Blogs

Big population isn't a problem if we plan for it Tuesday 31 May 2011 The truth is that population is not the problem — the problem is planning and administration for the likely population size.
Oh look, they're trying again Monday 30 May 2011 FAIRFAX MEDIA will release new iPad applications for the> Herald > and> The Age > tomorrow, promising a “bespoke” way of presenting its journalism
Exploding watermelons rock China Tuesday 17 May 2011 The overuse of a chemical that helps fruit grow faster is causing a rash of exploding watermelons in eastern China.
Coincidence? Monday 9 May 2011 Rialto half-owners Lorenz and Rino Grollo have long wanted to redevelop the area at the base of the office towers, but have been stymied by the existence of the Bar 20 and Inflation nightclubs, which occupy the only two buildings on the block they do not control.
The logic behind bin Laden Monday 9 May 2011 It is wrong to dismiss the al-Qaeda chief as an evil lunatic.
TED Saturday 7 May 2011 At the end of August 2009, I signed up to the Talks video podcast in iTunes.
How Many Gays Must God Create Before We Accept That He Wants Them Around? Wednesday 4 May 2011 via youtube.com Neat little argument there.
Reality TV Editing Tuesday 3 May 2011 via youtube.com We all know that “reality TV” is about as real as a boob job.
A radical experiment in empathy Tuesday 3 May 2011 via ted.com This talk, by Sam Richards, is essential viewing in the aftermath of the alleged killing of Osama bin Laden.
More bad town planning Friday 29 April 2011 Planning Minister Matthew Guy rejected the call for much greater housing density in Melbourne’s growth areas.