'Refudiate': Oxford Dictionary recognises mangled Palinism
The English language is getting mangled enough without Sarah Palin's help...
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Because I love wacky Gridiron plays...
A friend sent me this today.
I love movies like The Waterboy and The Longest Yard because of the inventive set plays they use. It's the aspect of American Football I most enjoy.
This one is right up there - take a look for yourself:
Sport's greatest trick play?
EDIT: Larger version on YouTube here
I love movies like The Waterboy and The Longest Yard because of the inventive set plays they use. It's the aspect of American Football I most enjoy.
This one is right up there - take a look for yourself:
Sport's greatest trick play?
EDIT: Larger version on YouTube here
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Operating on your Operating System
So I installed Windows 7 on my laptop the other day, so it now dual boots with Ubuntu. Primarily this is so I can install some of the software I use at work to use at home as well (I know, this sounds like a stupid thing to do)
In the process of doing this, I also took the opportunity to re-jig my hard drive partitions a little to work better with the dual boot system and be able to share data across both OS's.
Without going into to much technical detail (this isn't a tech blog after all), I basically set up the main user "Documents" folders in both OS's to read from the same partition. However, after I did this, I found that in Ubuntu, I had issues with the system not being able to store passwords and so forth (eg. I had to manually type in my wireless network password everytime I logged in).
So, I did what I always do when I have a technical issue like this - I consulted the all-knowing Google! And then spent a few hours trawling through different blogs and forums trying to find an answer that solved my problem. Which I eventually did - turns out you couldn't actually do what I'd done in the way I did it, so I had to re-jig my settings a little again.
Anyway, what's the point of this little anecdote? Well, there's two actually. The first is, if you're having an issue with your computer, chances are, someone's had the same problem before, and they might have even put something on the Internet about it. If they have, then Google will find it, and then you can read about how to fix your problem. The only real thing that separates "technical" people from "non-technical" people is "technical" people know how to use Google!
The second point is, quite often I'm asked, "Why do you use Linux?". The biggest reason is, I got tired of Windows being crap. But the other main reason is, it's not just about being a braindead sheep - you can actually put some thought into it. Yes, it took me a few hours of research and fiddling with settings to fix a problem. And it was annoying while I was doing it. But at the end, I fixed it, and that gives you a real feeling of satisfaction. And that's something you just don't get with Windows!
In the process of doing this, I also took the opportunity to re-jig my hard drive partitions a little to work better with the dual boot system and be able to share data across both OS's.
Without going into to much technical detail (this isn't a tech blog after all), I basically set up the main user "Documents" folders in both OS's to read from the same partition. However, after I did this, I found that in Ubuntu, I had issues with the system not being able to store passwords and so forth (eg. I had to manually type in my wireless network password everytime I logged in).
So, I did what I always do when I have a technical issue like this - I consulted the all-knowing Google! And then spent a few hours trawling through different blogs and forums trying to find an answer that solved my problem. Which I eventually did - turns out you couldn't actually do what I'd done in the way I did it, so I had to re-jig my settings a little again.
Anyway, what's the point of this little anecdote? Well, there's two actually. The first is, if you're having an issue with your computer, chances are, someone's had the same problem before, and they might have even put something on the Internet about it. If they have, then Google will find it, and then you can read about how to fix your problem. The only real thing that separates "technical" people from "non-technical" people is "technical" people know how to use Google!
The second point is, quite often I'm asked, "Why do you use Linux?". The biggest reason is, I got tired of Windows being crap. But the other main reason is, it's not just about being a braindead sheep - you can actually put some thought into it. Yes, it took me a few hours of research and fiddling with settings to fix a problem. And it was annoying while I was doing it. But at the end, I fixed it, and that gives you a real feeling of satisfaction. And that's something you just don't get with Windows!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Stalemate
Based on the prevailing trend of results during this year, I'd like to predict the following upcoming results:
- NRL Grand Final: draw
- Melbourne Cup: dead heat
- Victorian Parliamentary Election: hung parliament
- Boxing Day Test: tied test
We'll wait and see whether I have Nostradamus-like powers :)
- NRL Grand Final: draw
- Melbourne Cup: dead heat
- Victorian Parliamentary Election: hung parliament
- Boxing Day Test: tied test
We'll wait and see whether I have Nostradamus-like powers :)
Monday, September 20, 2010
JUDDY!
Congratulation to Chris Judd of the mighty Carlton Football Club - 2010 Brownlow Medallist!
And the best part of it all - the look on Eddie McGuire's face when he realised Dane Swan couldn't win it. Gold!!
Judd - you're a superstar! Now let's work on getting a medal on everyone in the team - it's premiership time!
And the best part of it all - the look on Eddie McGuire's face when he realised Dane Swan couldn't win it. Gold!!
Judd - you're a superstar! Now let's work on getting a medal on everyone in the team - it's premiership time!
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Must-see TV
Something I hope a lot of people are watching during this election campaign, is Gruen Nation.
As well as being pretty funny, it also helps deconstruct exactly how the political parties manipulate the electorate with their advertising.
As everyone knows, knowledge is power. Knowing all the tricks that can be employed against voters can only help people see through the spin and make a more informed decision.
One of the best parts of the show, as with the regular Gruen Transfer, is "The Pitch", where two ad agencies go up against each other to create competing ads. This week, one agency had to make a pro-Green ad, the other an anti-Green ad. Personally, I thought the pro-Green ad was one of the best ads I've seen this campaign, even though it's not a "real" ad! If the Greens have any sense (and some cash), they should commission it.
Remember, dear readers, see through the spin. Make sure your bullshit detector is active!
Addendum: evidently, the Greens are very interested in the ad, but the ABC won't let them have it!
As well as being pretty funny, it also helps deconstruct exactly how the political parties manipulate the electorate with their advertising.
As everyone knows, knowledge is power. Knowing all the tricks that can be employed against voters can only help people see through the spin and make a more informed decision.
One of the best parts of the show, as with the regular Gruen Transfer, is "The Pitch", where two ad agencies go up against each other to create competing ads. This week, one agency had to make a pro-Green ad, the other an anti-Green ad. Personally, I thought the pro-Green ad was one of the best ads I've seen this campaign, even though it's not a "real" ad! If the Greens have any sense (and some cash), they should commission it.
Remember, dear readers, see through the spin. Make sure your bullshit detector is active!
Addendum: evidently, the Greens are very interested in the ad, but the ABC won't let them have it!
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