Ever the environmentalist (where has my youthful idealism gone? Oh wait, that was the youth who wanted a V8…) I last week became the not-especially-proud owner of a 1994 Ford Fairmont Ghia with 5.0 litre V8 and 4-speed auto. Just the thing for these times of soaring petrol prices, peak oil fears and [...]
I’ve just started reading Robert Cialdini’s Influence: Science and Practice, and it’s reminded me of something I wanted to share. So before I get any further into the book, I want to write about my experience joining Fitness First, the international chain of “fitness clubs” two weeks ago.
Twice before I have been [...]
OK well they haven’t quite proven that it’s hereditary, but it does seem like being prone to saying the wrong thing isn’t just bad manners — some just have lower inhibition and can’t help it.
I came across an old article in The Age from January 2005 where some boffins did some tests using a card [...]
We decided that it’d be nice to have a TV in the kitchen so that we can watch Jamie Oliver, Yan Can Cook, The Iron Chef etc, and cook at the same time. You know, it’s cool to be able to follow along as they cook.
Can’t wait for those shows to come on now.
LOL I love the internet. Well actually computers are a pain in the ass generally, but the people on the internet are sometimes just classic. Go read the funniest Amazon reviewer ever. You really have to go read this guy’s Amazon reviews, they’re hilarious. Actually, don’t read them if you’re easily offended.
The coolest ones are [...]