I admire the ability to clarify complex issues by presenting basic facts clearly and simply. So it was a pleasure to read these notes from the “Sustainable Energy” meeting held at Cambridge University’s famous Cavendish Laboratory on Friday.
Optus vs Telstra: positive vs negative
There’ll be free wireless Internet access throughout the Sydney CBD by early 2008, says the NSW government — and the reactions from leading telcos Optus and Telstra were chalk and cheese.
Optus: “Optus congratulates the NSW Government on its innovative plans… Optus looks forward to seeing more details of the plans and to participating in the expression of interest process.”
Telstra: “There’s no such thing as a free lunch anymore so it will be interesting to see how it is proposed to be paid for.”
I don’t understand why it’ll take so long to set up a few Wi-Fi access points though.
Photographs: fantasy, not reality
“They say cameras add ten pounds, but HP digital cameras can help reverse that effect,” says the promo material. “The slimming feature, available on select HP digital camera models, is a subtle effect that can instantly trim off pounds from the subjects in your photos!”
Three thoughts come to mind…
Summer Resolution: Post daily!
Instead of a New Year’s Resolution, a New Season’s Resolution. Maybe the bright light of the first day of summer is affecting me strangely. but I’ve decided that I’m going to post here every day. No matter what. The only question is, what should my posts be about? Suggestions please!
Getting Republicans to care about Global Warming
A cartoon from Working for Change via Perceptric Forum. John Howard take note, please.
Passive Intruder: ’Pong’s first solo exhibition
One for the diary: my partner ’Pong’s first solo exhibition Passive Intruder opens at Buzzzbar Café Restaurant in Newtown on Tuesday 5 December.