Two questions I have to ask of those who have the time to reply: 1) Do you choose to sit in the front, middle or the back of the cinema? 2) What is your favorite snack while your at the movies?
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A small matter of housekeeping I have noticed that some of the previous comments to this blog have been ads. If you want your ads to be featured on this blog, post them here. Be sure to keep any “unsolicited ads” to under 75 words or less or they will have no chance at being…
New Mobile Phone Laws in Canberra
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ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope recently announced that laws regarding the use of mobile phones while driving have been tightened. Under the new laws it is illegal for a driver from holding a mobile phone, cradling a phone on their shoulder or resting it on their lap while driving. “Research shows that drivers are four…
From Paris With Love
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Staring John Travolta & Jonathan Rhys Meyers Directed by Pierre Morel Rated MA Score 5 (I would have given this 6 if I had of watched this on a bigger screen) In Paris, a young employee in the office of the US Ambassador hooks up with an American spy looking to stop a terrorist attack…
Australian Convict Sites receieve World Heritage Nomination
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Photo of Cockatoo Island courtesy of Sydney Harbour Federation It was recently announced; the Executive Director of the Sydney Harbour Federation Mr Geoff Bailey has declared that Cockatoo Island a site worthy of world heritage status. Cockatoo Island was used as a goal for 30 years from 1839 to 1869 while the buildings where used…
Lessons that I have Learnt From Watching Movies
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Theses are just some of the lessons that I have learnt from watching movie. #1 – Never build a thermal exhaust port right above the main port – Star Wars IV #2 – You need three things pressure, time and a big god-darn poster – Shawshank Redemption #3 – Better dead then smeg – Red…
Fighting Spam
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Computer retailer Notebooks R Us have been issued with a formal warning by the Australian Communication and Media Authority after an investigation that found the computer retailer had breached the Spam Act 2003 for sending commercial electronic messages without the consent of the recipients. Isn’t it great that something is being done about Spam marketing?…
The Clash of the Titans
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Clash of the Titans (1981) Score 4 Clash of the Titans (2010) Score 4.5 I remember reading a review recently about the remake of The Clash of the Titans, the reviewer commented that at best Clash of the titans was a big dumb action movie. My reply to that mysterious reviewer out there in cyberspace…
OutInCanberra People’s Choice Awards
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Despite popular opinion, Canberra is not full of politicians, public servants and national monuments. One of the best ways to found out what are the best places to go for a meal and have fun in Canberra is www.outincanberra.com.au. Monday May 3rd 2010 Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation, Andrew Barr for the Australian Capital…
Changes to the Do Not Call List
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Telemarketing calls would have to be one of the most annoying phone calls that you can possibly receive. The best way to stop these calls is by registering on the Do Not Call List. You can do this by either registering on the website www.donotcall.gov.au or by calling 1300792958. You should be aware that under…