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The Steps are Nothing: Interview with Rafael Bonachela
“You’re always writing, aren’t you?” The personal attention struck me kindly, something I would soon find as natural as his coy smile. “I’m going to get a coffee. Can I get you anything?”
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Deadly Rhetoric: Sarah Palin and the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords
After Columbine, America sought people to blame. After today’s massacre, a great proportion is blaming the rhetoric of Sarah Palin. Why not look for preventative measures over momentary triggers? Why not treat the means, instead of the cause?
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Misinterprotato – The Gentle War (review)
Given the creative possibilities one’s brain can explore with combinations of interpretation and potato, this Brisbane trio is certainly hard to resist.
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“Cheap” will never be free.
Some thoughts on the downfall of the music industry.
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Andy Bull – We’re Too Young (review)
Andy Bull focuses on what it means to be a work in progress; approaching lyricism with a sensitivity and wisdom he may just admit he doesn’t yet deserve.
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Photo Shoot: Diana
My lovely friend Diana agreed to pose for me in The Rocks near Sydney’s Circular Quay
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I’d prefer that you burn the Qur’an in private.
Pastor Jones is not responsible for the syndication of his hate; that information was put in the hands of people who should know the consequences of their actions and chose to run with it anyway.
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Calling poets, writers and filmmakers.
Music criticism is terrible. It has to be said. And yes, I understand the hypocrisy of that statement, knowing that I have often dabbled (and still do) in the genre. The reason why I can make such a statement is that I don’t believe it’s the writers who are making this form so incredibly banal and restrictive.
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Strawberry Shortcakes
A VERY easy dessert to make and they taste great.
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Youth Week Finalist again!
The panel will be deciding the industry award, and the remainder will be judged based on votes for People’s Choice.
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Video: Found at Sea – Strangers in the Backyard
Official music video for ‘Strangers in the backyard’, taken from Found At Sea’s debut album Lumières.
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Video: Methuselah’s Last (read at PPR #16)
My short story, Methuselah’s Last, read at Penguin Plays Rough (Newtown) on the 19th of May, 2010.
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Penguin Plays Rough – May 19th
I’ve been asked to speak at what is looking to be a wonderful evening of story-telling.
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Sticks and Stones: Is it acceptable for VicRoads to perpetuate negative stereotypes for the sake of a cheap laugh?
Is it acceptable for VicRoads to perpetuate negative stereotypes for the sake of a cheap laugh?
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In defense of the modern gamer
Given that the video game industry raked in US$11.7 billion in 2008, it seems foolishly tunnel-visioned to perpetuate the myth that gaming is a niche market for the socially inept.
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