Blogs

Credit where credit is due Wednesday 22 September 2004 Okay. Microsoft is [doing something clever.](http://news.com.com/Microsoft+to+take+direct+shots+at+Linux+rivals/2100-1016_3-5368450.html?part=rss&tag=5368450&subj=news.1016.20) Their new “get the facts” Linux-is-evil campaign will target big companies, rather than Linux as a whole.
More proof: Guinness is good for you. Wednesday 22 September 2004 Guinness is lower in alcohol, calories and carbohydrates than almost every major-brand beer not classified as light or low-carb.
Come on down! Wednesday 15 September 2004 Quite spontaneously, I was invited to come to a taping of the Australian *Price is Right* , which is filmed in Richmond, a suburb of Melbn.
Big Brother election house Tuesday 14 September 2004 I had a brilliant idea the other night, when talking with some mates about the [election](http://www.
US politicians claim mushroom cloud not nuclear Monday 13 September 2004 Well this is interesting. There was a sighting of a mushroom cloud over northern North Korea on Thursday.
Underground cinema in Paris Thursday 9 September 2004 Unabashed literalist that I am, I really enjoyed a story in the (formerly Manchester now London) *Guardian* newspaper about [a real underground cinema in Paris.
Melbn moving day Thursday 9 September 2004 I went to a little camera place today to get my passport photo taken, and the Korean lady and I got to talking about which country I prefer.
Sugoi! Shinsaibashi Apple Store Wednesday 8 September 2004 Check out those [stairs!](http://www.ifoapplestore.com/stores/shinsaibashi/photo2/) The new Osaka Apple Store (second to open in Japan) has a dramatic set of spiral glass stairs.
Where’s the computer?? Wednesday 1 September 2004 Holy crap. Wow. Hot damn. Woah. Well blow me down.
Eat more dark chocolate Tuesday 31 August 2004 Dark chocolate helps blood flow! I knew there was something I could use to justify eating so much of it.