Category Archives: Social

Social commentary

Analysing the Time 100 influential results

Time have their ’100 most influential people’ poll on at the moment. It is interesting to analyse the voting results so far. Like the person with the most ‘Yes’ votes has almost double the number for the next person, but … Continue reading

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Fruit shown is illustrative of flavour only and is not an Ingredient of the product

Don’t those new 13 flavour weeks Slurpees from 7 Eleven look interesting? I’ve seen ones that are half watermelon, half strawberry, and the latest one is half passion fruit. But wait. Have your read the text at the bottom of … Continue reading

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What is the collective noun for people wearing fluoro? (photo)

Walking past Central Park in Broadway, Ultimo today I noticed this large group of people wearing fluoro vests walking along together. Which sparked the question, what do you call a group of people wearing fluoro? What is the correct collective … Continue reading

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Happy Mardi Grass (cartoon)

As you stand watching the parade a float goes by with what appears to be a field of lush grass. And the people standing on the back shout out… Continue reading

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End of the World 2.0.11.11.11.11.11.11

Welcome to End of the World 2.0.11.11.11.11.11.11 If you are reading this message then either: The world has not yet ended in your time zone yet The message has been posted too early Someone stuffed up their prediction Sorry for … Continue reading

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Shopping for trouble, trolleys & fire exits don’t mix

There are people who walk ‘their’ shopping trolley back home to this apparently block. But those that leave their trolley in front of the Fire Exit, despite the KEEP CLEAR sign, are just shopping for trouble.

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Photos from SibSyd on 13 August 2011

Here are photos from the presentations and talks at the Social Innovation Sydney Barcamp on Saturday 13 August 2011.

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Lots of green crap, or Just flush it: a tale of green toilet paper

Shopping in the local Coles supermarket today I noticed that there are now 4 brands of ‘green’ toilet paper. It is interesting to note that the green market must be getting bigger if it can service this many brands. Now, … Continue reading

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2011 NSW State Election flickr group

I created flickr groups for the last 2 Federal elections [2007, 2010]. And, after seeing all the election paraphernalia I thought it would be fun to create one for the current New South Wales State Election. NSW Election 2011 flickr … Continue reading

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The hole is tarred but not feathered

The hole in the pavement from yesterday has been filled. With a crude tar finish. I suppose they expect the council to come round an tidy it up. Of note though is that the access to the pipe is much … Continue reading

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