Entries filed under: 'Media'

Noam Chomsky – Human Destiny

Uh-oh. Shit and poo. Bugger. Oh well. What is he suggesting? Socialism? tag: Noam Chomsky, Chomsky, Human Destiny, Uh Oh, Bugger it, end of the planet

March 14th, 2007 at 02:03pm

Race: the power of an illusion

In my opinion, Race: The power of an Illusion is a must see documentary. My favourite part of the documentary was when they proved that I (that is, me, myself, centophobia) may have more genetic similarity to someone of a different ‘race’ than someone of my own ‘race’. Which raises the question – what is [...]

March 14th, 2007 at 02:02pm

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March 8th, 2007 at 09:34am

Toni Collette and the Finish – Look Up

Toni Collette and the Finish are touring: Thursday March 15th The Tivoli, Brisbane Tickets available from The Tivoli. Ph: 07 3852 1711, Rockinghorse & Skinnys Records and Ticketek. Phone bookings: 132 849 or Ticketek Their website is nice too. Check it out! tag: Toni Collette, music

March 7th, 2007 at 07:59pm

The rights of homosexual citizens…

Earlier this week the Prime Minister’s office revealed they were preparing a submission to review the rights of homosexual couples (ABC). Conveniently revealed during Syndey’s annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (the PM is a clever little fella), the laws would give citizens in same-sex relationships equal rights as people in heterosexual unions, in areas [...]

March 6th, 2007 at 10:31am

Coca-Cola launches “Mother”

The energy drink market is one beverage segment Coca-Cola is yet to dominate. This year however Coke will again try to capture the hearts and minds of a new group of consumers with the launch of Mother. Coke will reportedly spend over $10 million dollars marketing Mother as an all-natural energy drink to young men [...]

March 5th, 2007 at 05:44pm

Evidence the media does reflect society…

Two things happened today: Betty and Frank Spencer: Some Mothers do ‘ave ‘em. Courtesy: BBC 1. The doctor on tonight’s episode of Some mothers do ‘ave ‘em was smoking a cigarette in the hospital. He was in the waiting room with two nurses, nervously awaiting the arrival of Frank Spencer. Frank and Betty were coming [...]

March 4th, 2007 at 12:04am

Australia Post: Part of Every Day

Best ad of the week …This ad takes the generic Australia Post brand and brings it to life. The advertisement is understated and humorous which appeals to me. It communicates effectively that Australia Post is trustworthy and dependable; exactly what I want in a postal service. In my opinion, it has great production and music. [...]

February 27th, 2007 at 11:13pm

She’s my man – Scissor Sisters

Brilliant video clip…

February 20th, 2007 at 09:11pm

Subway “New” advertisement tortures Australian Open viewers

Subway’s now old “New” advertisement has tortured many viewers as they tried to watch Seven’s coverage of the Australian Open. The advertisement stars two people painting a sign which reads “New” and yet can’t think of the word in order to describe something fresh to have for lunch. The other actor (some American actor whom [...]

January 24th, 2007 at 04:57am

Federal Communications Commission investigates PR “news”.

Los Angeles Times: The FCC is investigating reports that a number of television news organisations have aired video press releases without disclosing the source of the stories. Up to 98 video press releases were allegedly broadcast on 77 stations, in 30 American states, without disclosure. The station’s claim that the non-disclosure was accidental but others [...]

May 29th, 2006 at 02:16pm

An inspiring person plants a new idea.

I am a little frustrated with business core units at the moment. In order to get my degree I need to do eight subjects from diverse business areas like economics, accounting, business ethics, management, international business and quantitative analysis. This is a total of one year being used to study subjects - which apart from a [...]

May 19th, 2006 at 05:14am