Maybe it’s only because I’m full of the flu and curmudgeonly as hell today, but the inevitable angel-washing after the latest celebrity cancer death is pissing me off. She was, apparently, brave (i.e. uncomplaining). You know, I’m sure she was,… Read More ›
Month: June 2008
Spurlock’s “30 Days in a Wheelchair”: A curmudgeonly synopsis (or two)
Healthy former quarterback Ray Crockett spends 30 days playing a can’t-walk game. Morgan Spurlock doesn’t put it that way, however. He asks, “Will he be able to convert from quarterback to handicapped?” “Even though it’s in our headlines, how much… Read More ›
HealthEd’s “Platinum Package”: The pharmaceutical industry and medical fauxducation.
Last week, I wrote about the Allergan-sponsored “independent” Continuing Medical Education (CME) video lectures that dropped into my mailbox. The gossamer-disguised advertisement promoted Allergan’s Lap-Band bariatric surgery product. The Lap-Band is Allergan’s fastest-growing money-spinner, with sales up 35.5% on last… Read More ›
Facebook not a total waste of time after all
Facebook changes luck for lonely cat Image Source: SMH – cat with RSPCA worker Jacob had been separated from his owner for three years, and when he was found and his microchip checked the contact phone number had been disconnected…. Read More ›
Racist talk and sexual harassment escalating in the Big Brother Australia house
After posting about racism, sexism, assault, and the differences in response between BB UK and BB Australia, I missed Big Brother on Friday night. And oh boy, did I miss something. Terri, avowed Pauline Hanson supporter, “joking” about Nobbi’s “slanted”,… Read More ›
The Senate’s Wild Bunch?
Wild cards I can see. Someone at The Age needs to be dosing on fewer films by Peckinpah and more British dramas about politics instead. Anyway, come August the Rudd government will need 7 out of the 8 people below… Read More ›
Sunday garden post
It’s a beautiful day! Here are a few photos of the garden. Some are “first new growth” shots, some are “before” shots. One kangaroo paw wants to flower. (Yay!) You can see the chilli varieties in the background waiting to… Read More ›
Otterday!
Today’s baby small-clawed otter was snapped in April at Tacoma’s Point Defiance zoo by “How I See The World Around Me” at flickr. This photo is just begging to be captioned.
Belated Friday Hoyden: Rosie Swale-Pope runs around the world
Rosie Swale-Pope, 61, will soon arrive back in Wales after running around the world to raise money for charity. This week she arrived in Scotland from Iceland.
More Big Brother bullying: Alexandra removed from the BB UK house
This week Alexandra was summarily removed from the Big Brother UK house after making indirect threats towards fellow housemates and their friends and families. I think this incident highlights a possible difference between Big Brother Australia and Big Brother UK…. Read More ›
Hoyden About Town 