Entries from January 2004

Now I don’t wish to turn disassociated into one of those type of websites, but I couldn’t help being intrigued by a pair of underwear I bought the other day.Yes, yes, I know. By even discussing this subject I am opening up my site to all manner of weird and wonderful search engine referrals. Kinky underwear searches and the like. (Ops, shouldn’t have ... Read full entry

Here’s something I wonder about.Lately I have been seeing a lot of adverts for magazines and CDs. And usually the advertiser is trying to convey the impression that the particular item is slightly upper shelf. You know, this is a desirable product for desirable (and discerning) people.Most of these ads come with the standard byline (or disclaimer): Available only from better than average retailers.My question is who determines what’s average, ... Read full entry

It’s been a while since I checked out some of the sites on my links page. Happens at this time of year. Summer time and other, non net related pursuits, beckon and entice.There is a new look at Zeldman. Joe Jenett’s CoolStop is looking better than ever as a result of the latest redesign. ... Read full entry

Creative commons licences are a way of allowing your on-line work (e.g. writing, photography, graphics, or sound samples, etc) to be used by other people, provided certain conditions are adhered to, without affecting your original copyright entitlement.There are several licences for content creators to choose from, depending on the degree to which they are willing to allow their work to be reused and distributed.Creative commons licences ... Read full entry

It’s that time of year again, Triple J Hottest 100 voting time. This the 14th year of the countdown, which is believed to be the world’s biggest listener based music poll. It’s simple, vote for ten of your favourite songs from 2003, and tune in on Sunday January 25 to hear the results.Hottest 100 parties have become something of an ... Read full entry

Our planetary neighbour, Mars, has featured prominently in the headlines these past few weeks. A number of probes have landed there, with varying degrees of success, and more are on the way. Now it seems US President George Bush wants to send people to Mars.He is also keen to set up a permanent base on the Moon. Seems like a blast from ... Read full entry

There is no property in Sydney at greater premium than waterside property. And that’s saying a lot for a city where owning any property at all is an achievement. Like any harbour city though, the waterfront is where the fun begins in terms of prestige real estate.Sydney’s waterside is home to some of Australia’s most exclusive (and fabulous) houses and apartments. This is where anything valued at up to $1 ... Read full entry

The holiday season is officially over. People are returning to work and their normal routines. Cafes, restaurants, and bars are abuzz with holiday talk. Yet all people can talk about, it seems, is what they watched on TV while away.This regardless of whether they vacationed in locations remote, exotic, or both. TV has a lot to answer for in my opinion. ... Read full entry

I spent most of today holed up in the disassociated studio. Dreaming up plans and schemes for the year ahead. Both personal and professional. If I have my way, some of this conniving may be a little more than a passing day dream.Some may say all my brain storming represents a dramatic change in direction. Hmm, maybe...Followers of Star Trek will know that the term Kobayashi Maru ... Read full entry

New year, new start. A time to consider new opportunities. Heard it a million times already haven’t you? And it’s only day four of 2004.Most of us are afraid to try something new or different for fear of failing. One statistic states that 98 per cent of people will never achieve their greatest ambitions. This is rather alarming data. It seems to suggest we are all settling for second, third, ... Read full entry