Been a bit since I posted... have had plenty of work on and have had some early starts... so I have been a bit flummoxed this week.
Things have been a bit hectic, but oddly enough I am looking forward to a long weekend... why? Because I have JURY DUTY! Yay!! Some people would go "ah fuck!" but not I... at the very best I get a day off work (and hopefully am dismissed very early in the piece) and at worst I get to sit in whilst some local drug lord appeals a speeding fine and I get to say "GUILTY!".
NSW Local Court Judicial System? I say Bring It On!!
Am I odd to be looking forward to such a day? Why do I have visions of LA Law and some attractive "D.A's"? (We don't have DA's in Australia, unless you're referring to Dirty Aussies...) Why can I see the local court version of Ice T layin' down the law as it is righteously written despite him "bein' a brutha".
LOL... God I am stupid...
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
The Dishing of Dirt
Apologies for the lack of posting since Sunday, but things have been a bit hectic on the work front...
The issue I want to raise today is that it appears that the "scandal" involving Therese Rhein (wife of soon to be PM Rudd) and her ownership of a firm in breach of Industrial Relations laws has been totally been a non-event in the eyes of the average punter.
The polls, if they can be believed as an indicator of support, have not blipped since this so called scandal blew up. But apart from some sort of dirt dishing, what does it actually mean for Rudd?
His wife has sold her firm. She is clearly a savvy business woman as she knows that once her husband becomes PM, this profitable business (which is a recruitment agency for Government departments) will go bust because she will see her market share dive as people dont want to be seen to giving business to the family of the PM.
So she sold up. This is a clear indicator that the Rudds clearly believe that they are in a winning position and despite the dirt being dishes, they have lost their personal economic benefit in a profitable business because "they know" that the profits will dry up next year. What better indication of confidence is that?
So in a nutshell, the Rudd's come through it unscathed, they make a sound economic decision based on the future projections of a Labor government and I can bet you down to a dollar that the Labor Dirt Dishers will find someone on the Coalition side of the fence that has a wife / husband / relative involved in a less than savoury business deal involving Industrial Relations....
Oh hang on... didnt us taxpayers fund the payouts to John Howard's brothers business about 2-3 years ago?? Someone with the surname of Howard refused to pay entitlements.... mmmmm....
The issue I want to raise today is that it appears that the "scandal" involving Therese Rhein (wife of soon to be PM Rudd) and her ownership of a firm in breach of Industrial Relations laws has been totally been a non-event in the eyes of the average punter.
The polls, if they can be believed as an indicator of support, have not blipped since this so called scandal blew up. But apart from some sort of dirt dishing, what does it actually mean for Rudd?
His wife has sold her firm. She is clearly a savvy business woman as she knows that once her husband becomes PM, this profitable business (which is a recruitment agency for Government departments) will go bust because she will see her market share dive as people dont want to be seen to giving business to the family of the PM.
So she sold up. This is a clear indicator that the Rudds clearly believe that they are in a winning position and despite the dirt being dishes, they have lost their personal economic benefit in a profitable business because "they know" that the profits will dry up next year. What better indication of confidence is that?
So in a nutshell, the Rudd's come through it unscathed, they make a sound economic decision based on the future projections of a Labor government and I can bet you down to a dollar that the Labor Dirt Dishers will find someone on the Coalition side of the fence that has a wife / husband / relative involved in a less than savoury business deal involving Industrial Relations....
Oh hang on... didnt us taxpayers fund the payouts to John Howard's brothers business about 2-3 years ago?? Someone with the surname of Howard refused to pay entitlements.... mmmmm....
Sunday, May 27, 2007
More Winners
After yesterday's triumphant day at Netball, it was Brooke's turn to shine when she performed in her very first dance eisteddfod for Westside Performing Arts. The dance eisteddfod's are age group competitions in which girls compete in routines as teams.
Brooke's team won her age group at the first attempt! We were all very proud... she did really well.
Sad thing about today's society though was that photography was banned due to the "Child Protection Act". Of course a DVD is available for a largesse sum of cash... but still, not to be able to take snaps at the venue is a bit sad.
Anyways, we took some photo's early this morning before we left. Click thru to a Picasa Web Album of all the photo's we took today...
Brooke's team won her age group at the first attempt! We were all very proud... she did really well.
Sad thing about today's society though was that photography was banned due to the "Child Protection Act". Of course a DVD is available for a largesse sum of cash... but still, not to be able to take snaps at the venue is a bit sad.
Anyways, we took some photo's early this morning before we left. Click thru to a Picasa Web Album of all the photo's we took today...
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| Brooke's Eistedfod Debut |
Saturday, May 26, 2007
Sparkles Win Again!
Just back from netball... The mighty Sparkles won 6-0 and our Kate scored the first 3 goals!! With her first shot in the game, it went straight in and by quarter time she has 2 and then in the 2nd quarter she bagged one more.
With 2 subs rotating, she sat out quarter 3 and then gave great service in the 4th quarter from Centre to allow 3 more goals to be scored.
Very impressive game from our Katie! Well Done!!!
With 2 subs rotating, she sat out quarter 3 and then gave great service in the 4th quarter from Centre to allow 3 more goals to be scored.
Very impressive game from our Katie! Well Done!!!
Friday, May 25, 2007
Weekend...
Niki has been pretty crook this week so the weekend will be quiet I think...
Kate has netball early tomorrow morning, but other than that I think we're ok for Saturday. Sunday Brookie has a dance troupe performance and Kate has a friends birthday party at Adventure Golf ( i.e. putt-putt) on Sunday afternoon.
Other than that, its laying low and perhaps mowing the lawn and washing the car(s) and I also saw yesterday a Mobile Dog Wash in the area too... so should look to get Zoe the Wonder Dog spruiced up too...
Saturday was going to be a games day with Tommy & co, but that got cancelled last minute as Tommy's away on tour so I will probably take advantage to paint up some more miniatures and do some writing for D&D... I have been asked to get a regular D&D game running too, so I may give that some thought.
Hope you all have good weekends :)
Kate has netball early tomorrow morning, but other than that I think we're ok for Saturday. Sunday Brookie has a dance troupe performance and Kate has a friends birthday party at Adventure Golf ( i.e. putt-putt) on Sunday afternoon.
Other than that, its laying low and perhaps mowing the lawn and washing the car(s) and I also saw yesterday a Mobile Dog Wash in the area too... so should look to get Zoe the Wonder Dog spruiced up too...
Saturday was going to be a games day with Tommy & co, but that got cancelled last minute as Tommy's away on tour so I will probably take advantage to paint up some more miniatures and do some writing for D&D... I have been asked to get a regular D&D game running too, so I may give that some thought.
Hope you all have good weekends :)
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Perhaps The Best Blood Bowl Paint Job Ever
This is perhaps the best paint job I have ever seen done for a Blood Bowl team... amazing stuff!
TalkBloodBowl.com :: View topic - CHAOS ALLSTARS 2007!
TalkBloodBowl.com :: View topic - CHAOS ALLSTARS 2007!
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
State of Origin Game 1 Wrap
Sitting here dumbfounded about how NSW blew a 12 pt halftime lead to get absolutely lapped in the 2nd half. Here are my comments player by player for NSW:
Minichello: Stand out performer for NSW. HAd a great game in a beaten side. 8/10
Hayne: Solid debut that will be marred by the giveaway try to Lockyer. Brilliant individual play to score his try in the last seconds of first half. Deserves retaining. 6/10.
Lyon: Did he play? Says he kicked some goals, but did he play?? Living on his reputation before he went to the UK and ate all the pies. Get rid of him. 1/10
Cooper: Given he was the "defensive" centre of the two centres, he did more attacking. Solid play without any mistakes and the odd great trysaving tackle. Retains spot. 7/10
King: Attention selectors - IS NOT A WINGER! Great player, but out of position sooo many times. 5/10
Anasta: Great first half... went missing in the vital 3rd quarter. But so did his teammates. 6/10
Mullen: Rookie who had a shocking kicking game (its OK to make the ball bounce mate!) but is a talent and should not be made a scape goat. 6/10.
Kite: A solid bench prop who started instead and didnt do much. 4/10
Buderus: Crafty game, but is he ageing? Is Robbie Farah deserving? 6/10
White: Badly broken nose in first tackle of game. Did nothing other than keep the trainers busy. No game impact. 3/10
Mason: Actually played a pretty mature game as a leader for the team. No great damaging runs though... quiet by his standards. 7/10
Hindmarsh: Thought he played great, but got weirdly substituted.... thats a coach thing though. 7/10
Ryan: Very good toiler in the back ground and played mistake free. Possible captain should Buderus go... 7/10
Bailey: Should have started, didnt get a rhythm, but did the work of 3 men. 7/10
Simpson: Did alot of tackling, but I questioned his selection at the start... he's a Mason clone who is less effective... 5/10
Tupou: Shouldnt have been picked and did sweet FA. Send him back to the Roosters bench please! 1/10
Gidley: Hampered by the fact that he didnt get on until the 60th minute... why? Played OK, but I don't see why he was there... 3/10.
My Team For Game 2:
1. Minichello, 2. Hayne, 3. King, 4. Cooper, 5 El Masri, 6 Anasta, 7 Mullen, 8. Bailey, 9. Buderus 10. Ryles 11. Mason 12. Hindmarsh 13 Ryan. BENCH: Hoffman, O'Meley, Creagh Farah.
Feel free to disagree :-)
Minichello: Stand out performer for NSW. HAd a great game in a beaten side. 8/10
Hayne: Solid debut that will be marred by the giveaway try to Lockyer. Brilliant individual play to score his try in the last seconds of first half. Deserves retaining. 6/10.
Lyon: Did he play? Says he kicked some goals, but did he play?? Living on his reputation before he went to the UK and ate all the pies. Get rid of him. 1/10
Cooper: Given he was the "defensive" centre of the two centres, he did more attacking. Solid play without any mistakes and the odd great trysaving tackle. Retains spot. 7/10
King: Attention selectors - IS NOT A WINGER! Great player, but out of position sooo many times. 5/10
Anasta: Great first half... went missing in the vital 3rd quarter. But so did his teammates. 6/10
Mullen: Rookie who had a shocking kicking game (its OK to make the ball bounce mate!) but is a talent and should not be made a scape goat. 6/10.
Kite: A solid bench prop who started instead and didnt do much. 4/10
Buderus: Crafty game, but is he ageing? Is Robbie Farah deserving? 6/10
White: Badly broken nose in first tackle of game. Did nothing other than keep the trainers busy. No game impact. 3/10
Mason: Actually played a pretty mature game as a leader for the team. No great damaging runs though... quiet by his standards. 7/10
Hindmarsh: Thought he played great, but got weirdly substituted.... thats a coach thing though. 7/10
Ryan: Very good toiler in the back ground and played mistake free. Possible captain should Buderus go... 7/10
Bailey: Should have started, didnt get a rhythm, but did the work of 3 men. 7/10
Simpson: Did alot of tackling, but I questioned his selection at the start... he's a Mason clone who is less effective... 5/10
Tupou: Shouldnt have been picked and did sweet FA. Send him back to the Roosters bench please! 1/10
Gidley: Hampered by the fact that he didnt get on until the 60th minute... why? Played OK, but I don't see why he was there... 3/10.
My Team For Game 2:
1. Minichello, 2. Hayne, 3. King, 4. Cooper, 5 El Masri, 6 Anasta, 7 Mullen, 8. Bailey, 9. Buderus 10. Ryles 11. Mason 12. Hindmarsh 13 Ryan. BENCH: Hoffman, O'Meley, Creagh Farah.
Feel free to disagree :-)
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