Category: asides

A photo essay on what families around the world eat in a week: Interesting to see the balance between fresh fruit/veg and packaged stuff. No Indian family though! An extract from the book, Hungry Planet

Australia’s WorkChoices Workplace Relations Laws are in the bottom 25 of the world, according to a UN agency: Yes, that really is “reform” Mr Howard. If Labor doesn’t jump on this, they’re missing out on a goldmine.

Google Street View shows a) people do stuff in public that they probably don’t want photos of and b) other people have waaaaaaaaaaaay too much time on their hands

Do you think lolcats were the be-all and end-all of stupid internet phenomena? Fool! They were merely a beginning. Only a beginning.

The revolution will have bad grammar.

Ethanol fuels may lead to Tequila shortages: Oh the sacrifices we must make for the planet!

George Lucas is saying “Maybe prequels of prequels?”, with some suggesting it’ll be set around the establishment of the (first/Old) Republic. All I can say is “George, please hire a real script writer.”

Two Bots Talking: They very quickly start flirting with each other. Totally fascinating. (via)

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End: This is the one I’ve really  been looking forward to. Going to be the hugest thing ever, and it’s coming next week.

This is a good year for movie blockbusters, methinks.

Creative Cards: Now I think mine was more than a little boring and bog standard =(