Tag Archives: 2009

What is wrong with David Jones

Posted on November 8, 2009 by drworm

Today I tried to buy an umbrella, not an onerous task I grant you, but have you tried shopping in David Jones on a Sunday lately? They have removed all the staff that had a clue and replaced them with … Continue reading →

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News Limited confirm Foxtel plans

Posted on August 25, 2009 by drworm

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 →

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Reuters says linking to news is good

Posted on August 9, 2009 by drworm

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 →

Posted in media, news | Tagged 2009, abc, August, Australia, business, Chris Ahearn, content, Fairfax, journalism, News Corp, online, Reuters, Rupert Murdoch, source | Leave a comment

Astarloza: Drug Cheat

Posted on August 1, 2009 by drworm

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 →

Posted in Cycling, news | Tagged 2009, Alps, Asartloza, Cheat, Drug, EPO, France, July, Mikel Astarloza, Tour, Tour de France | Leave a comment

Triple J Hottest 100 of all time 2009

Posted on July 12, 2009 by drworm

Triple J’s Hottest 100 of all time 20th anniversary edition has been declared. The full list of 100 songs are listed below.

Posted in music, radio | Tagged 2009, AC/DC, Augie March, Beastie Boys, Ben Folds Five, Blink 182, Bloc Party, Blur, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Bon Iver, Coldplay, Crowded House, Daft Punk, Dandy Warhols, David Bowie, Elton John, Faith No More, Foo Fighters, Franz Ferdinand, Gotye, Greenday, Guns N Roses, Hilltop Hoods, Hunters & Collectors, Jeff Buckley, Jimi Hendrix, John Butler Trio, John Lennon, Johnny Cash, Joy Division, July, Kings Of Leon, Led Zeppelin, Massive Attack, Metallica, Michael Jackson, Midnight Oil, Modest Mouse, Muse, New Order, Nick Cave and the Badseeds, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, Oasis, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd, Pixies, Placebo, Powderfinger, Pulp, Queen, Queens of the Stone Age, Radiohead, Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Silverchair, Smashing Pumpkins, Stevie Wonder, System of a Down, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Clash, The Cure, The Killers, The Living End, The Prodigy, The Rolling Stones, The Shins, The Smiths, The Stone Roses, The Verve, Tool, Triple J, TV On The Radio, Underworld, Violent Femmes, White Stripes, You Am I | Leave a comment

Webber secures maiden pole position in Germany

Posted on July 12, 2009 by drworm

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 →

Posted in Motor Sports, news, Sport | Tagged 2009, Formula 1, German F1GP, Germany, July, Mark Webber, Sport | Leave a comment

Jerry Sienfeld Stars in Newcastle Bank Ad

Posted on July 10, 2009 by drworm

Jerry Sienfeld has appeared in an ad for the Greater Building Society, based in the Hunter region of New South Wales, The Herald reports today. Sienfeld filmed the ad in Cederhust, New York earlier this year. Read the full story in The … Continue reading →

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Microsoft unveils Windows 7 prices

Posted on June 27, 2009 by drworm

Microsoft on Thursday announced prices for Windows 7 and offered free upgrades to buyers of personal computers before the new operating system hits the stores in October. Brad Brooks, corporate vice president for Windows consumer marketing, said Microsoft will offer … Continue reading →

Posted in technology | Tagged 2009, AFP, Australia, Microsoft, SMH, software, system, Windows, Windows 7 | Leave a comment