I have found the last few weeks of relentless spin about Rudd’s sudden transition from last year’s alleged cynical spinmeister whose soundbites mesmerised a malleable public to this year’s alleged droning word-salad-tosser who can’t convey his vision to the voters to be the most tedious period of media non-analysis for years.
Culture
The milieu through which we swim
Quickhit: Ex-magistrate dismayed by sex offender visit
A former Children’s Court magistrate says she is dismayed by a decision to reunite two young girls with their father, a registered sex offender.
Juxtaposition
I found this arrangement in the cooking section in the nearby mega-bookstore: No further comment.
Not friends again
This article in The Australian by Rosemary Neill is more a report on the lay of the land than a way forward but what it does do is spell out nicely the latest split to occur in feminism. Once again… Read More ›
“Honey, Don’t Bother Daddy. I’m Too Busy Building My Brand.”
I played a little bit with this New York Times article. Do the changes work for you? How does the article come off in general? Honey, Don’t Bother Daddy. I’m Too Busy Building My Brand. On a brisk Saturday morning… Read More ›
Friday Hoyden – The cracking Ruth Jones
She recently popped up on my radar again as one of the principal characters in the British hit comedy Gavin & Stacey (playing Stacey’s best friend Nessa), but it wasn’t until I researched her for this post that I realised she’s actually a co-writer/creator of the show.
No “allegedly” about it
This is not just sloppy, it’s highly insensitive to the Fletcher family who know very well that Elliott is not just “allegedly” dead. Does the Brisbane Times not employ sub-editors any more?
Crazy Bromains 2: This Time It’s Personal.
[cross-posted to Shakesville] Hey everyone, I’m Napalmnacey. I’ve blogged for years informally at my LJ, logansrogue, and now I’m contributing at Hoyden! I’m an artist, musician and singer, and I’m working on my first novel. I write and draw comics… Read More ›
Today I has been mostly looking at telescopes. Big Telescopes.
I now have a few extra places I want to see that I’ve added to my bucket list.
Oscars!
Oscar spoilers below, for those waiting for the delayed telecast!
Hoyden About Town 