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• Well-crafted scorn is a joy forever

  By tigtog on 2007-10-16 • ( 4 )

  What a shame that our current options for Dear Leader of Orstraya are Beige and Beiger. We are most unlikely to be hearing anything about drover’s dogs, or mouths filled with Achilles heels, or even a statement as relatively mild… Read More ›

• Timely reminder

  By tigtog on 2007-10-15 • ( 1 )

  With yesterday’s announcement of a November 24th election, the election writs are likely to be officially announced on Wednesday this week. If you’re not currently enrolled, you must enrol to vote before 8PM on Wednesday 17th October. If you are… Read More ›

• As If

  By tigtog on 2007-10-14 • ( 6 )

• It’s so easy to fact-check

  By tigtog on 2007-10-14 • ( 9 )

  …so why don’t more journalists do it? And why on earth do so many make sweeping assertions outside their area of expert knowledge? In a fairly scathing review of Elizabeth, The Golden Age, a reviewer at Time Magazine says: But… Read More ›

• Friday Hoyden: Diana Rigg as Emma Peel

  By tigtog on 2007-10-12 • ( 18 )

  

  On some other forums I use a different avatar. Someone commented on how much they loved this “ridiculous picture of the divine Ms Rigg”, so I posted the full picture from which I cropped the avatar, and from which I… Read More ›

• Idol Speculation

  By tigtog on 2007-10-12 • ( 15 )

  I don’t watch Australian Idol, because I hate the over-ornamented vocal style that is the current vogue. However, I’m well aware that a lot of people really enjoy watching the performances, and that a lot of kids dream about winning… Read More ›

• Too busy to blog: here, have some kittehs

  By tigtog on 2007-10-11 • ( 3 )

  Should have more time to write next week.

• Wednesday Wow: Painted Clouds

  By tigtog on 2007-10-10 • ( 1 )

  I needed something tranquil after reading about antisocial trends in multi–player gaming forums.

• Schools, competition, drive for perfection and anorexia

  By tigtog on 2007-10-10 • ( 3 )

  School culture may promote anorexia The study shows that schools play a critical role in the development of girls’ self image, confidence and self-esteem, with many of the girls citing particular high school experiences as defining moments in their anorexia…. Read More ›

• The League of Maternal Justice wants YOU!

  By tigtog on 2007-10-09 • ( 1 )

  If you’ve ever breastfed, or supported a mother who breastfed, or support the right of other mothers to freely breastfeed no matter what, the League wants you tomorrow as part of the Great Virtual Breast Fest. There’s an emphasis on… Read More ›