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Episode 25 online!

Stilgherrian — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:11:27 +0000

Yes, Stilgherrian Live has returned, and last night’s episode of Stilgherrian Live Delta, episode 25, is online for your (re)viewing pleasure.

I was grumpy because we started 40 minutes late. A technical fault at Ustream prevented people hearing the audio, so we just had to wait. I’m not good at waiting. I was rude. Sorry.

Still, when we finally got on air I introduced “Stilgherrian’s Street View” and pondered the ideal 8-person orgy. People chose the striking Fairfax journalists as Cnut of the Week, the clearest winners ever, beating Glenn Milne and the strange cheer squad at The Australia who want Peter Costello to lead the Liberal Party, and US Republican presidential candidate John McCain.

There was also Sheena Easton. Twice.

Have a squizz and let me know what you think!

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Links for 31 August 2008 through 03 September 2008

del.icio.us — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:36:47 +0000

Stilgherrian’s links for 31 August 2008 through 03 September 2008, small in number but big in quantity:

Victorian Railways’ Telegraph Code Book | Railpage Australia: Yes, it’ what it says: the code book used by Victorian railways for sending telegraphic messages. Arum = Trucks loaded with timber.
He Said It First | YouTube: This 2.5-minute movie is NOT something to play with the kids around. It takes a little-known fact about US presidential candidate John McCain and turns it into a nasty viral piece. It’s funny because it explains itself as it goes along, and drops the C-bomb liberally.

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The $400 Billion Gift

Stilgherrian — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:02:01 +0000

Catching up on news from earlier this week, I’m astounded to read the real reason the US stock market rallied: “The US Taxpayers just lent the Biggest Banks and Hedge Funds in New York $400 Billion in exchange for ‘mark to market valued’ sub prime mortgage securities that are probably nearly worthless (being so far down on the claims chart in a bankruptcy). This is a ’silent bailout’ of the Republican’s biggest contributors that is going to be much more expensive than the S&L Rescue package of the early 90s. At least Bush Sr proposed the S&L bailout in the sunlight. Bush Jr, Paulson and the Fed are doing the bailout without asking our permission. What does ‘pork barrel’ John McCain think of this corporate welfare?”

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Obama gains in US presidency race

Stilgherrian — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 20:03:18 +0000

Barack Obama is gaining in the US presidential election race. Since my comment the other day, Centrebet’s odds on Obama winning have narrowed from $3.20 to $2.95, and Hillary Clinton’s have widened from $2.30 to $2.45. John McCain is steady at $5.25. Olive oil, patty, olive oil…

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Hey patty! Looks like you’ll lose your bet!

Stilgherrian — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:47:17 +0000

When I gave my predictions for 2008, I said Barack Obama would become President of the USA. patty disagreed, and we made a bet. Given that Obama won the South Carolina Primary yesterday, I reckon I’m well on the way to winning. Better warm up that olive oil, patty!