Category Archives: news
SBS on the slow road to oblivian
What is happening at SBS right now is just downright ludicrous, the Head of Subtitling (who is supposed to have left the list of targets on a photocopier) is claiming she is scared for her life and has been locking … Continue reading
Webber on Pole as big names cock it up in the wet
Mark Webber has secured pole position for Sunday’s Malaysian Formula 1 GP after some of the big names in formula one misjudged the timing of when to go out in the notoriously wet Malaysian afternoon. More from jamesallenonf1.com Ferrari and … Continue reading
The 1st Official World Worm Web Awards – The Wormy’s
With all the awards going around at the moment I thought I’d run my own awards for the things I like, The Wormy’s. As this is my first go I have made myself the sole arbiter of the awards. There … Continue reading
ANZ Stadium to get roof for World Cup
Raising roof on Cup chances – World Cup Bid – Fox Sports. This would be good if they can pull it off. Even if we don’t get the World Cup, Sydney needs this.
News Limited confirm Foxtel plans
As I reported on 28th June, Foxtel will be launching 30 new channels later this year and News Limited publication The Australian has provided confirmation of some of them. They list the following new and expanded offerings: Showtime Greats will … Continue reading
Reuters says linking to news is good
Reuters Media President, Chris Ahearn has invited bloggers to link to Reuters content at will, while News Corp Chairman Rupert Murdoch says he wants all News Corp content monetized in the next 12 months. And today we hear that Fairfax … Continue reading
Astarloza: Drug Cheat
Today we see reports of the first positive drug test from this years Tour de France. It has taken 5 days since the final on the Champs Elysees. Mikel Astarloza is the culprit and he apparently tested positive to the … Continue reading
Webber secures maiden pole position in Germany
Australian Mark Webber has produced a perfectly-judged performance to grab his maiden Formula One pole position for Sunday’s German Grand Prix. The Australian clocked one minute 32.230 to finish ahead of Brawn GP’s Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button. Sebastian Vettel … Continue reading