Entries from AntBlog701 tagged with 'news'
7two and censorship
Channel 7Two was launched today at midday, with a very good program to kick start the station - Michael Jackson's last televised concert. What a brilliant idea. Thank you Channel 7Two. The artist decided to uncover the bather off this...
pouring rain
Initially, I planned to take part of today's Seven Bridges Walk. I registered it. However, the sky (or the god, to Catholics) said that I should stay at home. Not long after the breakfast on the bridge event, it...
still not allowed
I've been trying very hard on telling Don that race is still a big issue (which he refuses to acknowledge that). Here's the latest news from United States of America: an interracial (black and white)'s marriage license was denied. AN...
finally, contactless payment is coming to Australia
According to this news article, after an 18-month trial, the contactless payment will be available in Australia for transactions less than $100 (AUD). About 2,000 contactless terminals from Commonwealth Bank, 2,500 terminals from National Australia Bank and 350 units from...
it costs $14,000 to die
Got ripped-off? Prepare to get R.I.P.ed -off. We all know that living cost is not cheap these days, but can you believe it costs quite a fair bit just to die? According to this news report, it costs more than...
a sad news to Boyzone fans
Today's important entertainment news: Boyzone member Stephen Gately has died suddenly while on holiday in Spain. According to the news report, Gately went to sleep after a night out but failed to wake up. Stephen Gately publicly announced his...
Woolworths' new logo look too Apple-ish?
Recently, Australia's supermarket giant Woolworths has gone through rebranding, this includes the change of logo. Somehow, Apple Inc. (the Apple Inc. Don hates) thinks that the new logo is too similar to Apple's logo. Apple has lodged a complaint...
Michael Jackson was healthy
Today's important headline - Michael Jackson was healthy at time of his death, despite of some frail looking photos. According to this morning's Sunrise, his weight was in the normal range for his height, his heart was strong. There was...
report says: Australian Police are racist
Aren't we already know that if you weren't born white, you would be likely be targeted by security guards, polices etc... The Australian reported that Police are racist targeting black youth (young Aborigines). A groundbreaking study by the Australian Institute...
there were 12 Apostles
Now, only 7 Apostles remaining. According to this news report, another Apostle had fallen few days ago. The Twelve Apostles, although the name, now only have 7 remaining. Well, one day, all 12 Apostles will be gone. The Twelve Apostles...
another red sky coming
The red sky day caused by dust storm on Wednesday is likely to repeat again according to Bureau of Meteorology. The interesting about dust storm is... it was not really an evidence of climate change, it happened before, but quite...
red sky day
Not the beautiful sunset scenery photos you expect see in places like beautiful Boston, picturesque Quincy or historic Rochester. People in Sydney woke up in red sky this morning. (The sky is still reddish at time of writing) The...
solution for not enough power
Apparently, the electricity companies can't generate enough electricity for NSW's growing population. So they have a plan to save the usage and punish the public at the same time: increase the price. According to Energy Australia, average household currently pays...
trading hours
Today's sad news for those who love window shopping. The NSW Government has a new State laws to stop big shops forcing staff to work on public holidays such as Christmas, Easter and ANZAC Day. In the future, medium to...
the week it was, 6th September 2009
Two months after his death, the King of Pop Michael Jackson has finally been laid to rest at a private service. Victorian Government Minister Tim Holding has been found alive. NSW Health Minister Mr John Della Bosca (who is married)...
finally laid to rest
After 10 weeks since superstar Michael Jackson's death, the family finally agreed to let the King of Pop at rest at a private funeral at the Forest Lawn cemetery where also the final resting place for many celebrities. It...
the week it was, 30th August 2009
The legendary and long-time US Senator from Massachusetts Ted Kennedy passed away on Tuesday. He suffered a seizure last year. Ted Kennedy was born in beautiful Boston and had his public funeral today in beautiful Boston today before his final...
just like American cops, racist NSW Polices targets non-white
Just the famous white American police, NSW Police bashes and insults Lebanese drivers. Evidenced by police's own video recording. A law abiding tax paying Lebanese driver Jamal Ejaidi stopped within 30 seconds of police pursuit, then the power abusive NSW...
Michael Jackson had a tad too much Propofol
Today's news headline from this morning's Sunrise (on Channel 7) and tonight's ET (Entertainment Tonight on Channel Go!): Michael Jackson had lethal level of Propofol. Propofol is a surgical anesthetic used to put patients under for surgery in intense...
the week it was, 23rd August 2009
Abdel Baset al-Megrahi has released from jail and returned to his homeland. He was convicted of his part in bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland back in 1988. He was sentenced to life imprisonment, but released on...
dirty trains in Sydney
From yesterday's news. Unlike beautiful Boston and picturesque Quincy, Sydney's CityRail (trains) and stations are way below the standards. NSW Premier Nathan Rees is spending $2.4 millions to add another 32 cleaners to clean the dirty trains and 15 hot-spot...
the week it was, 16 August 2009
An aircraft crashed in Kokoda Trail, Indonesia, killed 13 people including 9 Australians. Rugby star Greg Inglis is sacked after the insulting incident. Britain faced the biggest jewelry heist. The robbers ran off with more than $77 million worth of...
the week it was, 9 August 2009
Sorry for no The Week It Was last Sunday, there was no The Week It Was on last Sunday's Weekend Sunrise. Police uncovered and arrested five suicide terrorists of Somali and Lebanese backgrounds on the past Tuesday morning. They planned...
digital radio switches on
Digital radio switches on today. A move towards better sound quality and more information. To receive digital radio, you will need a new digital radio receiver, of course. It will set you back for at least $140. The good news...
the week it was, 12 July 2009
The world said goodbye the greatest entertainer that ever lived. Michael Jackson's memorial service was truly touching. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was pushing carbon capture and storage in a global economic forum in Italy. (Click the screen shot above...
the week it was, 5 July 2009
The news for this past week was without a doubt, Michael Jackson news. Michael Jackson's will and full dress rehearsal for his This Is It tour were released, the rehearsal took just 36 hours before Michael Jackson's sudden death....
no Neverland public and private viewing
Today's news headline, Official Statement from Jackson Family: Contrary to previous news reports, the Jackson family is officially stating that there will be no public or private viewing at Neverland. Plans are underway regarding a public memorial for Michael Jackson,...
a sad news: Michael Jackson has passed away
Breaking News A shocking news this morning, there are unofficial reports (unconfirmed) that King of Pop Michael Jackson has died at age of 50, presumably of cardiac arrest. There's no exact cause of the death. (at time of original...
the week it was 21st June 2009
Prime Minister has ordered Federal Police to investigate the alleged "utegate" scandal. (Opposition Leader claimed to have emails sent from Mr Rudd's Office that to a treasury official suggesting Queensland car dealer John Grant should be given priority in a...
the week it was 14th June 2009
Swine flu has been declared a global pandemic after the outbreak here in Australia. Hundreds of young Indian men have rallied in Sydney after a racial attack. One guy got beaten by three guys. Police has launched a crackdown on...
the week it was 7th June 2009
Not on the video, the uncanny, unethical and unwarranted insult on those innocent individuals and their families from taxpayer funded ABC's disgraceful Chaser Team has finally made their first ever apology. The disgraceful Chaser Team made fun on terminally...
the week it was 31 May 2009
Two more passengers from Pacific Dawn (cruise ship) have tested for swine flu after being allowed to disembark in Sydney. Opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull has been listed on BRW's rich list, the 182nd richest Australian, and the richest in Parliament....
the week it was 24 May 2009
Southern east Queensland hit the flood emergency. Then, northern New South Wales also hit by flood. A second case of swine flu has been diagnosed in Australia. An Australian woman has been returned from Thailand after being allegedly stealing a...
white police bashing black, still
The famous arrest of Rosa Parks on her refusal to vacate her seat for the whites happened in Alabama in 1955. This recently released video shows the incident happened just last year. An unconscious black driver (Anthony Warren) who was...
the week it was 17th May 2009
Matthew Jones has been stood down by both Channel Nine (one of the Footy Show hosts) and the Melbourne Storm by his involvement in a group-sex scandal seven years ago. Treasurer Wayne Swan delivered bad news for the recession. Australian...
the week it was 10 May 2009
One Australian has confirmed the first person infected with swine flu, authorities are trying to locate the woman. She is now recovered and is no risk to anybody. Australia's unemployment number has fallen, but the future is still not looking...
more powers for overpowered NSW Police?
A bad news for NSW citizens, and actually also a bad news for all visitors to NSW. According to yesterday's news, New South Wales Police will have new powers on disperse groups people slurring their words or being rowdy....
the week it was 3rd May 2009
The officials are keeping a close eye on passengers arriving from America to reduce the spread of Swine Flu. The President Plane Air Force One from the White House decided to flew low over New York City without properly informing...
Four blackouts in four weeks, that's Sydney's electricity
Guess what? Four power outages in four weeks. With latest power outage this morning in Sydney CBD AGAIN. No where compares to quality supply as Boston's electricity. NSW Premier Nathan Rees promised it wouldn't happen again (after the first power...
The Week It Was 26th April 2009
“ANZAC Day (25th April) is not about glorifying war. It'ss about honouring ordinary Australians who were sent to do extraordinary things.” The government has finally admitted that Australia is in recession. Unemployment will therefore rise further and as a result,...
Copyright does not protect facts or information, IceTV wins
Well, this law case started in late 2006, I briefly mentioned it in SillyDog701 Message Centre back then. IceTV, a small Australian company providing electronic TV programme guide (EPG) (I have to add, only free-to-air channels). In late 2006, Channel...
no more 5 cents coins?
Australia may follow New Zealand on getting rid of 5 cents coins from circulation. In Australia, the 1c and 2c pieces were phased out in 1993 following New Zealand's lead. (New Zealand removed 1 and 2 cents coins from circulation...
The Week It Was 19th April 2009
An illegal boat filled with asylum seekers came to Australia and the boat got on fire. They put petrol over their boat. The Government has changed the border protection laws last year. Thailand was in chaos due to demonstration. Qantas...
000 does nothing but insults
Extremely unreliable and disgraceful triple-zero emergency service in Australia. (To Don: triple-zero is Australia's national emergency number, handles emergency calls to Police, Fire and Ambulance services.) There's the real story: a 17-year-old student David Iredale got lost in a mountain...
extremist's ban on plastic bags
South Australia (S.A.) will be the first state in the nation to ban plastic shopping bags starting 4th May 2009. Okay, we all know that plastic shopping bags are not good for the environment, but a dramatic approach under the...
Unbelievable! blackout in Sydney again!
Yesterday, the extremely unreliable power company gave Sydney residents another Easter gift - blackout during lunch time on Easter Sunday. THREE major blackouts within TWO weeks in Sydney CBD/inner Sydney areas. Sydney's electricity is, without a dobut (and just recently...
The Week It Was 12th April 2009
Big earthquake hit 3.30am in Italy. Australia's official interests rate dropped to 3%, four big banks refused to pass on the interest rate cut. Nick D'arcy might quit the swimming. A new Star Trek movie is out. Happy Easter. Not...
The Week It Was 5 April 2009
G20 was held in London, Gordon Brown said he wanted an agreement that injected confidence into the world's economics. Demonstrators protested outside the G20, as usual. Madonna will appeal the African count order banning her from adapting a second African...
Sydney CBD blackout AGAIN
Just few days ago that I mentioned the power was cut in Sydney CBD. The electricity in Sydney CBD has once again blackout within the very same week. This clearly demonstrates extremely unreliable of power supply in Sydney. (Rev. Dr....
bio-battery is 3 times more power than lithium battery
Here's an exciting news from the world's smartest people in Boston, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): A new bio-battery based from a virus (M13) is three times more powerful than today's lithium (Li) batteries in gadgets. The bio-battery could...
the un-reliable power in Sydney
There's the latest proof that Sydney's power is not as reliable as beautiful Boston's. In fact, this is tonight's news headline. Started at 4.45pm (AEDT), four major power cables have faults which affected northern CBD, the city's east and...
the week it was, 29 March 2009
Australia Prime Minister Kevin Rudd had his first official meeting with US President Barack Obama. Barack Obama praised Kevin Rudd during the talk in White House. However he asks for more military forces. Nick D'Arcy has avoided jail sentence after...
the week it was, 22 March 2009
Last Sunday, The Sunday Telegraph published raunchy photos claimed to be young Pauline Hanson. Hanson denied. Yesterday Queensland had an election, Pauline Hanson did not win the seat. The Sunday Telegraph finally apologised to Pauline Hanson today. Australia lost the...
the week it was, 15 March 2009
Queensland faced attack by Cyclone Hamish. A fishman was rescued. Rugby League start Brett Stewart has been charged with the sexual assault before the DNA test results were returned. And the DNA test results showed negative. Copying the US shooting...
the week it was, 8 March 2009
Terrorists attacked Sri Lankan cricket bus Pakistan. The driver was shot dead. The Reserve Bank has decided not to change the interest rates. Prime Minister admitted that open economic like Australia can not escape the global impact of a global...
the good old naming and shaming work
This is an exciting news, the good old naming and shaming still works, and against big banks. In recent changes to charging system for ATMs, many banks introduced ‘disloyalty fees’, that is the money paid to your bank for using...
King of Pop is back
Haven't had many good news recently, King of Pop Micheal Jackson made a comeback tour announcement at the O2 Arena in London where the concerts will be held. There's the news clip from this morning's Sunrise:...
mobile phone and internet access are more important than having a partner
Here's an interesting survey from Germany. In the age group of 19 to 29, 97 percent said that they can't live without a mobile phone, and 83 per cent would let go their partner or a vehicle than forgo the...
the week it was, 1 March 2009
Pacific Brands, the mother company of the well known Bonds, Holeproof clothing brands decided to shift all workforce to China, resulting 1850 job losses. Sue Morphet (CEO of Pacific Brands) received a huge pay raise when she took the job,...
National Day of Mourning
Today is National Day of Mourning for Victorian bushfire memorial service. The bushfire started on 7th February. I did get up extra early today at around 5.55am this morning. Here's the video clip of the popular I Am Australian with...
don't txt in the class
Don't sent text messages (SMS) in the classroom, or you will be arrested and charged. The bad thing about this, the bail was only $300. To many of today's rich kids, $300 doesn't mean much. Here's the story: Schoolgirl arrested...
the week it was 15th Feb 2009
There was only one headline for the past week - Victoria's bushfires. Australia's worst-ever bushfire. (Well, unlike some lucky guys living in some beautiful cities, we don't have beautiful snow.) It is believed that many fires were deliberately lit. Here's...
the week it was 1st Feb 2009
26th January is Australia Day, then followed by scorching hot days in Melbourne and Adelaide. Adelaide had 4 straight days of temperatures well above 40°C (104°F). Power grid could not cope the heat and high usage, Melbourne's public system melted...
the troubled Starbucks
It seems like that Starbucks is still not doing very well due to global economy weakening. Last year Starbucks Coffee decided to shutdown 61 stores in Australia, leaving only 23 stores to remain open. Today's news said Starbucks is cutting...
Obama is the new US President, the week it was, 25 Jan 09
Barack Obama is the new American President, and the first black American President. I am so excited that Obama finally becomes the American President. Other major news: People continue to lost their jobs around Australia. After one year of his...
two legs more
She has two arms less than the girl with 8 limbs, a Zambian baby girl has 4 legs. (Or ‘4 feet’ to be more accurate.) When the baby was born, the doctor initially hid the girl from her 18-year-old mother...
it's a very beautiful day
On behalf of all black people, I am excited to claim today a beautiful Obama day. America has a new president. It is not just the first African American President, but also the new hope for the US and...
tomorrow's big news
Unless you have been completely disconnected from any media you should know tomorrow's big news, or, the only news - the inauguration of Barack Obama. The US President's inauguration is scheduled at 3.30am tomorrow morning (AEST time). Channel Nine will...
the week it was, 18 January 2009
The Week It Was returns today. No big news for this week. The Airbus 320 stayed intact when it slammed into the water, all 155 passengers and crew were survived and rescued. The very unpopular US President George W. Bush...
the week it was, 14 December 2008
The Government gave cash out to many pensioners and families to boost the economy. An F/A-18 jet crashed into two homes in a residential area. An innocent US family was killed, the pilot ejected and landed safely. Dual-Commonwealth Games medallist...
posting baby-swinging video is child pornography: Queensland Police
Today's news from The Sydney Morning Herald about a man re-posting (i.e. sharing) a non-nude, non-sexual oriented home video to a website is being arrested by Queensland Police. Not long ago, I mentioned a story from Channel 7's Today Tonight...
the week it was, 7 December 2008
Many survivors returned home from Mumbai which was under attack by Islamic militants. The only captured terrorist said the group planned to kill 5000 people. The protest in Bangkok's main airports had a good ending, the protesters got what they...
the week it was, 30 November 2008
Mumbai, India was under attack by Islamic militants against multiple targets. By Saturday, Mumbai was back to the control of India authority. State emergency surrounding Bangkok's main airports. About 8000 protesters took control on Tuesday night. Swimmer Nick D'Arcy has...
a sad news
Here's a sad news to report. The two faces kitten born in Perth last Wednesday did not make it. The kitten died on 22nd after getting fluid in its lungs. inMyCommunity reports. The video clip about the two faces...
the week it was 23 Nov 2008
South-east Queensland hit by hurricane-like storm. Two days after, the clean up was not fully completed, South-east Queensland was hit by another storm. Former AFL star Ben Cousins is free to resume his playing career, with conditions. The movie ‘Australia’...
two faces are cuter than one
Remember the unicorn, a two-headed lamb, then a girl with 4 arms and 4 legs? Few days ago in Perth, there was a new born kitten with two faces, almost two heads. Yesterday, Rev. Dr. Wu Yi informed me about...
Mickey Mouse turns 80
Happy Birthday Mickey Mouse. Unlike today's high tech kids growing up in the modern computing edge, playing video games, communicating via text messages. I grew up without a mobile phone, and watched Disney's cartoons. And I know I am...
the week it was 16 Nov 2008
Australia remembers those who fought during the World Wars and never returned. Islamic heroes, also known as terrorists to Australians, the three Bali bombers were finally executed. ) Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is...
a new hope for the US, the week it was 9 Nov 2008
There's a new hope for United States and the world. Barack Obama won the US Election to become the 44th US President, and the most noticeably, the first African American US President. America is a country that tells its children...
Melbourne Cup Day news
Not about the next occupant of The White House, but I have some exciting news on this Melbourne Cup Day. Remember the poor little swine Bruce who made headlines a few weeks back? He caused some trouble to Caroline, and...
the week it was, 2 November 2008
Obama leads the poll in US Election, many white Americans aren't ready for a black president. Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in H.264 format. Why do I prefer H.264 video codec? See...
today's news
Scorching hot in Sydney today, temperature reaching 35˚C, the hottest day in 18 months. (Last summer wasn't that hot in comparison.) The fan I bought on Tuesday turns out to be extremely useful. It certainly worth the money. Not a...
the week it was, 26 October 2008
An Australian backpacker who went missing in Croatia on 18th September. Her body returned to Australia. Two petrol stations competing with each other in Sydney's West, dropping the prices to under A$1 a litre. Here's the weekly The Week It...
the week it was, 19 October 2008
Australia Government decided to spend the budget surplus (A$10.4 billion) to safeguard the Australian economy. Not to bail out the banks as in USA, but to give direct benefits to pensioners, low-income earners, first time home buyers. The stimulus package...
the week it was, 12 October 2008
Normally I post a clip of The Week It Was each Sunday. However Weekend Sunrise wasn't on this morning due to Bathurst 1000 racing today. I will try to write one. Sydney heat up 37˚C on Monday, one of the...
the week it was, 5 October 2008
The world's share prices dropped as the anxiety over the fate of the US finance rescue bill. The bailout bill was passed. Three convicted Bali terrorists showed no fear on the death sentence, and doubt it would ever happen. Rob...
daylight saving starts in many parts of Australia
Just a gentle reminder, the daylight saving starts earlier this year. People in New South Wales (NSW), ACT, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania will have one less hour of sleep tonight. The clock will move forward to 3am at...
let there be solar power
The Vatican will enjoy energy from the God of Sun in about two weeks' time. 2,700 solar panels will be installed on top of the roof of the Paul VI auditorium. Those photovoltaic cells will generate enough electricity for...
the week it was, 28 September 2008
A Finland school had a shooting rampage, killing 11 people. In order to restore the confidence on US Economy or to prevent a potential recession, US Congress is almost ready to spend $840 billion taxpayers' money for the bad debt....
little piggy is saved
An update about Bruce the pushy pig who made the headline yesterday, he was granted clemency. I couldn't put it any better (to Don: Antony does not speak English.), there's from tonight's 7News: ”Rangers used bananas to entice Bruce...
poor little swine
A little village Uki in northern New South Wales (not far from the border between NSW and Queensland) has an interesting news. There was a pig named Bruce, and he was loved by Caroline and neighbours. However, Bruce became “over...
the week it was, 21 September 2008
“If the America sneezes, the world catches a cold.” US an investment bank Lehaman Brothers declared bankruptcy and Merrill Lynch was sold. US Government provided $85 billion rescue plan to save AIG. Mr. Malcolm Turnbull is the new opposition leader....
the week it was, 14 September 2008
The regular weekly The Week It Was returns today. Blame Laurent for not able to post The Week It Was entry last week. Peter Costello decided not to take over the Liberal leadership. Hurricane Ike is heading Texas after Cuba....
nothing beats the USA
After the resigning of Morris Iemma as NSW Premier (see previous entry). The new Premier Nathan Rees appointed Matt Brown as Minister for Police and Minister for the Illawarra on Monday (8 Sept 2008). He resigned 3 days later (11...
head of disgrace resigns
Yesterday's big news: NSW Premier Morris Iemma resigned, or to describe the situation more accurately, Morris Iemma has been forced to resign as New South Wales Premier after sacking his colourful Treasurer Michael Costa. Remember the APEC Sydney lock down...
the week it was, 31 August 2008
Weekend Sunrise is back this Sunday, so is The Week It Was. Australian Olympic Team returned home with Qantas Airline. US Senator Barack Obama accepted the party nomination to be the first African American US Presidential Candidate. Channel 7's “All...
the week it was, 10 August 2008
No video clip today. As a huge number of Channel 7's Sunrise and News team are in Beijing for covering Beijing Olympic Games. Qantas had another trouble on 7th August. Passengers were aborted (again) just before takeoff (due to loud...
08.08.08
If you are Chinese, you know today is the luckiest day of the century. (Well, if you are one of those arrogant native English speakers, it is understandable that you might hate the idea eight (8) is a lucky...
the week it was, 3 August 2008
Flying Kangaroo is in damage control. A Quantas 767 bound for Manila yesterday was forced to return to Sydney when hydraulic fluid started leaking from a critical steering unit shortly after take off. It's the third mid-air emergency involving the...
the week it was, 27 July 2008
A Qantas airline exploded in air while flying back from Hong Kong. ABC correspondent Peter Lloyd was arrested in Singapore on drug charges. US Presidential Candidate Barack Obama was welcomed in Europe. Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As...
Obama is popular in Europe
Perhaps many of you would not be surprised by this. US Presidential Candidate Barack Obama was extremely popular in Berlin. “[Barack Obama] is as popular in Europe, as George Bush is unpopular.” The reporter says. There's the clip. (Click the...
fines on annoying pilgrims is unconstitutional
A belated news, that is important to mention. I was in Melbourne last week to avoid Sydney's Would Youth Day lockdown. On Tuesday 15th July, World Youth Day Protesters have won the right to annoy pilgrims by successfully challenging...
the week it was, 20 July 2008
The news of the week? World Youth Day in Sydney. What else? Australia might have our first saint. Industries welcomed the plan of carbon trading in 2010. Electricity bills will rise by 16%. Angelina Jolie had a textbook caesarean. Here's...
WYD = SYD lockdown
Some news on the World Youth Day. Sydney will be full of people, but not the regular people/visitors. Many of the Sydney's business are suffering due to city lock down. No parking, no buses... not many people will go...
the week it was, 13 July 2008
The so called ‘Jesus Phone’ (iPhone) released in 22 countries on 11th July, and I got one on the first day of sale. Nothing else is that important in my opinion. Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual,...
the count down...
Today is 8th July 2008, one month to go until Beijing Olympic; one week to go until World Youth Day to be held in Sydney; and most importantly, 3 more sleeps until iPhone 3G released in Australia and many other...
the week it was, 6 July 2008
Climate change is a diapolical policy problem. The notorious paedophile Denis Ferguson was surrounded by angry locals. Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in the usual H.264 format. Why do I use H.264...
WYD to be worse than APEC
Remember this? During last year's APEC summit, (thanks to the visit of US President), NSW Police enjoyed the unprecedented untouchable power. NSW Police could do pretty much anything they want that they never enjoyed before. It will be worse...
Optus released iPhone 3G prices
Optus has released the pricing for iPhone 3G following Telstra's surprise news few days back. Compared to Telstra, Optus is much more clear with the plans. Anyway, to get an iPhone 3G outright (no contract) with Optus, 8GB iPhone 3G...
the week it was 29th June 2008
The former lawyer for Schapelle Corby has confessed that he faked the baggage-handler implementing drugs story. Surgeon Jayant Patel agreed to return to Australia to face trials. Jane McGrath lost her battle against breast cancer. Here's the weekly The Week...
the week it was 22nd June 2008
Geoff Mills who saved two truck drivers from a flooded river in WA will be nominated for brave awards. ‘All Saints’ and ‘It Takes Two’ star Virginia Gay was attacked by two men on the weekend. Those two men later...
iPhone 3G news update
Well, Thursday's Apple Store Sydney grand opening was a big news. What is the next? iPhone 3G to be released in Australia on 11th July. I received an email response from Vodafone regarding my pre-registering of iPhone 3G. Basically, it...
the week it was 15th June 2008
Brisbane-braced troops returned home from Iraq. Perth was hit by tornado. The Australian Olympic Committee announced that Nick D'Arcy's membership is terminated. Apple announced iPhone 3G and will be available in Australia on 11 July. Here's the weekly The Week...
a real unicorn was born
Not a centaur, not Pegasus, not a minotaur, and not a sphinx, but a real unicorn was born in Italy which is not that far from Xena's hometown Amphipolis. It is not sure if this nature born unicorn would...
it's confirmed: 5pm 19th June
According to yesterday's article on The Sydney Morning Herald, Apple's Australia store will open at 5pm on 19th June (Thursday). So naturally, I will be there on the opening day. The Sydney store will be the first Apple Store...
the week it was 8th June 2008
Australian troops are coming home from Iraq. Northern Beaches faced one of the biggest king tides. Barack Obama became Democrat's nominee for US President. Hollywood's Universal Studios had a massive fire. Wisteria Lane set was safe. Here's the weekly The...
the week it was 1st June 2008
Mercedes Corby, the sister of drug smuggler Schapelle Corby, won the defamation case against Channel 7's Today Tonight. Nick D'Arcy lost in the appear to go to Olympic Games. Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip...
Apple Store drop in soon to Sydney
According to The Sydney Morning Herald and ifoAppleStore reports, Apple will open its first Apple in Australia, also the first one in the southern hemisphere. The date is said to be on the 19th June, but is yet announced/confirmed...
the week it was 25th May 2008
New video captured the moment the earthquake devastated China. Art or child pornography? Full-frontal shots of apparently pubescent girls were on display in an art gallery. Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in...
cheaper to shop on Fridays
Most people in Australia know that petrol (to Don: it is gasoline) is cheaper on Tuesdays. According to a study by The Bailey Group, shopping groceries on Fridays can save up to 20%. “Friday is when all the specials for...
donkey is free after 3 days jail time.
Well done the justice in Mexico! A donkey is now free after serving three days in a prison for kicking and biting two men. It is believe in many western countries, if a man hurts an animal (e.g. a dog),...
Robin Hood (Kevin Rudd)'s first humble arrow, the week it was 18th May 2008
A major earthquake occurred in China, this is the worst earthquake in more then three decades. Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in the usual H.264 format. Why do I use H.264 format?...
Happy Mother's Day. the week it was, 11th May 2008
A cyclone hit Burma caused huge damage and many deaths. Olympic champion Grant Hackett returned home. Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in the usual H.264 format. Why do I use H.264 format?...
the week it was, 4th May 2008
Six dead on Sydney Harbour tragedy. The fifth Australian solider was killed in Afghanistan. Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in the usual H.264 format. Why do I use H.264 format? See this...
off-duty police officers attacking citizen jailed! hooray!
A delightful news for those who dislike power-abusing police officers. Two disgraceful drunken off-duty police officers Danyl and Scott Mewburn (they are brothers) showed off their police badges and assaulted a law-abiding citizen. The brothers are sentenced to maximum eight...
freezing cold here
It is still autumn here, but Sydney has been unusually cold for the last two days. According to news report, Sydney had the coldest April morning this morning in 25 years. Yesterday morning I left the house with regular clothes,...
the week it was 27 April 2008
On Thursday, Olympic torch relayed in Canberra, overall peaceful. "Lest we forget", April 25th was ANZAC day. Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in the usual H.264 format. Why do I use H.264...
the week it was 20 April 2008
2020 Summit "the people's parliament" took over this weekend. After 107 years, Australia will have a female Governor-General. Six New Zealand high school students and their teacher have been killed in a canyoneering accident. Here's the weekly The Week It...
the week it was 13 April 2008
The jury at the inquest into the deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Al Fayed has completed. A Sydney high school was burst by an underage armed gang. Olympic torch was still in trouble. Here's the weekly The Week It...
Cadbury owns purple colour? Court says not.
Today's interesting news. A delightful news for Australia's local chocolate maker Darrell Lea. The Federal Court in Melbourne has dismissed an attempt by Cadbury Schweppes to try to stop Darrell Lea using the colour purple. The purple colour in...
the week it was 6 April 2008
The Olympic butterfly champion Nick D'Arcy punched Commonwealth gold medallist Simon Cowley. Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in the usual H.264 format. Why do I use H.264 format? See this QuickTime codec...
Happy April Fools
Happy Apple Fools. Actually, I don't like the Apple Fools Day. I guess I just don't like any practical jokes. Here's one thing... all the stupid pranks should be done before noon. Otherwise, the joke would boomerang with the known...
the week it was 30 March 2008
The Olympic torch has some trouble in Olympia. Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in the usual H.264 format. Why do I use H.264 format? See this QuickTime codec comparison page and judge...
Mr Mum, a pregnant man
Sounds like the movie ‘Junior’. The Advocate first brought up the story about a man who is pregnant. Seven News reported it tonight. Thomas Beatie was born a woman, had sex change, legally male and legally married. He (she) was...
happy Easter Sunday, the week it was 23 March 2008
Happy Easter Sunday everybody. HMAS Sydney II ship wreckage was found. Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in the usual H.264 format. Why do I use H.264 format? See this QuickTime codec comparison...
where's the justice?
Happy Good Friday everybody. It's a sad fact that the laws are siding with underage criminals. Those underage criminals can even get away after killing someone. Seven News (Sydney) last night reported that New South Wales is suffering an underage...
Neverland is saved
A bit on the very important Desperate Housewives first. Usually on each Monday, I talk about Desperate Housewives. Sadly, no Desperate Housewives tonight. Last week Gebby's young teen lover John Rawland returned to Wisteria Lane, the neighbourhood had some...
the week it was, 16 March 2008
Former Queensland surgeon Jayant Patel has been arrested in the US. Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in the usual H.264 format. Why do I use H.264 format? See this QuickTime codec comparison...
more power for power abusing NSW Police?
During last year's APEC, Government gave NSW Police unprecedented untouchable power. The bad news... it is likely to be permanent. During APEC last year, Sydney was fenced up and virtually locked down for one person - Mr George W....
the week it was, 9 March 2008
Ten Australian travel agents taken hostage in Xi'an, China were back home safely. Official interest rates increased by 0.25% again. Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in the usual H.264 format. Why do...
the week it was, 2 March 2008
The deployment of Prince Harry to Afghanistan was revealed by ‘New Idea’. Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in the usual H.264 format. Why do I use H.264 format? See this QuickTime codec...
Thriller 25, Neverland trouble
I am still buying music in CDs! I've getting most of my music from iTunes Store for the last many years, but I still buy music CDs. The latest one I bought was Michael Jackson's Thriller 25, in special...
the week it was, 24 Feb 08
Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in the usual H.264 format. Why do I use H.264 format? See this QuickTime codec comparison page and judge yourself. (Click the screenshot above to watch the...
been quiet from telemarketing in the last few days?
Have you been enjoying the peacefulness of no-telemarketers during last few day? Especially those the calls from India call centres? What caused this joyful news? A third undersea cable running through Suez and Sri Lanka has been cut recently. Technically...
UFO and the lying nature of US Military
In the recent UFO sighting over Texas farms, more than 50 people claimed they have spotted UFOs flying over Stephenville. After two weeks of denials and media focus US military officials finally admitted to having 10 F-16 fighter jets training...
Happy Australia Day
Today is Australia Day. A barbecue day to most people, and a public holiday on Monday 28th January. Lee Kernaghan, a country singer, is 2008 Australian of the Year. (Sydney Morning Herald)...
party boy Corey Delaney and ACA
Melbourne's party boy Corey Delaney who made fame two weeks ago on throwing a huge party while his parents were out on holiday in Gold Coast. You can search articles on Corey Delaney on major search engines, just not on...
sneaky, power-abusing Manly Council
You can't believe what Manly Council has done, putting up fences without any notice stealthily at 2am. The trouble started with two restaurant owners on the Corso. Somehow they were fighting the outdoor setting spaces. (Click the video clip above...
racist and hypocrite Australia
This is a well made YouTube video. It shows many aspects about Australia the (former) Government didn't want you to know. "If you are not a Caucasian, white Australians are very racist," "Aboriginals and Asians are still treated as second-class...
George W Bush is not going to be happy
I don' think US President George W Bush is going to be happy with this. (Click QuickTime Player screenshot above to watch the short video clip) Al Gore, Apple Inc.'s Board of Director and former US Vice-President said following when...
an Australian Muslim school taught religious education 43% of the time
Muslim Ladies College of Australia school in Perth was found spending less than 50% of the time teaching English and Math, instead they spend 43% of the time teaching religious education. 43% of the time on religious study may...
Kevin Rudd is the new PM, The Week It Was, 25 Nov 2007
Here's the regular The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in the usual H.264 format. Why do I use H.264 format? See this QuickTime codec comparison page and judge yourself. (Click the screenshot above to watch the...
the Howard years
Continued from last night's a new Prime Minister is born entry, this is a video clip highlights John Howard's 11 years as Prime Minister of Australia. He was sworn in as Prime Minister of Australia on 11th March, 1996 and...
a new Prime Minister is born
Australia has a new Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd from Labor party, Australia's 26th Prime Minister. John Howard congratulates Kevin Rudd for ‘emphatic’ victory at 10.36pm tonight. John Howard says he's left nation ‘proud & prosperous’. John Howard has been Prime...
Australia decides today
If you are over 18 and an Australian, you must vote today. Sadly, voting is compulsory, and you've been threatened with $50 fine plus court cost if you fail to show up in the voting booth. AEC (Australian Electoral Commission)...
6 days left to election, The Week It Was, 18 Nov 2007
Here's the regular The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in the usual H.264 format. Why do I use H.264 format? See this QuickTime codec comparison page and judge yourself. (Click the screenshot above to watch the...
There are 7 hints that Albus Dumbledore was gay
Few weeks ago, I mentionedAlbus Dumbledore was outed by the author JK Rowling. There's the following-up to the Albus Dumbledore news. Did you know that "Albus Dumbledore" is an anagram of "Male bods rule, bud"? I didn't. But according...
Efficient won Melbourne Cup, the week it was, 11 Nov 2007
Here's the regular The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in the usual H.264 format. Why do I use H.264 format? See this QuickTime codec comparison page and judge yourself. (Click the screenshot above to watch the...
swearing Oz Health Minister, the week it was, 4 Nov 2007
Here's the regular The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in H.264 format. (Click the screenshot above to watch the video clip) Snubbing/insulting a dying taxpayer, being late for agreed TV debate, and swearing in front of...
Do as he says, not as he does.
Hypocrite? Premier Morris Iemma tells city workers to use public transport and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, however, he spent $7 million a year on car parking for bureaucrats. In plain words, taxpayers are urged to use public transport while...
10 rolls of toilet per day per soldiers!?
According to News.com.au, German soldiers use 800 million rolls of toilet paper a year. Former soldiers said the number is actually a lot higher. That equals to 10 rolls of toilet paper a day per soldier. One blogger recalled that...
The Week It Was 28 Oct 2007
Daylight saving starts today in most parts of Australia. Here's the regular The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in H.264 format. (Click the screenshot above to watch the video clip) Second Australian solider was killed, SAS...
daylight saving starts tomorrow
Just a gentle reminder, the daylight saving starts tomorrow morning at 2am in New South Wales, ACT, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. The clock will move forward to 3am at 2am. Last December, Western Australia started a three...
disgraceful censorship on live debate
I don't usually talk about politics, since I am not that interested in politics. Last night was the only agreed television (so far) debate agreed by Prime Minister John Howard. What John Howard (Liberal Party) or Kevin Rudd (Labor...
The Week It Was 21 Oct 2007
Here's the regular The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in H.264 format. (Click the screenshot above to watch the video clip) AFL West Coast Eagles player Ben Cousins was arrested on 16 October 2007 in Perth...
latest celebrity outing, Dumbledore is gay
Another celebrity is outed, this time, the principal of Hogwarts - Albus Dumbledore. I am really surprised. HARRY Potter author JK Rowling has confirmed what fans have long suspected - the principal of Hogwarts, Albus Dumbledore, is indeed gay....
have you decided who should be the next PM?
If you are an Australian citizen and aged 18 or older, you are required to vote, and voting is sadly compulsory by law. If you choose not to vote and do not have sufficient reason, you may be faced with...
Nobel prize winner: black is genetically inferior
Some people might be afraid to state so publicly, the 1962 Nobel prize winner spilt it out for you. Dr. James Watson, co-discover of double helix in DNA, said black is genetically inferior in an article for the Sunday Times...
The Week It Was 14 Oct 2007
Here's the regular The Week It Was. There was no The Week It Was last Sunday, due to Channel Seven's coverage of 2007 Bathurst (racing). As usual, the clip is available in H.264 format. (Click the screenshot above to watch...
don't disguise photos with swirly pattern
If you want to disguise photos or screen shots, don't use swirly pattern. It turns out that the disguised photo was restored by Germany's police agency. He is a paedophile and those images are of him sexually abusing children posted...
Harry in the headline again
Again, another headline about His Royal Highness Prince Harry, the third in line to the throne. This time, the 23-year-old lad risked death with vodka snorting in Namibia. News of the World has some photos the Palace does not want...
The Week It Was, 30 September 2007
Here's the regular The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in H.264 format. (Click the screenshot above to watch the video clip) Myanmar (Burma) government soldiers open fire on unarmed monks who were anti-government protesting. False alarm...
The Week It Was, 23 September 2007
Here's the regular The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in H.264 format. (Click the screenshot above to watch the video clip) Nai Zin Xue dumped his 3-year-old (Pumpkin) at Southern Cross Station on Saturday (15th) before...
seven year marriage
Pope Benedict XVI and catholics probably won't approval this. In this modern day, everything costs money, that includes marriages or divorcing. Gabriele Pauli, a German MP, proposed that marriage should only last for 7 years. After 7 years, the couple...
The Week It Was, 16 September 2007
Here's the regular The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in H.264 format. (Click the screenshot above to watch the video clip) John Howard announced that he will retire within 3 years if he wins the election....
Ciao! Luciano. The Week It Was, 9 September 2007
Here's the regular The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in H.264 format. (Click the screenshot above to watch the video clip) APEC was in Sydney, very peaceful, actually far too peaceful. Police has out numbered the...
The Week It Was, 2 September 2007
Here's the regular The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in H.264 format. (Click the screenshot above to watch the video clip) APEC is coming to Sydney, the RAAF's FA-18s will be controlling Sydney's 20,000 square kilometre...
The Week It Was, 26th August 2007
Here's the regular The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in H.264 format. (Click the screenshot above to watch the video clip) Hurricane Dean lashed Jamaica with 230km/h winds. Kevin Rudd was in New York as a...
Chinese drivers are the worst drivers on the face of the earth: John Laws
Radio station 2UE's host John Laws clearly does not like Chinese drivers. On 17th August, during a radio talk-back, he said “I understand that Chinese drivers are probably the worst drivers on the face of the earth.” That was a...
The Week It Was, 19th August 2007
Here's the regular The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in H.264 format. (Click the screenshot above to watch the video clip) The Treasurer Peter Costello celebrated his 50th birthday. Three journalists claim he vowed to destroy...
The Week It Was, 12th August 2007
Here's the regular The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in H.264 format. (Click the screenshot above to watch the video clip) The Reserve Bank has up the interest rates up by 0.25% to 6.5%. One year...
The Week It Was, 5th August 2007
Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in QuickTime H.264 format. (Click the screenshot above to watch the video clip) A Minneapolis bridge collapsed into Mississippi River. Eight lanes of one of the country's...
Harry Potter Mania
The Pottermania or chaos news clip from Sunday's Weekend Sunrise. (H.264 format, 1 min 50 sec, 5.6MB, QuickTime Player 7 recommended) News.com.au has a special multimedia report on Pottermania with photos from Sydney's Central Station. (Flash required) Yes, Central Station...
The Week It Was 15 July 2007
Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in QuickTime H.264 format and I may upload to YouTube later. (Click the screenshot above to watch the video clip) Stan Zemanek , Australia's controversial and opinionated...
bombing, The Week It Was, 8th July 2007
Here's the weekly The Week It Was. As usual, the clip is available in QuickTime H.264 format and I may upload to YouTube later. (Click the screenshot above to watch the video clip) A Jeep bombed outside Glasgow Airport's main...
07.07.07
The 7th day of the 7th month of the year two thousand and seven. The Live Earth concert ticked on in Sydney's Moore Park. The number 7 is considered lucky by many, the auspicious date of 07/07/07 has been...
Flooding, The Week It Was, 1 July 2007
The usual The Week It Was from Weekend Sunrise. The floods in Victoria were declared the worst in 37 years by Victoria Premier Steve Bracks. (Click the screenshot above to watch the video clip) The floodwaters rise in eastern Victoria....
Australia's population: 21 million
Australia has just reached 21 million in population. Based on following estimation from Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS): an increase of one person every one minute and 45 seconds by averaging one birth every one minute, 56 seconds; one...
Shooting in Melbourne The Week It Was, 24 June 2007
The eastern coast of Australia has been in the drought for quite a while, and it has been some welcome raining for the last week. Some area were hit hard with the rain. This week's video clip of The Week...
It Was Dam Good. The Week It Was, 17 June 2007
The eastern coast of Australia has been in the drought for quite a while, and it has been some welcome raining for the last week. Some area were hit hard with the rain. This week's video clip of The Week...
The Week It Was, 10 June 2007
Today's weather is a bit better than yesterday. Still cold in Sydney. This week's video clip of The Week It Was will be from YouTube. First time from the popular YouTube. There was a train crash (with a truck) in...
The Week It Was, 1st April 2007
The regular The Week It Was video clip captured from this morning's Weekend Sunrise. Melbourne's Burnley Tunnel had a crash, and the tunnel was closed for a few days. Olympic cyclist Damian McDonald was killed. Sydney's Lane Cove Tunnel opened,...
Anthony Callea is out and proud
Anthony Callea, the 2004 Australian Idol runner-up and ARIA Award winner is out and proud. Callea said it had been difficult growing up gay in the Italian community and that, more recently, the support of his partner of two...
The Week It Was, 25th March 2007
The regular The Week It Was video clip captured from this morning's Weekend Sunrise. Pakistan cricket's white coach was murdered? Keith Urban had an outdoor concert in the Plaza, I was there. The Government widely disliked (Labor) won the State...
NSW state election today
NSW is having a State Election today. And as 7News mentioned it nicely, “Voters have a choice between a Government widely disliked and an Opposition many think do not have a chance to win.” And the stupid thing about this...
The Week It Was, 18th March 2007
The regular The Week It Was video clip captured from this morning's Weekend Sunrise. Sydney's Harbour Bridge celebrates 75th birthday today, scientists discovered new leopard species. Another John Howard's minister resigned. NSW's state election is coming next Saturday, 24th March....
new Leopard species discovered
Scientists have discovered a new leopard species, found in Borneo (Malaysia). The new leopard features a different type of spot, clouded actually. The cat, covered in small cloud markings containing many spots, was thought to be the same species...
The Week It Was, 11th March 2007
The regular The Week It Was video clip captured from this morning's Weekend Sunrise. I am such a big Sunrise fan. So, what happened this past week? Plane crashed in Indonesia, two cyclones in Western Australia. John Inman passed away....
The Week It Was
Barack Obama announced that he would run for US Presidency, the first black US presidential candidate in history. Australia Prime Minister John Howard attacked him for withdrawing troops from Iraq. In politics, it was all about "guts" and "courage",...
Microsoft respects your privacy, even if you are a burglar
There is the story, a 15-year-old boy allegedly stole an Xbox 360 video game console from a Wellington (New Zealand) home but neglected to take the device's power cord. That boy called Microsoft for another cord, providing Microsoft with Xbox...
reunited after 11 years, thanks to microchips
A missing cat called Marmalade left his owners for 11 years returned home. Marmalade was just a kitten and Allegra Strauss a mere toddler when they were separated. Mum Kerry Strauss was stunned when the Lost Dogs' Home called on...
The Week It Was
News in the past week. Australia might need to drink recycled sewage water. Lucky that NSW government is not happy about Federal government's proposal. Harry Potter is getting hotter! Photos of Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) appears shirtless for the play...
al-Hilaly insists that he said nothing wrong
Almost 3 months ago, Sheik Taj el-Din al-Hilaly said compared non-muslim dressed women to "uncovered meat". He said when cat eats the uncovered meat, it's meat's fault, not cat's fault, and women who don't cover up their bodies are the...
fight between State government and Federal government
The New South Wales (NSW) Government launched a 400 thousand dollar campaign against Federal Government. NSW Treasurer Michael Costa yesterday launched a television and newspaper advertising campaign that claims his state is being robbed of billions of dollars worth of...
it's wise to carry a spare battery
... or you might get arrested when you charge your laptop in public. A 23-year-old travelling Greenpeace activist arrested last year for plugging his Apple iBook into a railway station power socket. He apparently low on battery power. The electricity...
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