Vuvuzelas

As I mentioned previously I was in South Africa for the 2010 soccer World Cup.

A few people have asked me what I thought of the vuvuzelas. This sums up my feelings on the matter perfectly.

Should I show this to my boss?

King Arthur meets Darth Vader

If you're a fan of Monty Python and the Holy Grail and the first Star Wars movie (no, not Episode I!) you'll absolutely love this.

Thanks Dick, but no thanks

I haven't blogged on political issues for a while, mostly because I allowed myself to despair that the headlong rush to take away our freedoms seems unstoppable, and worse, that nobody really seems to care that their liberty is being lost.

Then along comes the news of Dick Cheney's hunting accident for some light relief.

Maybe this was the VP's attempted contribution to reducing the exploding Medicare bill - kill off some old geysers.

Seriously, I do feel for the guy he shot in the face. I only wish the injuries Cheney and his cabal are inflicting on our liberties were as superficial.

Update: For an incredibly funny take, check out this segment from Jon Stewart's Daily Show. It's merciless, which is more mercy than Cheney deserves. Remember, he's the pinup boy for an administration that says, "Don't worry about the Bill of Rights because you can trust us. We don't make mistakes (except shooting our friends in the face of course)."

Do Aussies love beer?

You bet mate. Check out this big ad if you're in any doubt. Or even if you're not, because it is without a shadow of a doubt the best beer ad in the history of beer ads (eat your heart out Heineken). And bloody funny as well. Isn't it wonderful the way the internet lets us Aussie expats stay connected to our cultural roots!

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