Log In/Register
Blog Categories
February 2012 M T W T F S S « Jan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Linda's Other Places
Places On The Web
Author Archives: Linda
Margaret Court “Idiot Of The Week” “From The Soap Box”
29/01/2012 Margaret Court is the deserving recipient of the first “Idiot Of The Week” awarded for 2012. SERIOUSLY … Continue reading
Posted in From The SoapBox, Idiot Of The Week
Leave a comment
A Laugh At Technology
29/01/2012 This is such a great play on words…. I LOVE it Ronnie Corbett and Harry Enfield in a Skit from the One Ronnie !
Posted in All Posts, Tech News
Leave a comment
Steve Jobs Immortalised
02/01/2012 A bronze statue of Steve Jobs has been erected by Graphisoft in a Budapest Technology Park which houses Graphisoft, a company Apple supported, “Steve Jobs made technology available to the masses first over the desktop, then in our pockets,” … Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Tech News
Leave a comment
Molly Meldrum
01/01/2012 Molly Meldrum has started 2012 with another operation, this time on his spine. He continues to recover after he fall from a ladder while setting up for a christmas party. We wish you all the best for a speedy … Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Breaking News, Entertainment News
Leave a comment
The Queensland Floods
16/01/2011 It has been all over the news, no need for me to say any more …. Please use the links here to read more or dondate if you can. http://www.qld.gov.au/floods http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html
Posted in All Posts, General Interest
Leave a comment
‘Decomposing corpse’ wakes up | News.com.au
18/10/2010 A word or warning…. Be careful when you are donating your body to science Full Story …… ‘Decomposing corpse’ wakes up | News.com.au
Posted in All Posts, Strange But True
Leave a comment
Shame On You Collingwood Supporters IDIOTS OF THE WEEK!!!!
02/10/2010 I will start by saying I am NOT a St Kilda supporter either, however the bad sportsmanship displayed by some of the Collingwood supporters at the MCG on BOTH grand final days was a disgrace. Hearing the crowd … Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Idiot Of The Week
Leave a comment
Titanic At Museum Victoria
19/08/2010 What a great day, saw CSIRAC as an unexpected extra and Titanic was amazing, the tour really took you to 1912 and gave a good feel of the story, to me the most amazing thing was the iceberg that … Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, General Interest
Leave a comment
CSIRAC, not just your average Laptop ?
19/08/2010 CSIRAC Laptop 2005 Processing Speed 500 – 1000 Hz 2000 million Hz Memory Capacity 2000 bytes 600 million bytes Size 40 sq m 0.2 sq m Weight 2500 kg 2.5 kg Power Consumption 30,000 watts 10 watts Technology 2000 … Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Tech News
2 Comments
Remebering Elvis …
17/08/2010 (16/08/2010 in USA) 33 years ago today, 16/8/1977, we lost the best that ever was The music of Elvis has been the major content of the soundtrack of my life, I am so looking forward to working through the … Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Entertainment News, General Interest
Leave a comment
A Miracle in Columbia
17/08/2010 It is very sad that one person lost their life, but what a miracle everyone else survived. An amazing effort from the pilot to limit the damage when the plane was struck by lightning. Full story … here
Posted in All Posts, General Interest
Leave a comment
Oh No OMO
06/08/2010 > > > Omo place GPS trackers in products then knock on the customers door !!!! Unilever, the company behind the washing product Omo, sold 50 “special” boxes of their product with a GPS inside in Brazil, and then knocked … Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Tech News
Leave a comment
Wendy’s Customer Service Issues ? :)
02/08/2010 I am the first to say, if you were not happy, then complain..look, I asked for 2 scoops…… no I wanted chocolate ……. BUT! in this instance I award IDIOT OF THE WEEK to…. “insert your own drum … Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Idiot Of The Week
Leave a comment
Old Spice Man
26/07/2010 If you have not already heard of Isaiah Mustafa, not to worry, you soon will, he has become famous overnight as “The Old Spice Man” in an innovative ad campaign by Craig Allen and Eric Kallman of Wieden+Kennedy. The … Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Tech News
Leave a comment
Apple iPhone 4 and Windows Phone 7
26/07/2010 iPhone 4 is set for Australian launch, One thing to be aware of would be Antennagate. . . Full Story . .here For die-hard apple devotees this will not be an issue, and Apple are now including free bumpers … Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Tech News
Leave a comment
My Accommodation Options In Hong Kong Improve :)
26/07/2010 The New Ritz Carlton….. Next time I go to Hong Kong maybe, …. not …. When The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Hong Kong opens in late 2010, it will become the tallest hotel in the world – measuring 488m. More … Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Travel
Leave a comment
Happy 1st Birthday Amelie xxxooo
19/07/2010 Happy Birthday to Amelie xxxxxooooo Lots Of Love from Aunty Linda
Posted in All Posts, General Interest
Leave a comment
Rita Mary O’Brien OAM
26/01/2010 Well Done Aunty Rita OAM xxoo Name: O’BRIEN, Rita Mary Award: Medal of the Order of Australia Post-nominal: OAM Date granted: 26 January 2010 State: Vic Suburb: Shepparton Postcode: 3630 Country: Australia Citation: For service to the community of … Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, General Interest
Leave a comment
Happy 100th Birthday Aunty Rita
24/08/2009 Happy 100th Birthday to my Great Aunty Rita . . . An Amazing Lady xxoo . . . . See Aunty Rita’s page here (it is under construcuion though)
Posted in All Posts, General Interest
Leave a comment
I Am An Aunty :)
20/07/2009 Amelie Kaye was born on the 18th Of July 2009 Mum & Dad are well & Amelie is Beautiful !! . . . . See Amelie’s page here
Posted in All Posts, General Interest
Leave a comment
Mooning A Judge? Sure Ticket To The Clink!
15/06/2009 Here is a tip on how NOT to win a case in court. Moon the judge! Megumi Ogawa is appointed idiot of the week for this story. . . . . Full story here
Posted in All Posts, Idiot Of The Week
Leave a comment
Australia Says Farewell To Dr Gorgeous
11/06/2009 Australia says to farewell Dr Gorgeous, Your legacy will live on with LifeHouse@Rpa . . . . Full story here See all my related posts here Prof. O’Brien’s vision http://lifehouserpa.org.au/index.aspx
Professor Chris O’Brien’s Funeral Will Be Held Tomorrow
10/06/2009 Professor Chris O’Brien’s funeral will be held at Sydney’s St Mary’s Cathedral tomorrow (Thursday 11th of June) at 10 am. . . . . Full story here See all my related posts here Prof. O’Brien’s vision http://lifehouserpa.org.au/index.aspx UPDATE Sky … Continue reading
Gordon Ramsay Attacks Susan Boyle Now On YouTube
10/06/2009 Gordon Ramsay GO HOME !!!!! Ok, so our resident IDIOT of the week now attacks Susan Boyle on the same stage he attacked Tracey Grimshaw. I thought he was a CHEF why on earth is he trying to be … Continue reading
Posted in All Posts, Idiot Of The Week
Leave a comment
Week In Rewind 1
10/06/2009 Well, This should be called Weeks In Rewind this time, I have enjoyed building my site from scratch and no experience . . . . I thank Google and all the wonderful people who ask and answer questions online … Continue reading
