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Friday morning.. [Jul. 4th, 2008|08:10 am] [ mood | hungry ] I spent much of Wednesday increasing the share capital (equity) in the company formed under NEIS from 100 ordinary shares at $1 each to 10,000 shares at $1 each. The original funding was by way of $100 in share capital and a $5,000 non interest bearing director's loan. Centrelink asked for an interim profit and loss report from the date of incorporation (22nd. February 2008) to the 30th. June 2008 and that was sent early yesterday. There is no profit and I haven't budgeted for one in the early months. A form was sent to ASIC (Australian Securities and Investment Commission) regarding the change as is required under law. I have taken out Professional Indemnity Insurance effective from 1st. July which is necessary both to protect the business from legal claims regarding financial loss and also necessary to obtain a Public Practice Certificate. I don't need a Certificate at this stage but will be applying for one this weekend. All the conditions for a Public Practice Certificate have been met. I will also be registering for the GST even though it isn't essential until turnover reaches $75,000. I have been approved as a BAS Service Provider by the Australian Tax Office. I had a couple of phone calls yesterday - one from the barrister referred to earlier and although we didn't get to talk I faxed some information to him. I have also arranged to meet with my painter friend from NEIS this weekend. We intend to visit the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Art Gallery of New South Wales. I have tentatively agreed to assist him getting his artwork onto the Internet which was part of his NEIS idea even though he didn't convey his ideas well enough to get approved. ...and for those in the United States "Happy Guy Fawkes Day" (July 4th). Someone mentioned it was Guy Fawkes day in the United States on the radio this morning - not strictly correct but oh well... link post comment

Phone cam images from Parramatta [Jul. 3rd, 2008|08:37 pm] [ mood | bitchy ] ( another view behind cut tag ) This is similar to and is in fact the store alluded to in my posting yesterday. Customers appear somewhat bemused by the whole thing. And yes couples do frequent this store. They were a few there this afternoon. WELCOME TO A NEW ERA OF SEXUAL REPRESSION ! brought to us by the bastards in the Australian Labor Party link post comment

Second Raid by NSW Police on adult outlets [Jul. 2nd, 2008|07:50 pm] [ mood | cranky ] According to New South Wales Government - NSW Police Press Report issued today.. Thousands of unclassified pornographic movies seized in sex shop raid – Parramatta Wednesday, 02 Jul 2008 05:34am Police have seized thousands of unclassified pornographic movies in a sex shop raid at Parramatta. About 10.30am yesterday detectives from Parramatta Local Area Command executed the search warrant on the adult book store at Church Street following information received. There they located and seized about 7000 DVD and 1000 VHS unclassified pornographic movie titles which were all on display throughout the store. It follows the seizure of thousands of pornographic titles and more than three litres of amyl nitrate in a raid at a Darlinghurst adult book shop last week. There are not believed to be any links between the two stores. All the items seized yesterday will undergo classification and charges are expected to be laid in the future. The search warrant was conducted under the NSW Classification (Publications Filming and Computers) Enforcement Act 1995. Anyone who suspects the supply of unclassified pornographic movie titles can report the matter to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. *** Vision of yesterday’s operation will be made available to media this afternoon, while still images will be available from the Police Media Unit. *** =========================== Point Number 1. There is no Classification (Publications Filming and Computers) Enforcement Act 1995. There is the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1995 but not a Publications Filming and Computers Act. Point Number 2. If the video of yesterday's operation was made available to the media as far as I know not a single outlet broadcast it. From what I hear in the store concerned it was seemingly mentioned on the radio at 6 am this morning and it is likely the material will be returned as the police warrant expires on Friday. Point Number 3. In searching for video released to the media during the raids in Oxford Street I noticed a legal item of interest and with the help of Google Desktop retraced the issue and, alhough it is clear the Sydney Morning Herald spelled the name of the Barrister incorrectly Google Desktop had captured the correct name of the Barrister concerned from an article earlier this year. I have a letter from him today inviting me to discuss the legal issues involved. link post comment

annoy a pilgrim - pay a fine - YouTube [Jul. 1st, 2008|08:26 pm] [ mood | contemplative ] Broadcast on ABC1 news 1st. July 2008 the rules were introduced without explanation or debate - $5,500 fine for wearing an offensive t-shift - "they strike at the heart of our democratic society" "an affront to our freedom of speech and movement" link post comment

Condoms for Pilgrims [Jul. 1st, 2008|05:28 pm] [ mood | busy ] image borrowed from samesame com au What will you be doing during the Pope’s visit to our shores? The NoToPope Coalition will be handing condoms out to the pilgrims, as a protest against the Pope’s stance on homosexuality, contraception and abortion. The rally starts at Taylor Square from midday Saturday July 19. As a group you will then walk to the main event of the week-long World Youth Day celebrations – Randwick Racecourse. “We will say to [the pilgrims] ‘Take up the campaign within the Catholic Church to promote condoms.’ We’re not planning to get into any trouble. We don’t want to condemn Catholic youth for being Catholics. We want to condemn the Pope for being homophobic and anti-condom.” Handing out condoms to pilgrims is I believe considered a criminal offence subject to strip searches and fines of over $5,000 link post comment

World Youth Day [Jul. 1st, 2008|05:06 pm] [ mood | hungry ] From the World Youth Day Home Page Welcome to World Youth Day Sydney 2008! World Youth Day (WYD) is the largest youth event in the world and will be held in Sydney from Tuesday 15 to Sunday 20 July 2008. Organised by the Catholic Church, WYD brings together young people from around the globe to celebrate and learn about their faith on a more regular basis. WYD08 will be the largest event Australia has ever hosted. It will attract over 125,000 international visitors - more than the 2000 Olympics. WYD08 will mark the first visit of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to Australia. From the ABC (online) Youth Day laws 'undermine basic rights' Posted 2 hours 18 minutes ago The New South Wales Bar Association says new regulations for World Youth Day undermine basic rights and are an affront to freedom of speech. Under the new regulations, people who refuse to stop engaging in conduct that causes annoyance or inconvenience to pilgrims can be arrested and fined up to $5,500. The same provision did not apply during last year's APEC Summit in Sydney. The association says the terms are too vague and the penalties are excessive. It says if existing laws are considered sufficient to regulate conduct at events like the Mardi Gras or the Rugby World Cup, they should be good enough to cover World Youth Day. The Bar Association has also accused the Government of avoiding public scrutiny by creating a criminal offence by regulation, rather than making it an Act of Parliament. It says the NSW Government is trying to restrict freedom of speech. Association president Anna Katzmann SC says the laws are ridiculous because any person displaying opposition to the event could be affected. "If I were to wear a t-shirt proclaiming that World Youth Day is a waste of public money in a World Youth Day-declared area, and I refuse to remove it when an officer, an authorised officer of the Rural Fire Service asks me to do so, then I'm potentially committing a criminal offence," she said. The Greens say the powers aim to shut down protests and provide a sanitised view of Sydney. Greens MP Lee Rhiannon says the definition of causing annoyance is open to interpretation and the subsequent penalties are excessive. "If somebody exposes themself to a World Youth Day participant they face a fine of $1,100, but if they wear an anti-Catholic t-shirt, the fine could be $5,500," she said. But Deputy Police Commissioner Dave Owens says officers will act reasonably in determining what is offensive. "Police officers do it every day of the week," he said. "As I've said, they have a discretion. We're not the fashion police, we're not kill-joys." World Youth Day spokesman Father Mark Podesta rejected suggestions the Catholic Church requested the special powers ------------ as I understand it the regulations were slipped in quietly on Friday afternoon and are in force until the end of this month link post comment

Trip to the Blue Mountains (images) [Jun. 29th, 2008|05:36 pm] [ mood | tired ] .. to meet up with my painter friend from NEIS ( more images (behind cut tag) ) We discussed a number of things, including poverty, art and art censorship including previous attempts at art censorship involving the oxley9 gallery (1982 Fred Nile convinced the vice-squad to seize "Stupid as a Painter" by artist Juan Davila as it had a homo-erotic theme. From what I understand the Premier of New South Wales was involved in having it returned to the gallery.) I also read that in 1984 the Festival of Light may have been involved in having the police seize 3 paintings by Juan Davila from the Lake MacQuarie Gallery link post comment

XXX non rated addendum... [Jun. 26th, 2008|06:17 pm] [ mood | confused ] In respect of my LJ entry earlier today with the subject X-rated movies, drugs seized in sex shop raid I note film of an alleged raid on what appears to be one adult shop in Darllinghurst is alleged to have been released through Channel 10. reference - New South Wales Government - NSW Police Force - Latest Media Releases (from experience these are deleted after a certain period of time has elapsed) X-rated pornographic movies and drugs seized in sex shop raid – Darlinghurst Thursday, 26 Jun 2008 09:06am *** MEDIA TO NOTE: Footage of yesterday’s raid will be available through Channel 10 after 11am today while still images will be available through the Police Media Unit. *** Police have seized thousands of pornographic movies and more than three litres of a substance believed to be amyl nitrate during a raid on an inner Sydney adult book shop. Just after 10am yesterday officers from the Central Metropolitan Region Enforcement Squad executed a search warrant upon the store on Oxford Street, Darlinghurst. It followed information received by police about the alleged supply of unclassified pornographic material and illicit drugs from the premises. Officers spent much of the day cataloguing and seizing items from the store, including 165 vials of what is believed to be amyl nitrate, a prescribed restricted substance under the Poisons Act. There were 4903 DVDs and 68 videos seized which were X-rated or unclassified. The vials seized will undergo drug analysis while the movie items will be classified. Police believe charges are likely to be laid in the future. Inquiries are continuing and anyone who suspects the supply of drugs or illegal movies should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. ======================== Excuse me unclassified and illegal movies are available almost anywhere in New South Wales. They are illegal to sell under statute law. If the law were changed they would not be illegal to sell and there would be less crime. It was my belief that I had already explained this to the Crime Stopper people. Nothing at all about this on the 5 pm news bulletin (Channel 10) but there is a evening news bulletin. It was a legally interesting news bulletin however. As I understand it it's a defence to state you are the father of three children in which case your name isn't mentioned in the newspapers. link 1 comment|post comment

X-rated movies, drugs seized in sex shop raid [Jun. 26th, 2008|01:09 pm] [ mood | hungry ] According to the ABC News a few hours ago.. Posted 2 hours 46 minutes ago Thousands of pornographic movies have been seized during a raid on a Sydney sex shop. Officers raided the store on Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, yesterday morning following a tip-off. Police say they found 4,903 X-rated DVDs, 68 X-rated videos and 165 vials of a substance believed to be amyl nitrate. Amyl nitrate is a restricted substance, which is sometimes used as a drug. The seized vials will be analysed and the movies classified. Charges are expected to be laid. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. From my mobile phone camera 5th. June 2007 around 1 pm that day... Oxford Street Darlinghurst is located in the adjacent suburb to King's Cross and is noted for it's gay and lesbian lifestyle. ( Flashback to February 14th. 2007 Kings Cross NSW behind cut tag... ) Thanks to Michael Meloni for this revealing news item.... link post comment

The Naked Eye Extracts [Jun. 26th, 2008|03:07 am] [ mood | awake ] The Naked Eye was broadcast on the 24th. June 2008 by the SBS TV Insight program (Australia) to discuss police raids of art exhibits of the phtographer Bill Henson. These are selected extracts from the debate which at the time of posting can be viewed in it's entirety at: http://news.sbs.com.au/insight/programs Mike Meloni has provided a thoughtful summary at Somebody Think of the Children I have been invited to the Blue Mountains this weekend by the artist friend I made at the NEIS program earlier this year. We discussed Bill Henson briefly on the phone. I am also reminded this is the second anniversary of Alan's departure from this earthly world. link post comment

Comedian George Carlin Dead at Age 71 [Jun. 23rd, 2008|10:09 pm] [ mood | giddy ] Wikipedia - the Seven Dirty Words The seven dirty words are seven English words the late comedian George Carlin listed in his monologue "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television", released in 1972 on his album Class Clown. At the time, the words were generally considered highly inappropriate and unsuitable for use on the public airwaves in the United States, particularly on over-the-air television and AM/FM radio stations. Current practice is to allow the statement to stand but bleep censor the actual word. ( Some of those words [ YouTube ] behind cut tag... ) link post comment

South Korea [Jun. 23rd, 2008|09:51 am] [ mood | hungry ] From The Register September 2003 World's biggest Luddite to retire Farewell Senator Alston By Tim Richardson Published Monday 29th September 2003 10:40 GMT There's shock and bewilderment today following news that Australia's Senator Richard Alston, (61) the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, is to retire. Confirmation of the imminent departure of the World's biggest Luddite was announced today by Aussie PM John Howard. ------------------------------------------ But where did it all start? Back in 2001 The Register ran a story in which it was suggested that Senator Alston "may be the greatest luddite the world has ever seen, which is particularly ironic because he happens the be the minister for Communications, Information Technology and The Arts for the Australian government." It went on: "Rich is behind a number of proposals in Australia that would seem to point to an overwhelming miscomprehension of the Internet. He also appears to view himself as a moral crusader in which he will cleanse Australia while the rest of the world descends into hell." This assessment was based on the facts that Senator Alston wanted to introduce a law to make online gambling illegal. He also wanted to make forwarding email a crime. Six months later he was at it again when he rubbished a proposal to roll-out broadband across the country describing it as a "costly waste of time". Then there was his take on broadband and pornography, and how South Korea had become a leader in high-speed Net access. He told one reporter: "Well for example, people will tell you that pornography is one of the major reasons why there's been a high take-up rate in South Korea. I haven't confirmed that at first instance but I've been there, I've looked at what's happening." And in 2005 from the San Francisco Chronicle Pick up your mobile phone and watch your favorite TV show. At home, on your computer, download a feature-length movie in no time at all. If you live in South Korea, it is an everyday reality to have always-on superfast Internet -- broadband -- both in your cell phone and in your home. South Korea is the most wired country on the planet. Some South Koreans can get up to 20 megabits of data per second -- breakneck speed by today's standards. Americans are lucky if they get 4 Mbps. While South Korea leads in the rollout of broadband, the United States -- supposedly the world's technology leader -- comes in no better than No. 13, according to experts... ------------------------ South Korea has FTTH (Fibre to the Home) while Australia struggles towards FTTN (Fibre to the Node) and as far as liberating technology is concerned I find it in the devices which bring me Digital TV (Liberated) such as Topfield and Beyonwiz (Australia) Reference Wikipeda Electronics Companies of South Korea - and a variety of gizmos and gadgets that help rather than hinder the free flow of information - much of it with it's origins in Korea. "The further expansion of the Internet Economy will bolster the free flow of information, freedom of expression, and protection of individual liberties, as critical components of a democratic society and cultural diversity." - The Seoul Declaration for the Future of the Internet Economy - June 18th. 2008 link post comment

From Werrington to recent developments in South Korea ! [Jun. 22nd, 2008|10:48 pm] [ mood | optimistic ] From Senator Conroy's Address to OECD Ministerial Meeting, Seoul, Korea Wednesday, 18 June 2008 "As Lawrence Lessig and others have pointed out, we are moving to the point in the world where more and more law will be effectively expressed not in terms of statutes but in the technology itself. Embedded in what Lessig calls the Code, on a multinational basis and effective across borders in a way unimaginable in the past—effective regulation will be expressed in the technology itself." OECD Seoul Ministerial (Promotion Video with Narration) resulting in THE SEOUL DECLARATION FOR THE FUTURE OF THE INTERNET ECONOMY Wednesday, 18 June 2008 "The further expansion of the Internet Economy will bolster the free flow of information, freedom of expression, and protection of individual liberties, as critical components of a democratic society and cultural diversity." Now I understand. Our computer devices will be liberated from the dictates of governments ! Thank you Senator Conroy ! You may stand down now.... Even Fred Pilcher understood. link post comment

Werrington green lighted [Jun. 22nd, 2008|03:25 pm] [ mood | impressed ] RailCorp Station and Buildings’ Project Director, Ray Furfaro, Design Coordinator, Trina McClure and Senior Project Manager, Jon Mander-Jones with Londonderry State MP, Allan Shearan, Mulgoa State MP, Diane Beamer, and Deputy Premier and Minister for Transport, John Watkins, at Werrington Station – the first station in Sydney to be powered by renewable energy. Image borrowed from The Western Weekender - Penrith online Jun 19, 2008 at 12:59 PM By EMMA GRODZICKI Werrington has come of age, moving into the 21st century with Sydney’s first railway station powered by renewable energy. Since May 2007, the Werrington Station has been under renovation to increase the safety, comfort and accessibility for the 1,000-plus passengers who use it daily. Deputy Premier and Minister for Transport, John Watkins, recently unveiled the $5.4 million Easy Access upgrade, which uses photovoltaic cells to potentially contribute up to 40 per cent of the station’s electricity to power lights, drive lifts and run air conditioning. “Solar cells were pioneered for use by satellites and are now a proven power source, capable of converting the sun’s rays into electricity,” Mr Watkins said. “It is hoped these hi-tech cells will help effectively manage energy consumption at Werrington and potentially other stations in the future.” The Easy Access upgrade also features: • Two new lifts and new stairs • An upgrade of the accessible toilet • Upgraded carpark area including new car spaces for people with needs • New platform canopies • New canopies to stairs and lift entries • Upgraded security features including more CCTV cameras and comprehensive lighting “This revamped station provides greater access for the elderly, parents with small children, workers and people with needs, giving them greater freedom to travel around Sydney,” Mr Watkins said. “Local commuters have been keenly awaiting the completion of this project and I’d like to thank them for their patience during the renovations. Now the new station is open I hope even more local residents are encouraged to travel with CityRail.” Joining Mr Watkins to inspect the station last week, State Member for Mulgoa, Diane Beamer, and State Member for Londonderry, Allan Shearan, welcomed the new improvements. “This is a great step forward in the Iemma Government’s fight against climate change, underlying our commitment to green power and renewable energy,” Ms Beamer said, while Mr Shearan added: “Werrington Station will be a model station for the CityRail network, it’s exciting our community, our local railway station, is at the heart of that.” The station currently features six artworks that complement the ‘green’ improvements. RailCorp is calling for locals to enter an artwork for the 10 remaining art spaces. The submissions can be any media/size reflecting the green theme, and can be emailed to april.keogh@railcorp.nsw.gov.au. Entries close July 18. =============== This is a definite improvement since Live Journal entry - 4th November 2007 Werrington Station Upgrade (in progress) Pincham's Corner (flashback to 1994) refer also Live Journal entry 6th January 2008 - Werrington - the home of the picture of the "Contented Cat" ....which features snaps of our local flora - our beautiful post box - references to Des Clark of the former OFLC - a link to the very important Werrington Home Page from 2002 - and the Linux "magic box" (glowing lights not completely visible) is now serving web pages for my company to the entire world - subject to the whims of Senator Conroy.... link post comment

Australia’s 100 most trusted people list – 2008 [Jun. 21st, 2008|11:18 am] [ mood | thoughtful ] From Reader's Digest Australia’s 100 most trusted people list – 2008 1. Dr Fiona Wood - Burns specialist 2. Professor Ian Frazer - Cancer researcher 3. Ian Kiernan - Founder of Clean Up Australia 4. Dr Harry Cooper - TV veterinarian, Harry's Practice 5. The Wiggles - Children's entertainers 6. Princess Mary of Denmark 7. Ernie Dingo - TV presenter, The Great Outdoors 8. Peter Cundall - TV presenter, Gardening Australia 9. Olivia Newton-John - Singer 10. Dr Karl Kruszelnicki - Author, TV and radio science commentator 11. Rolf Harris - Artist, Entertainer, TV presenter 12. Dick Smith - Adventurer, entrepreneur and philanthropist 13. Pat Rafter - Retired tennis player 14. Grant Hackett - Olympic swimmer 14. John Williamson - Musician 16. Hugh Jackman - Actor 17. Lee Kernaghan - Country musician 18. Lisa McCune - Actor 19. Andy Thomas - Astronaut 20. Tim Flannery - Environmentalist,Scientist 21. Rove McManus - TV host, Rove 22. Hi-5 - Children's entertainers 23. Queen Elizabeth II 24. Jodie Henry - Olympic swimmer 24. Layne Beachley - Professional surfer 26. Bryce Courtenay - Author 27. Andrew Denton - TV host, Enough Rope 27. Casey Stoner - World Motorcycle champion 29. Cate Blanchett - Actor 30. Leisel Jones - Olympic swimmer 31. Bindi Irwin - TV host, daughter of Steve Irwin 32. Nicole Kidman - Actor 33. Jennifer Hawkins - Model, former Miss World, TV presenter, The Great Outdoors 34. Reverend Tim Costello - Chief Executive, World Vision, Australia 35. Ian Thorpe - Former Olympic swimmer 36. Patti Newton - Entertainer 37. David Koch - TV host, Sunrise 38. Ricky Ponting - Captain, Australian Cricket Team 39. Bruce McAvaney - Sports commentator and TV host 40. Larry Emdur - TV host The Morning Show 41. Thomas Keneally - Author 42. Megan Gale - Model, TV presenter 43. Delta Goodrem - Musician 44. Sarah Murdoch - Model, Charity Patron 45. Michael Jeffery - Governor General 45. Myf Warhurst - Radio host, TV personality Spicks and Specks 47. Elle Macpherson - Model, businesswoman 48. Kylie Minogue - Entertainer 49. Kerry O'Brien - TV Host, The 730 Report 49. Terri Irwin - Widow of Steve Irwin Owner of Australia Zoo 51. Naomi Watts - Actor 52. Jessica Rowe - TV newsreader 52. Mick Keelty - Commissioner, Australian Federal Police 54. Andrew Symonds - Member of Australian cricket team 54. Murray Gleeson - Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia 56. Mick Fanning - World Champion surfer 57. Natalie Bassingthwaite - Actor, musician, TV host, So you think you can dance 58. Bert Newton - TV host 58. Karl Stefanovic - TV host, Today 60. Kerri-Anne Kennerley - TV Host, Mornings with Kerri-Anne 61. Bill Granger - Chef, TV Host and Author 62. Kevin Rudd - Prime Minister 63. Chris Lilley - Writer and comedian, Summer Heights High 64. Mel Gibson - Actor and director 65. Keith Urban - Musician 66. Jana Rawlinson (nee Pittman) - Olympic runner 67. Maxine McKew - Former journalist, Federal MP 67. Russell Crowe - Actor, businessman 69. Julia Gillard - Federal MP, Deputy Prime Minister 70. Greg Norman - Golfer 71. Lleyton Hewitt - Tennis player 72. Noel Pearson - Lawyer and activist 73. Therese Rein - Wife of Prime Minister, businesswoman 74. Janette Howard - Wife of former Prime Minister 75. Cardinal George Pell - Catholic Archbishop of Sydney 76. Peter Garrett - Federal MP, ex Midnight Oil musician 77. Lara Bingle - Model 78. Andrew Johns - Former rugby league player 79. The Chaser Boys - Comedians and satirists 80. Alan Jones - Radio presenter 81. Bob Brown - Federal senator, leader of the Australian Greens 82. Peter Holmes a Court - Businessman, owner South Sydney Rugby League Club 83. Glenn Stevens - Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia 84. Lachlan Murdoch - Businessman 85. Bob Hawke - Former Prime Minister 86. Rupert Murdoch - Media mogul 87. James Packer - Businessman 88. John Howard - Prime Minister 89. Kyle Sandilands - Radio personality, TV judge Australian Idol, TV Host, Big Brother 90. Malcolm Turnbull - Federal MP, Shadow Treasurer 91. Paul Keating - Former Prime Minister 92. Peter Costello - Federal MP, former treasurer 93. Brendan Nelson - Leader of the Opposition 94. Tony Abbott - Federal MP 95. Shane Warne - Former cricketer 95. Sol Trujillo - Telstra CEO 97. David Hicks - Confessed terrorism supporter 98. Ben Cousins - Suspended AFL player 99. Wayne Carey - Retired AFL player 100. Rodney Adler - Former director of telecommunications company One. Tel and insurance company HIH link post comment

Staying Smart in business - online and offline... [Jun. 21st, 2008|10:03 am] [ mood | awake ] ( more practical advice - behind cut tag... ) I BELIEVE THE ADVICE IS TO CONSUME EIGHT CUPS OF COFFEE (a day) link post comment

Bl**dy Poms ! [Jun. 20th, 2008|08:55 pm] [ mood | shocked ] Courtesy "Today Tonight" Channel 7 and the Australian Senate. link post comment

Some postcards from the Australian Government [Jun. 20th, 2008|08:06 pm] [ mood | thoughtful ] on the 12th. June I wrote about e-security week where I commented I have some interesting postcards from the Australian Government featuring a nude male in orange and black socks with a laptop perched where his penis would be if he had his clothes on and another of a young female with a look of horror on her face This postcard highlights the dangers of identity theft on the Internet ( my neighbour (behind cut tag).. ) Reference STAY SMART ONLINE (Australian Government) link post comment

Demographics of the nocensorshpaus YouTube channel [Jun. 19th, 2008|03:54 pm] [ mood | curious ] Here's some demographic from the nocensorshipaus YouTube channel which may be associated with me in some way (or the other).. Popularity 100% Australia (and Tasmania) Surge of interest and then a decline... Age group interested in taking a peek 45 to 55 years of age. Male 58% Female 42% Most interest appears to be related to the Bill Henson art censorship discussions. I note somebody has rated Bob Carr's comments (audio only) from 2003. the demographics for my bluebobb channel reveal 100% interest from North America and none from Australia link post comment

WELCOME TO AMERICA ! [Jun. 17th, 2008|07:37 pm] [ mood | giddy ] From the Channel 7 news tonight ... Australian woman held in US detention camp Tuesday June 17, 06:01 PM By 7News An Australian woman has told how her trip to the United States became holiday hell when a visa mix-up landed her in a detention camp. Laura McKenzie spent weeks in legal limbo before being freed, and can't come home until she's faced an American court. She started in the Canadian snowfields before crossing the border for what was meant to be a six week tour of the United States. But her holiday ended on a bus trip in Texas when she was arrested by an immigration officer for overstaying her tourist visa. She spent three weeks in custody, was moved from one cell to another, without being allowed to call home, before ending up in a detention centre on the US-Mexico border. Laura's mistake was a technical one. Her six-month US visa officially started when she touched down in Hawaii on her way to Canada, and unknown to her, by the time she returned to America, her visa was just days away from expiring. But immigration still let her in. Laura's mother Anne flew to America to fight to free her daughter. So far, it has cost the family $15,000. Laura is now out on bail, accused of being in America illegally. She is not allowed to leave until a court hearing in a month ======================= Tourists avoid the United States of America. You stand a very good chance of being refused entry or arrested and detained. At least she wasn't incacerated in that place in Cuba. From experience Hawaii is the first clearance point for American immigration as the aircraft touch down there on the way to North America. Once you have set foot on American soil - be it Hawaii rather than the mainland - you have officially entered the United States and they start counting from that very moment... link post comment

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