Friday, May 4, 2007 at 19:52 I only caught the last bit of a story on the ABC's Stateline Queensland program just now - about Gold Coast surf clubs. But that was enough to get me fired up! (it doesn't take much): Apparently since the publicity boom in the '80s and '90s sponsorship and promotional activity by cereal companies (think "Iron Man Food") has gone down and left surf clubs struggling.
Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 09:29 "An island watch-house bed, a black man's lying dead," Powderfinger
Sure it is pretty obvious that this is a reference to the death of Doomadgee in Palm Island in 2004. But does it really raise "serious concerns" for the defence of the officer alleged to be responsible for his death? Hardly, I would think.
Now if good old Bernold had sung something like: "The black man pissed, the copper burly; Doomadgee was killed by Hurley" I would say that former Senior Sergeant Hurley's defence counsel would have had sufficient cause to lodge a complaint about the lyrics to the Qld Justice Council (with his assault and manslaughter trial coming up next month). But isn't this just a little tetchy even for lawyers?
The Dilettante
Powderfinger have amended the lyrics to the song Black Tears in order to avoid prejudicing the trial of Chris Hurley. (see references for further details)
Friday, April 20, 2007 at 21:23 So at last the technological snail enters this exciting (?) sport of virtual soapboxing!
I have never been good at doing things regularly and writing a diary is no exception to the rule. So don't hold your breath OK? I will post when I am good and ready!
Post like a butterfly, sting like a...
B.
Friday, April 20, 2007 at 12:07 Welcome to our weblog - such as it is.
If you know us then we need no introduction (well duh!) and if you don't then take a seat... It could get bumpy!
Those who are 'delicate of sensibility' should beware, as there may (or may not) be original ideas lurking herein. Everyone else should sit back and look around. Enjoy the ride... let us know whether you give a shit what we say and we'll let you know whether or not we give a shit too!
no.tech
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