Word-whore. I write 'em. I talk 'em. Information, politics, media, and the cybers. I drink. I use bad words. All publication is a political act. All communication is propaganda. All art is pornography. All business is personal. All hail Eris! Vive les poissons rouges sauvages!
With me being distracted by thoughts of nuclear submarines, my week of Monday 20 to Sunday 26 September 2021 wasn’t as productive as I’d hoped — but then it was the off week of my fortnightly cycle. That said, there was plenty of birdlife in the sunny weather.
Continue reading “Weekly Wrap 591: Spring, birdlife, and a nuclear distraction”
As the Quarantimes continue, it feels like I flip between thinking everything’s mostly fine and a combination of nostalgia and despair. There was certainly nostalgia, especially for my trip to Thailand two years ago, but my week of Monday 13 to Sunday 19 September 2021 was also surprisingly productive.
Continue reading “Weekly Wrap 590: More nostalgia in the Quarantimes, plus some deep geekery in words”
In this episode we simply have to hear about the plight of Nicki Minaj’s cousin’s friend. There’s some unbiased news from America. And there’s a compulsory mention of submarines.
Continue reading “The 9pm Offensively-Named Dispatches from Prison Island Megamix”
Apple released an “emergency” security patch today, which of course led to curiosity about just how emergency it was. I spoke about this just now with Jules Schiller on ABC Adelaide.
Continue reading “Talking Apple’s “emergency” security patch and NSO Group on ABC Adelaide”
My week of Monday 6 to Sunday 12 September 2021 was less productive than I’d hoped, but I certainly enjoyed the spring weather, and I have plenty of interesting things to recommend to you.
Continue reading “Weekly Wrap 589: A waratah-led week of delightful spring weather”
My week of Monday 30 August to Sunday 5 September 2021 included a COVID-19 test which once more came back negative. The wait was slightly more stressful than I thought it would be. I’m hoping productivity will return as spring continues, though I still produced two podcasts this week.
Continue reading “Weekly Wrap 588: Spring brings two podcasts, one COVID-19 test, and a currawong”