritical of John Howard to desire an Australian governor-general a effectively an acting head of state, however fully supporting the current constitutional monarchy with the Queen as the official head of state.

If John Howard wants an Australian as a governor-general, should he not desire Australia to become a republic?

I personally find nothing wrong with Prince William as the governor-general of Australia, for one he is second in line to the throne and the future king of Australia. The G-G role will become more notable and well known, and I really don’t think Australians would mind.

PM John Howard To Meet Dalai Lama

2007-06-12T15:36:00.000+10:00

John Howard has a habit of bowing down to foreign powers more notably Indonesia. It is a surprise the prime minister has decided to show some strength and independence by shrugging off China wishes, and deciding to meet the Dalai Lama. Australia should show more independence in the world, by not constantly adhering to the wishes of the U.S, Indonesia, and China.

11 people Die In Train Crash

2007-06-05T18:03:00.000+10:00

At least 11 people are dead, dozens more are injured and a series of inquiries have been launched after today's horrific collision between a semi-trailer and a train at a level crossing in central Victoria.

In the state's worst rail disaster in more than six decades, the truck slammed into a three-carriage passenger train six kilometres north of Kerang about 1.40pm.

The force of the collision ripped the train's second carriage open down one side and separated the third carriage from the rest of the train.

"It's total devastation," said acting Inspector Michael Talbot of the major collision investigation unit. "There's been seats pulled off rails and cut off. The side and the roof have been destroyed. There's jagged metal everywhere."

Eight people were initially confirmed dead and another died later in hospital. But tonight the death toll rose to 11 when police and emergency services personnel using spotlights discovered another two bodies in the wreckage.

Authorities feared the toll could rise further, with more than 10 people still unaccounted for and investigators continuing to search the wreckage.

Reports from The Age A very tragic event for the state of Victoria and Australia. The stories of human carnage is very disturbing. People who were doing something simple as traveling on a train, to be caught in this disaster is very sad indeed. Sympathies go out to all victims involved.

La Nina To End Drought

2007-05-25T16:22:00.000+10:00

The drought could be coming to a halt with the predicted oncoming weather pattern La Nina, a sister to the drought ravaging El Nino. The southern states can finally look forward to wetter winter, replenishing much needed water catchments and irrigator supplies. Large masses of cooler water have been discovered along the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean around the area near the equator, forming what is hoped much rain in many parts of Australia.

La Nina will cause condition is the U.S similar to that of the conditions Australia received from El Nino, warmer and drier conditions for southern California, and increased hurricane activity in the American southern states

It is however very good news for Australia.

http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/glossary/lanina.shtml

The Car Disputes Fence on Hill

2007-05-23T17:59:00.000+10:00

I was heading off to University one late morning when I learnt my housemate’s car was parked behind my car. Looking around the house she was no where to be seen, I contacted her mobile only to hear it ring beside me. The situation couldn’t get more annoying as she had gone for run, however luckily for me the clouds were rolling in. Magically I was making the clouds produce rain to rein her back home. Calling her name my other housemate woke up, and subsequently he decided to roll her car down the driveway which was on a slight hill. You may think why didn’t they just reverse the car down normally, well the thing is both of us never learnt to drive a manual (stick drive). Yes I know it’s pathetic. While rolling the car down the driveway, my housemate for some reason steered the car to close to the left heading right towards the fence. “Stop Stop” I yelled. “Why the bloody hell are you steering to the left”. He tried again but the car slid right into the fence. “Stop for god sake, what you doing”. The rain began pelting down, which I began to worry that she will arrive home any moment to witness this very awkward moment. He then turned the car on, put it in a gear he thought was forward and bang, scrapes and scratched into the fence twisting the side mirror around. “F%$# man, were screwed”. We attempted to push a full size car up the hill, bugger me the weight was enormous. He got out leaving the full weight to me while somehow I scrounged up some superhuman strength to held the car on the hill “Put the hand break on, put it on quick” I finally got in the driver seat, put it into gear, and at last the car went forward and I parked it the same spot previously. Miraculously the car was undamaged without a scratch. Shaking and laughing we went inside the house like nothing happened. A few minutes later my housemate arrived home due to the rain, and she gladly moved her car. She may have found it weird when starting her car that it decided to go in reverse.

Howard’s Industrial Relations Laws Bad for Australia

2007-05-20T22:03:00.000+10:00

The Howard governments Workchoices under the new Industrial Relation laws are a disaster for Australia. The laws which reduce normal reward conditions from 20 to 5, laws that allow employers to sack employees without notice or reason, and laws that reduce wages and job security with employee contracts known as A.W.A (Australian Workplace Agreement). The laws have been enacted to please the corporate and business Australia, leaving behind the hard working Australians that make up the Australian economy. Supporters for the IR changes say it is for the good of Australian workers and the growth of businesses. The laws may create more jobs, but those jobs will entail below average wages for new and current employees. Australians in this ever expanding expensive world will end up with less money to survive, while the rich get richer on the back of these Howard government IR laws. Workchoices now re-branded due to overwhelming public disapproval, will stretch the divide between rich and poor like never before. The Howard government must be ousted at the next election, for the good of Australia and her people’s future.

The Secret a Crackpot Scam Worth Millions

2007-05-19T13:02:00.000+10:00

"The Secret" is a commercial philosophy spreading through out the world, earning millions of dollars for its spruikers. The Secret now manifested in DVDs, books, and CDs has earned its Australian creater Rhonda Byrne 45 million dollars. "The Secret" is about the law of attraction, which is positively thinking about something you want, and then getting it. Look at new car, and you will get it, want a million dollars no worries it is all yours. "The Secret" is conveying a message of doing nothing to receive a lot. You do not have to buy “The Secret” merchandise and pay through the nose for some wacko to present a seminar. This philosophical theory behind the secret can be found in many other areas, including age old text book motivational theory, and various psychological theories. Don’t be fooled in to spending hard earned cash on a crackpot fad, even if Oprah and the mainstream media is catching on to this nonsense jibber jabber. I will give you a free lowdown on “the secret” right now, just think specifically and positively about your life and you are on your way to success. I just saved you hundreds of dollars.

Sylvester Stallone & Snoop Dog Customs Trouble

2007-05-15T13:13:00.000+10:00

Sylvester Stallone has pleaded guilty to importing a controlled substance at court hearing in Sydney today. My Rocky Balboa was stopped by Australian custom officials at the Sydney airport, and subsequently had his hotel room and Jet raided. Custom officials found 48 vials of a banned human growth hormone amongst Stallones possessions. At the time Stallone was on his world wide Rock Balboa film promotion tour, and surprisingly custom officials let the Hollywood star into the country to promote his film after his arrest. A stark contrast to a month ago, when Snoop Dog the infamous U.S rapper was stopped and banned by Australian officials from entering Australia. Immigration Minister Kevin Andrew said the ban was initiated due to Snoops prior history and association with a Los Angeles gang known for criminal activities. Snoop Dog was intending to attend the Australian 2007 MTV awards. So it amazes me why Sylvester Stallone was allowed to continue on with his promotional activities just after being caught with suspicious substances and Snoop Dog who had entered the country previously was prevented from carry out his business in Australia. There seems to be some discrepancy within the Australian customs in who they allow in and who they don’t. It is clear celebrities do not deserve special treatment in these cases, however it seems Mr Stallone received just that.

Australian Government Bans Zimbabwe Cricket Tour

2007-05-13T23:35:00.000+10:00

The Australian government has banned the Australian cricket team from playing and touring Zimbabwe. The case was made from the government to stop the Australian cricket team from touring the troubled African country, because the tour can be used as propaganda fodder from the Mugabe government. It is outrageous for the Howard government to use the Australian cricket team as political fodder, a course of action equal to the charge of propaganda given to the Zimbabwe government. The banning of the Australian cricket team does in no way hurt the Zimbabwe government, but hurts the heart of the already demoralized people of Zimbabwe. The game of cricket is one thing they can love and enjoy amongst so much oppression, and for that to be attacked from the Australian governments is disgraceful.

Disney Broadcast Hardcore Porn

2007-05-07T00:05:00.000+10:00

Parents in today’s day and age use the trustiest baby sitter known to man, and that is of course the trusty television. Little did American parents know one morning viewing session was going to be rather different. The American Disney Channel (Comcast) was intending to broadcast the Handy Many show, but ended up showing a handy Latino man with his talking tools. One American father knew there was a problem when his child asked what the people are doing on the TV. Disney once a wholesome family institution could now go hardcore entertainment. We could see such title as “Minnie goes wild” or “Mickey on Minnie”. One thing could be said; the porn video and the Disney cartoon both had that happy ever after moment.

Iraqi Girl Stoned To Death - Video

2007-05-06T01:18:00.000+10:00

This video depicts the disgraceful actions of Kurdish males bashing there sister for having a relationship with a Muslim man. The 17 year old Kurdish girl recently converted to Islam, a conversion her Kurdish family disapproved to an extent they were drawn to kill her. It does bring to light the primitive culture that exists in the Arab world, where traditions long out-dated come into fruition such as this video conveys. The video released by Kurdish site Jebar.Infosh has seen the rapid spread of the video through out the web.The Iraqi girl is said to have died April 7th. Warning: Video may Disturb some

Due to the censorship of Youtube this video is no longer available on Aussie Blogs. The video can now be seen Here

Paris In Jail - She Deserved it

2007-05-05T15:54:00.000+10:00

Paris Hilton has been sentenced to 45 days jail after been found guilty of driving with a suspended license. The rich and arrogant Hilton family thought there little party princess was going to walk free, but the law had better Ideas. Paris Hiltons mother blamed the sentencing on the fact the Paris was a celebrity; however the Hiltons assumed Paris would have received special treatment because of the same factor. I’m sorry Hiltons, but Paris deserves the same treatment as the rest of the community. I would advise Paris obtain even more days in jail, just for the fact she thought she would get away with it.

David "The Hoff" Hasselhoff Drunk Video

2007-05-04T14:16:00.000+10:00

David Hasselhoff has been caught on video by his children, drunk and reckless rolling around on the floor. The Hoff’s daughters filmed there much maligned father and released the video to the world in attempt to get him some help. The Hoff is just a string of celebrities heading to rehab after too much consumption of the devil drink. A new Hollywood fad or an epidemic? There once was golden age of Hollywood, today we have the drunken age of Hollywood. Good luck to the Hoffster and his family.

Wacky Blogs – Explosive Condoms

2007-04-30T17:36:00.000+10:00

News of the crazy and absurd kind is always enjoyable to read. The first wacky news blog off the blocks belongs to Des Moines Area Community College in the state of Iowa America. A suspicious package appeared on campus causing concern for officials who subsequently evacuated staff and students from the area. Police and Postal inspectors were called to the scene, and what they discovered was no bomb, but 500 condoms in a box. What we do know is, someone was indeed in for an explosive time, what form that took is up to the imagination.

Emo World - A Pathetic Subculture

2007-04-29T15:18:00.000+10:00

Emo’s short for emotionals, the ever growing teenage subculture are starting to come under some increased public coverage. Recently in Australia two young girls aligned with the Emo subculture, took there lives in a suicide pact. The Girls who had introverted personalities lived there social lives on the internet using Myspace to communicate. A place to chat and discuss feelings with other troubled Emo’s. The questions have to be asked why such a culture exists, and are the values created within this teenage subculture real or just followed by people for the sake of it. Aligning one self with Emoism seems to detached members from reality. Emo’s conform them selves into hating there parents, hating the world and feeling alone. Pathetic are the people who desire to follows these values for no reason but to do so for the pleasure of being apart of the Emo fad. In a desire to become individual, emoism has caused members to be insignificant, apart of the crowd. It almost defeats the purpose. I think the Emo movement should change direction, where the only emotion practiced is trying to be happy. Emo’s could begin to like themselves, love there parents, and love the world they live in. It would certainly make a pathetic teenage subculture well, less pathetic.

Nova 100 Provides Cigarette Products To Children

2007-04-27T17:28:00.000+10:00

Melbourne radio station Nova 100 were giving out promotional freebies today at the Glen Waverley Met train station to predominately school children going home. A part of the promotional pack was a product to held cigarettes and cigarettes butts. Its quite interesting that Nova 100 Melbourne would give underage children cigarette products. Are they condoning cigarette smoking for children?

Drought Breaking Rain

2007-04-27T16:34:00.000+10:00

The southern states of Australia are about to receive some drought relieving rain, in some areas said to receive the heaviest rain in many years. The warming of the Indian Ocean has caused more moisture and rain to develop, thus a chance of more showers to come. Experts say more rain has to occur over the next few weeks to really break the drought and ease the pain of farmers.

Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix Trailer NEW!

2007-04-25T21:17:00.000+10:00

The latest Harry Potter movie trailer has just been released, and thankfully the trailer indicates the best Harry Potter film yet.

Big Brother Uncut & Shutdown

2007-04-24T00:44:00.000+10:00

Big Brother has conceded to the prudes of Australia. The reaction of conservatives around Australia during the BB06 was absurd. The media took the bait, spread the conservative tripe and on the controversy went to Australian federal parliament. The fear mongering was unleashed, and the children card was put into the arena. The old “think of the children” dribble was initiated in public debate, and Big Brother folded under pressure. Conceding to the prudes of Australia the Big Brother format no longer consist of controversial program Big Brother Uncut. It now obtains over zealous censoring, prim and proper house mates who are undiversified in selection. Big Brother who started its 7th series on Sunday on Channel Ten to lower then expected audiences, surprised many to the somewhat unsurprising format to the apparently new and improved Big Brother. Big Brother have not only not created anything new, but cut back on the original Brother Format. Big Brother will need to improve, otherwise no one will be watching.

Myspace Popularity Today & Tomorrow

2007-04-19T10:43:00.000+10:00

Neely Ohara is a part of the world of myspace. A world of intertwined people networks, where connections to new friends abroad and close to home increasingly thrive and grow. The number of members joined to the News Corp owned myspace internet site has skyrocketed into the hundreds of millions. Just about every person on earth and there dog have a myspace profile, securing it self nicely within our modern pop culture.

Neely Ohara with her now 3000 plus friends, enjoys the feeling she obtains from the community and the appreciation from her personal myspace empire. Neely, a self confessed internet junky joined myspace back in 2003 at time when myspace was not so entrenched in popular culture. Neely and her loyal followers of internet friends have made Neely somewhat of an internet celebrity, and within her local community she experiences people noticing her from her myspace profile. Neely admittedly an introvert expresses her self more greatly through the myspace virtual world, then in her real life social situations.

You have to wonder though, are myspace friends really friends. The ratio of real life friends, and people that are added randomly would fall on the side of the latter.

Myspace with an increased popularity over the last two years has had the novelty wear off for many who used to use the site frequently. Is the myspace revolution coming to the end?

Why do people use myspace, will you keep using myspace?

A Ghost Image Through A Window

2007-04-18T00:20:00.000+10:00

A ghostly face appeared in a photo I captured tonight. It was an eerie face of an old bald man, with a moustache and glasses looking at me through the window. I took the picture for amusement, as I and my housemate joked of mysterious things happening in our backyard. Either it was a formation created outside the window, or a smudge on the window it self, the image still frighteningly eerie.

Yes I know, my windows needs cleaning!

33 Killed at Virginia Tech, 3000 Killed in Iraq

2007-04-17T13:40:00.000+10:00

The United States is in mourning, and the world is in shock over the 33 people killed at Virginia Tech, in the worst school shooting in America’s history. Sympathy’s through out the world to the victims involved have eventuated, including President Bush conveying is sadness to the America people. I wonder however, does the President mourn the deaths of the 3000 American soldiers killed in Iraq, as much as he respectfully should. Does the President respectfully convey his sadness for lives destroyed, families turn apart. As the mourning for the 32 people killed at Virginia tech continues, I hope as much mourning occurs for the thousands of soldiers and people in Iraq and Afghanistan who loose there lives each day. A lost caused by President Bush’s incompetence and selfish sacrifice of others for his own fanatical agenda.

Global Warming Solution - Harvest Icebergs

2007-04-16T17:35:00.000+10:00

Australia is experiencing its worst drought in history, and water resources are disappearing fast. Global warming is having a detrimental effect on Australia and the world with a quick fix solution few and far between. I have an idea to use the effects of global warming for the benefit of nations in drought, and countries experiencing the threat of rising sea waters due to the melting of polar ice caps. What we need to do is harvest in some manner the ice caps in Antarctica and other areas that may be prone to melting. Massive ships process the ice, and bring back to countries like Australia to replenish dwindling water supplies. It solves the drought issue and the flooding issue it’s all just too easy, well sort of. We could harvest the ice, or we could all just turn off the lights, lock up our cars and wait for the climate to change and the rain to fall. Raindance anyone?

The Vet, a Polar Bear, and the Bumbling President

2007-04-15T22:08:00.000+10:00

The world is safe again, the Taiwanese vets arm is now attached, the pommy soldiers are free, the polar bear Knut is still alive, and George Bush loses any credibility he has left by the day. All the world needs now is the war over in Iraq, the leaders that instigated the war out of power, a cure for obesity Aids and cancer, global warming to stop, and of course world stability. I was going to say world peace, but I am afraid I am not wearing a swimsuit. On the note of what should happen to make the world better place, stay tuned to bloggers of the world, they will let you know the truth.

Crocodile Eats Vets Arm

2007-04-12T15:35:00.000+10:00

A Veterinarian in Taiwan had his arm ripped off by a sick crocodile. A Taiwanese police officer had to shoot the croc at an attempt to remove the severed limb from the crocodile’s jaws. Bugger, I must remember never give a crocodile a hand when it’s in trouble.

New Zealand A State Of Australia?

2007-04-11T16:40:00.000+10:00

Living in peace side by side for a few hundred years, Australia and New Zealand are two nations culturally and physically similar. A Kiwi traveling the world could be easily mistaken for an Aussie and vice versa. There was a time in the early days of colonization and the federation where New Zealand could have joined the great land mass across the Tasman Sea as a state of Australia. Clearly that did not occur, and NZ has matured into a quaint successful country. Recently an Australian federal parliamentary committee had discussion on the unification of the two nations economically and geographically, whilst remaining sovereign nations, similar to the European Union. The Anzac Union, with an Anzac currency, would be great for the economy of the two nations, increases its stance in the world. Even more optimistic would envision a Pacific Union, including NZ and other nations of the region. Should New Zealand join Australia in some form or another?

Defense Report - Sadam No links with al-Qaeda

2007-04-06T17:29:00.000+10:00

"INTERROGATIONS of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein and documents seized after the 2003 US-led invasion confirmed that his regime had not been cooperating with al-Qaeda, the Washington Post reported today." http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21514434-2,00.html Added with the known fact that Iraq had no WMDs, and added with the intelligence report that the war has caused more terrorism. President Bush, Prime Minister Howard and Blair are the biggest failures of all time.

Blog Name Mix UP

2007-04-05T15:16:00.000+10:00

I Blog name, Aussie Blogs was created all the way back in the year 2004. It was a time before blogs were popular in Australia and the world, and I was proud to snatch such a cool name for my blog. I see though the name Aussie Blogs or Australian Blogs has been used for sites indexing blogs, blog searching engines or what not. So I think my blog gets passed over for being a blogger publisher, indexers, or search engine site. I AM A BLOGGER, HERE ME, HERE ME NOW!!! Ok got that’s off my chest. I would also like to ask blog viewers out there, why don’t you people comment every now and then. I mean I know your there, but no hello, how rude!

15 British Soldiers Freed

2007-04-05T00:21:00.000+10:00

Congrats to the Brits, they must be applauded for there success in this situation. Foolish governments like America or Israel would have started WW3 already and killed many innocent lives if they were in such situation.

New CDs To Buy?

2007-04-04T14:02:00.000+10:00

I still have 80 dollars worth of Sanity vouchers, given to me for my birthday last October for my 21st birthday. I haven’t used them yet because I simply had no desire to purchase anything. I finally wish to buy these new albums from these artists, tell what ya think. They are Paolo Nutini, Silver Chair, Mika, and Kings of Leon? Good, Bad, Suggestions?

News Media To Howards Rescue

2007-04-03T12:42:00.000+10:00

The Australian government and its Prime Minister John Howard are drastically behind in the polls, and unfortunately for them the election is just around the corner. The opposition leader Kevin Rudd is storming ahead in the polls, both in party and the Prime Minister preferred stakes. I have noticed as the election draws near and the opposition increases there poll numbers, the usual conservative media organization produces bias news in favour of the Howard government. This is more evident in the news site that I actually frequent many times, a website apart of the right wing company News Ltd, News.com.au. News stories slanted In favour of the conservative Liberal party will increase even more as the election moves closer, by news organisations such as News.com.au, Heralds sun, other news Ltd papers, Channel Nine, and SKY News Australia. People just have to be wary to state the obvious, do not believe what the media tells you.

Tsunami Warning For OZ!

2007-04-02T09:05:00.000+10:00

I would suggest any Aussie’s near or thinking of going near the beach on the east coast of Australia might think of retreating back inland for safety. An 8.1 earthquake hit the Solomon Islands early this morning, sending a tsunami across the pacific. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that a wave could hit mainland Australia around 9.30am Aus time.

Google Broadband April Fools

2007-04-01T20:03:00.000+10:00

Google nearly fooled me, until I looked at the date. If you go to googles homepage you will see Google is advertising a new Broadband system for FREE! All ya have to do is put fiber optic cables down a toilet, flush and your connected to the internet hahaha Check it out at google.com

To Be Vilified, To be Outraged, To Be Jew

2007-03-26T20:58:00.000+10:00

I’ve decided its time to touch on a taboo. I am no racist or prejudicial person, but I do like to point out wrongs in society when I see them occur. I have noticed over the years that one group of people seem to be over sensitive on how society treats them. I am talking of the people of the Jewish religion. I would like to state that what happened to the Jews during the Second World War was atrocious and one of the saddest periods in human history, and nothing like that should ever be forgotten. That period of atrocities is not the only period of terrible events to happen in our short human history. Atrocities have occurred in countries such as Cambodia, Africa, and Russia. The difference is the people involved do not milk there bad situation for attention, personal gain or to make the world feel sorry for them. It is also disconcerting when anyone dislikes or denouncing something to do with the Jewish nation of Israel; it is labeled ant-Semitic An interesting note is Semite people come from Arab speaking people who are Jewish, Muslim, and other. The Jewish people are the only people who use this phrase. Israel and the Jewish people cry with outrage over negative comments more then any other nation or religion in the world. This as unfair to the rest the world community, who are too often vilified for comments, where attributed to other religions or nations no outraged would eventuate. I agree that ridiculous reactions of anger have also occurred from Muslims in some Islamic nations, but more frequent are the ridiculous reactions from the Jews, especially in America. Any comments? Am I being an anti-Semite?

A New Perspective

2007-03-19T00:15:00.000+11:00

I seem to have left my poor old blog for dead, I feel guilty as. The reason is that I found other places to spread my wonderful opinions, such as other blogs, myspace and a great forum website called Perspectives. I will give you a hot tip, by suggesting doing your self a favour and visiting http://www.perspectives.com/. It’s a great site for Australian chat, Political chat, World news and events chat. And of course I wont let this poor old blog die, so be back soon.

Pretty Xmas Lights

2006-12-20T01:10:00.000+11:00

I decorated my parents house with xmas lights, I went all out. I took a pic and entered into the local paper xmas light comp. ........................................................................ I lost, oh well

Slip Sliding Away

2006-09-13T18:47:00.000+10:00

What a crazy and hectic night. I had just finished dinner and subsequently the washing up, and I was putting varies things back in the fridge when I knocked a half can of beetroot on the carpet. “God Damn It”, I was in a panic, this shit was going to stain. I went to the sink to grab a tea towel and went ass up on what seemed to be fabric softener spilt all over the floor. A gooey purple substance was all over a canvas bag, a towel, shirt and a jumper. In between scrubbing, cleaning, washing, soaking, slipping over and sweating like hell, tonight was just dandy!!! PS: Canvas bag is no longer my hero!

Behind The Canvas Bag

2006-09-13T15:11:00.000+10:00

Last night I decided to do some washing, I must say it was a bit over due. So I gathered all my clothes from around my college residence room, including the ones on my back and packed them into my suitcase. Put on some old clothes and trudged down stairs to begin the exciting task of doing my laundry. Whilst I was pulling my wet clothes from the washing machine and into the dryer, I dropped a sock on the ground, bent down, and grabbed it. Heaven to Betsy that was a bad move, my old denim shorts completely ripped exposing my bare arse, because yes all my underwear were in the dryer. I crabbed a green canvas bag, put something it, and put my hands around my lower back with the canvas bag covering my ass. I walked to lift, and shockingly 4 people were waiting to get in, I said ' gee this lift is taking to long' looking like a fool. I dashed all the way up stairs with the canvas bag covering my butt, and sprinted to my room. Thankyou Canvas Bag, Your My Hero!!!!

Flabby Not To Shabby

2006-09-12T19:21:00.000+10:00

It is heading into summer and the weather is warming up, and I decided to buy some new summer gear. One of the reason im buying some new clothes is that most of my shirts have shrank in the dryer, and sad to say living in Melbourne has made me put on more weight, NOOOOOO!! DAMN YOU WORLD. While I was shopping today, shirts I tried on that used to fit me and look good no longer treat me with respect, I mean what did I ever do to them. Im going on a health kick...What don't you believe me...Well you just wait and see, The next time I go to kfc im not going to ask for the upsize!!!!

Steve Irwin - An Icon To The World

2006-09-04T19:23:00.000+10:00

Australia and indeed the world have lost an icon, a great wildlife crusader. Steve will be badly missed, and the animal kingdom will have lost one of their most avid protectors. R.I.P Steve, Crikey we will miss ya mate

Australian Governments Conspiracy To Prevent Schapelle Corby's Freedom

2006-08-29T14:10:00.000+10:00

Schapelle Corby is locked away in an Indonesian Bali Jail for 20 years, for a crime we now know she hasn’t committed. That crime of course was the importation of 3.5 kg of marijuana, drugs which Corby claims were put in her bag by someone tampering with her luggage. It has been reported that airport staff have been caught tampering with people bags and inserting drugs such heroin. Airport workers have also been sacked for varies other offensive to do with baggage tampering. Recently a woman returning from a holiday, stopped over in Singapore, on her return to Australia she notified the authorities that her bags have been tampered with, and consequently her bags contained traces of drugs. This is a clear case of luggage tampering. Schapelle Corby’s luggage went through two Australian airports on her way to Bali, situated in Brisbane and Sydney, and no drugs were discovered. During this process the drugs were planted in her bags. The footage of this would have proved it. The Bali court recently gave Corby’s legal team the right to access footage from the airports surveillance archives. The Australian government however is determined to see the footage kept out of the hands of Corby’s legal team, even calling access to the footage as irrelevant and pointless. Qantas formally owned by the government, has come out and said the footage is no longer available. What has the government got to hide? Why don’t they want Schapelle free? My guess is that the scared and weak Australian government is appeasing the Indonesian government once again. The practice of deliberately halting access to this footage, the Australian government is destroying a young girls life.

The World Of Me...Pfft

2006-08-28T21:21:00.000+10:00

I decided to post something more to do with yours truly, rather then about the big wide world around us. Lets begin the happenings of today. I woke up today at 7.30, the same time I get up everyday, yet it is still a hassle. I get in such a fluster attempting to find clothes and toiletries, once that’s done I run across the hallway to the bathroom. I live in a University Residence College, so a quick dash into the shower half naked, can be quit an interesting adventure. I made it to class after breakfast at 8.30, I waited 15 minute for it to start. I Then began the tedious task of math problems. The end of class was eventful indeed, an over zealous rich soccer player gave me a bit of badmouth and threatened to fight. When leaving class he seemed to have disappeared, yes all talk and no action kind of bloke. This dude never turns up to class, is clearly failing, and he takes out his issue on people he sees fit. Sad really. Right now I am attempting to study, however my procrastination is extreme, and writing a blog is way more important, watching TV comes in second. Pfft I hate writing about personal day to day life, I find it boring to read and boring to write. But hey it’s something to do. Now to the issues of the world…

Australia – The Force Is With Us

2006-08-26T20:36:00.000+10:00

Prime Minister John Howard announced that 2600 extra soldiers would be recruited into the ADF, with restriction of entry into the ADF reduced. The prime minister also announced another 500 Australian Federal Police will be recruited for international duties.

The reason for the increase in forces is the unstable nature of failed states in the pacific, such as Papa New Guinea, East Timor, and the Solomon Islands. It seems Australia has now taken up the reasonability for these troubled nations, leading Australia to increase its forces.

The question is, will nations within the pacific see this news as threatening or helpful?

SAVE PLUTO!

2006-08-25T14:35:00.000+10:00

The International Astronomers Union made the following announcement overnight: “The IAU members gathered at the 2006 General Assembly agreed that a “planet” is defined as a celestial body that (a) is in orbit around the Sun, (b) has sufficient mass for its self-gravity to overcome rigid body forces so that it assumes a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape, and (c) has cleared the neighbourhood around its orbit." "This means,” the IAU explained, “That the Solar System consists of eight “planets” Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. A new distinct class of objects called “dwarf planets” was also decided.""The first members of the “dwarf planet” category are Ceres, Pluto and 2003 UB313,” said the IAU, adding that up to a dozen new dwarf planets will be added to the category. News.com.au We must call for the protection of Pluto, it is only right. What has Pluto ever done to us? it does not deserve to be shamed out of the solar system just because a few earthling geeks think so. SAVE PLUTO

Stargate SG-1 Ends

2006-08-23T16:03:00.000+10:00

Stargate will not go on after its now last 10th season. 250 great episodes over ten years is a great accomplishment for America’s longest running Sc-Fi series. Stargate Atlantis the spin-off show will be picked up for it’s forth season. Stargate SG-1 is the greatest SCI-FI series of all time, and I will certainly miss this show. Other news reports the 2 sequels will be made from the original Stargate movie, and will not be related to the long running Stargate television series.I will miss this show.

David Tench Deserves A Fair Go

2006-08-23T16:01:00.000+10:00

If you have not watched David Tench do not judge this show before you actually watched it, at least give David Tench a chance. This show won't be some 80's trash carbon copy, its live action animation from technology originally invented for the most successful movie of all time, 'The Lord Of The Rings". This is no copy, this is a world first, a production that seems worthy of a fair go. If you have seen it and you have some reservations, Tench's accent derives from his back-story of living in America but he is still Australian. This is a clear valid excuse for his wavering accent. The character of David Tench is made up of all the famous Australian, and the entertainment country of the world the US television hosts and media interviewers. I think people just need to get used to the concept, instead of detesting the show because of its innovative manner.

The Oil Situation

2006-08-23T15:52:00.000+10:00

The oil price of today is about $72 a barrel, a price not necessarily due to geopolitical issues, but a structural issue that barely produces enough capacity to supply the world. The world produces 81.5 million barrels of oil per day, with only a capacity of producing 82 million barrels per day. The world is only left with an excess of 5 million barrels, a number that sees the refining process scraping it very fine. This is predominately why the price of oil is rising, because consumption is reaching close to global capacity. The growth of China, and her future needs on oil will inevitably create more demand then supply, sending prices and political tensions skyrocketing. The simple fact is this, if a hurricane wipes out the oil supply in the Golf of Mexico off the south cost of America (U.S produces 9 million barrels per day), or a war in Iran (Iran produces 5 mb per day) or a terrorist attack in Iraq (Iraq produces 3 mb per day) the world will have no excess oil and the price of a barrel of oil will jump to $110. A creation of more then a recession, a depression! The world is left with only 38 yrs left oil to feed the world; it is really something to think about

Tom Cruise - The New Wacko

2006-08-23T15:29:00.000+10:00

Paramount has sacked Tom Cruise from the studios movie making business, and what a good move that was. Tom Cruise is the new wacko of the entertainment world, even outweighing the king of pop, and the king of wackiness Michael Jackson. The world liked Tom Cruise when he lived out fantasies within the movies he made, however the world frowns upon his fanatic ways of living out his scientology beliefs by preaching and acting like a lunatic in the public eye. Good riddance!

Let Your Wind Be Free

2006-08-22T14:45:00.000+10:00

(Warning not for the squeamish) Don't you hate when you use the loo of any public toilet, and you find that someone is sitting on the throne right next to you. Your freedom of doing the job is taken away in swift or should say woof of the person next door. Instead of going gung-ho, you attempt to achieve your business using all your muscles you can, to try and eliminate any noises or outrages sounds. At the same time you seem to wish they other person next door who is suffering under the same conditions, does what your doing and attempts to defuse any sounds and noises. If they don't you know you’re in for a cracking time trying to stay calm without laughing. Don’t you think it will be easier for all of us, if we only allow our selves to let go with out any shame? A poem my mum had told me, which was past down to her from her mother. "Where ever you maybe, let your wind be free"

The Test Of Doom

2006-08-21T15:06:00.000+10:00

It was 12 O'clock midnight, and I had just completed a few hours of Internet surfing and TV watching, you know the important things in life. At this moment A crushing thought thundered into my head, my heart sunk, my eyes watered, it was the feeling of dread. I had totally forgotten a test that I had to do the next morning at Uni; the information conveniently escaped my vast chasm situated in my head. It was like spilling a litre of milk on the floor, a feeling of recklessness and irresponsibility. No study, No revision, there was nothing I could do. I completed the test, and let me tell you it was hell!

The Blog Thing

2006-08-17T20:26:00.000+10:00

It’s a thing so many of us do; yet so many people have yet to catch on. The blog, and the bloggers of the world are publishing interesting and meaningless things everyday. Some read other blogs, some just post, and some do both, nonetheless the world is speaking.

I want to know and ask the following to the world of bloggers.

Why do you blog?

Why do you read blogs?

Muslim Concentration Camps

2006-08-17T15:17:00.000+10:00

Many right-wingers especially in the U.S through their ignorant ways seem to think that every Muslim in the world is a terrorist, a threat, and the boogieman. Yes it seems the Neocon’s are the ultimate anti-Semites, of which the definition includes not only the Jews but also the Arabs. They call for the nuking of all countries with a Muslim population, and in fact they desire all Muslims to be destroyed, deported and what not. Do you think if the Neocon’s had there way, they would use inspiration from their fellow evil rightwing Nazi party, and gather and kill Muslims?

Asylum Seekers Remain On Land

2006-08-15T14:08:00.000+10:00

Here are some comments of mine that were published on news.com.au, regarding the new now withdrawn asylum seeker laws. This law had nothing to do with the protection of the Australian people, and don't be fooled into thinking so. An asylum seeker who has a mischievous background will still be processed under the same controlled condition on the mainland, as they would off shore. Do not let the government play on your terrorism fears, just to obtain approval for legislations aimed at pleasing Indonesia. Most, who oppose this bill, did not do so for humanitarian concerns, I mean detention camps are detention camps. A valid point for sending asylum seekers offshore is so they cannot obtain taxpayer funded court appeals to remain in Australia, however we need to know what was the main factor for the creation of this bill? The main factor I think was to please and therefore prevent tensions with Indonesia, a factor that made this bill weak. This outweighed any positive aspect to the bill, in which lead people like me to disagree with legislation that defied our sovereignty and our basic principles.

Australia Bows Down

2006-08-14T11:43:00.000+10:00

I cannot comprehend why the Australian government is bowing down in front of Indonesia and obeying their wishes to process asylum seekers off shore. It sickens me that Howard does not show strength, or even an independent presence in the world. It is bad enough Howard bows down to the U.S, why do we have to do the same with our northern neighbours? Thank goodness for the coalition backbenchers and senators who are proud Australians, Proud Australians protecting Australia’s sovereignty by not voting for this crazy legislation.

Disarm America

2006-08-13T15:27:00.000+10:00

America has the largest stockpile of nuclear warheads, thus the largest stockpile of Weapons of mass destruction. The American administrations over time have called for certain nations to disarm and to stop nuclear aspirations. It is also noticeable that some countries are not publicly condemned for creating nuclear weapons, and are also not stopped in any way or form. To me this looks like there are rules for some, and a different rules for others. The US government at this time is calling for Iran to disarm or stop the uranium conversion process. The U.S is also attempting to prevent North Korea from obtaining or using nuclear weapons.Another important issue is the second Iraq war, where the excuse for war was Sadam apparent stockpile of WMDs, which clearly the world knows no longer existed during the time of the invasion. This issue of course delves deeper then WMDS. This is all well and good, however should America call for other unstable nations to disarm their nuclear weapon stockpiles such as China, Pakistan, and India or for that matter all nuclear nations? Should America practice what they preach, and disarm some of there nuclear weapons? I do wonder why the US have so many nuclear weapons, it is almost like they preparing for a coming alien invasion. Some might say the large stockpile of nuclear weapons is a defence strategy, a deterrent for national security purposes. But do they really need over 10000 nuclear warheads? I have a belief that countries that view the U.S as a potential threat, and understand the US is a nuclear power feel somewhat inferior and obsolete. In turn the feeling of being threatened pushes rogue nations to creates their own deterrent for their own national security, thus having and creating nuclear aspirations for their own protection.

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