Margaret Olley died today. She was 88 years old. One of Australia’s most distinguished painters and supporters of young and emerging artists, Olley was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1991. She spoke openly about her efforts to overcome both alcoholism and then later in life depression …
Culture
The milieu through which we swim
Taking Responsibility For What People Say On Your Website
Without certain guidelines for acceptable content in comments the substantive arguments get buried in a flood of reactionary soundbites and frequently eliminationist rhetoric. This is not merely disturbing, it actively perpetuates partisan/ideological bias.
Methods of Rationality: completely made of win
Nerdcore squad, get thee to your Potterverse fan-fiction reading place!
The blazing FAIL of a thousand suns
Google has suspended Skud’s google+ account.
Sunday Soapbox – Shooters join with Fred Nile on Ethics Classes
NSW Shooters and Fishers Party throw their support behind Fred Nile on ethics classes.
Vale Amy Whitehouse 1983-2011
Whatever it was that sets artists apart, Amy Winehouse had it. The fact that she “lost it” meant little.
Quick Hit – fear and loathing in Australian politics
One woman’s experience of entering the political arena.
Tips for Elevator Use
Tips for Elevator use.
Burns and Smithers visit the House of Commons – who threw the pie?
According to the news reports, it was a reckless Bart playing a prank to get attention. But this protestor is more of an earnest Lisa – just read his blog.
My fellow Neanderthals…
nice to see you, to see you nice!
Hoyden About Town 