Author Archives: Leefe
Economically stimulating in Balmain
In Balmain at Balmain Public School you can see some of the effects of the Economic Stimulus package coming into effect. Today I noticed that one of the school’s building is/has been torn down. And they are currently scooping up … Continue reading
So much for one post a day
Had intended to do one post a day for October. Some social commentary, of a picture commenting on things I saw. It worked for half a month, but October just happens to be at the wrong time of year. Too … Continue reading
What should I buy now that the Australian dollar is doing well?
Now that the Australian Dollar is doing well, about US$0.92 to the AU$, it seems like the perfect time to buy all the stuff I wanted overseas. The only problem is, what did I really need? And all the recent … Continue reading
Encrypted laundry service
Worried about keeping your linen clean, and secure from interception? Are there bugs in your laundry? Can you bank on it coming back to you clean? Try the new SSL Spotless Linen service. And secure your bedding with the latest … Continue reading
Sign Under Test
Looking down Broadway in Ultimo. A new sign for the RTA to give motorists ‘important’ directions stands with a test message.
Nothing interesting here
There is nothing interesting here today. Please check back tomorrow for more social commentary.
A month by any other name
In Germany they have October Fest, a festival celebrating beer drinking. And around the world people have appropriated October for their own festivals. Below is a list of festivals I though you could have for October. Some are real, and … Continue reading
Meat the new rules, or beef about labelling
An article in the Sydney Morning Herald describes the poor state of beef regulation in supermarkets. And notes we should all pay more attention to the state of beef in supermarkets. According to an existing voluntary agreement by Meat and … Continue reading
Vending machine sign maintenance
Worker fixing the sign mounted atop a ticket vending machine on Town Hall station, Sydney. Apparently the sign is there to spruik the fact the machine also takes Eftpos. Unfortunately this has creating a longer queue in front of the … Continue reading
Now Leasing on George St
Across the pedestrian crossing to the Blacket building on the corner of George and King streets. All the window filled with ‘Now Leasing’ signs. A little hard to see in the small version, but an interesting tile of text in … Continue reading