These items are taxonomically challenged.
Kronos Quartet is a string quartet that specialises in “new music”. A few years ago they did a rearrangement of Sigur Rós’ Flugufrelsarinn, from their second (and apparently much acclaimed) album ágætis byrjun, as an encore piece for their concerts. They have now released it as a single titled Kronos Quartet plays Sigur […]
As a (hopefully temporary) PAYG instalment taxpayer, I noticed that the Australian Taxation Office has started a trial for accepting payment of tax bills via credit card. This means that if your credit card is linked to a rewards system, you may be able to earn rewards just by paying your tax.
Sadly, there is […]
I have learnt many things this month:
Annual leave is a good thing Stores for electrical appliances have an amazing ability to run out of stock at the most inconvenient times, forcing shoppers to wait for weeks for deliveries One can clock up many kilometres through shopping for homewares Many things can be accomplished with a tape measure Ceramic tiles […]
Given the current economic environment, perhaps it’s an opportune time to remind everyone of various jobs which may be in need during this time:
Insolvency practitioners. An obvious choice. Psychologists and psychiatrists. Lots of stressful people around. Income protection/workers’ compensation claims investigators. Lots of stressful people around claiming income protection insurance or workers’ compensation. Financial regulators. The regulatory cycle […]
Tide to Go® is an instant stain remover pen. I’ve used it successfully to remove red wine stains from clothing.
Sadly, it’s only available from the United States and Canada.
You may have noticed that a “new” advertisement for Cadbury titled Gorilla. You may not have noticed that this is actually an “old” advertisement, shown in the UK in August 2007.
The ad was very successful—-it won the Grand Prix at the Cannes International Advertising Festival in 2008, and was featured in the Gruen […]
Here are a few random observations I picked while in Melbourne for the Financial Services Forum:
Interestingly, the Melbourne Storm was on my flight to Melbourne on Sunday. I find the gate lounge at SYD T3 more comfortable and inviting than MEL T1. Perhaps it’s because of the time of day (morning vs. night), or perhaps […]
As indicated in an entry, I’m heading off to Melbourne in two weeks’ time for the Institute of Actuaries of Australia’s Financial Services Forum.
Now I will be spending Sunday night in the Melbourne CBD, so I am wondering:
where I should go for dinner? who with?
Any suggestions?
Just a repost.
Our friends at NDCCCS recently held a leaders’ retreat. The topic appears to have been affections (or the heart), and what that means in terms of serving in ministry. The full manuscript of the talks are available from Andrew Hong’s blog.
I am sure you will find this useful.