The smouldering good looks of star Angelina Jolie cannot compensate for the dodgy writing and clumsily choreographed hi-jinx in this on-the-run clunker from director Phillip Noyce, writes Luke Buckmaster.
September, 2010
An interview with Danish indie/alt/rock artist Marie Fisker
Last year Johnny in the Basement blogger Tim Dunlop awarded his coveted best album of the year to Danish muso Marie Fisker. In this interview Fisker discusses her background, inspirations and the music scene in Denmark.
Naoto Kan sells yen to spur economic growth
In a bold bid to assuage Japan’s economic woes by aiding exports, Prime Minister Naoto Kan had made good on his pledge to sell the yen against the dollar - the first time such an intervention has occurred since 2004.
The future of altruism and social media
Some charity organisations would not exist without social networking websites, which have proven to provide an effective platform for fund raising. Mashable approached experts for their predictions about the future of online “social good” trending.
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Who supports the Tea Party?
In a fascinating infographic it seems the biggest supporters of the far right-wing Tea Party movement are over 65 years old, white and wealthy. Oh, and they hate the Democrats.
Do you write for yourself or an audience?
It’s a common issue with authors: who is the target audience? For an intensely private activity, writing can have very public repercussions. And the sweet innocence of a first novel can never be replicated, notes Jessica Au.
Grattan: Uh oh, Oakeshott for speaker?
Key independent Rob Oakeshott put his hand up for the role of parliamentary speaker. But since his vote is expected to change depending on the reform, it makes the whole shebang rather complicated, says Michelle Grattan.
Kindness killed the Facebook plant
An unusual experiment combining social media and gardening has resulted in death for a plant dubbed “Meet Eater,” which was watered every time internet users interacted with its Facebook account. The verdict: kindness really can kill.
Rudd: from PM to UN?
Crikey media wrap: It’s been a whirlwind ride for Kevin Rudd in the last few months, finally being appointed foreign minister by his former deputy. Rudd’s UN and international diplomacy love has long been known, but how will he fit into the new role?
US Primaries: A run-down of how it went down
The always excellent ‘Caucus’ blog at the NY Times examines how the Republican Party are faring the morning after its Tea Party takeover.
Tea and crazies for the Republican Party
The establishment leaders of the Republican Party have lost control of the party, with a huge swing to the kooky conservative Tea Party candidates in yesterday’s US Primaries.
Turnbull: Hey Conroy, cough up the costs
Freshly appointed to the portfolio of shadow communications minister, Malcolm Turnbull lampoons the government’s proposed NBN as the equivalent of a project brainstormed on a serviette and calls for Stephen Conroy to disclose all the costs involved.
How to sell Africa
Africa isn’t just shacks, poverty and hungry children. Now the best of Africa’s marketing brains are coming together to figure out how to rebrand the continent, from .africa domain names to focusing on a fun MTV-style music and beautiful women image.
Lunch is still for wimps
It’s been more than two decades since Gordon Gekko said those famous words “greed is good” and “lunch is for wimps.” But now the GFC inspired Wall Street 2 has almost arrived, Stephanie Bunbury reflects on the significance of Oliver Stone’s corporate thriller.
The conundrum of Prato: Made in Italy, by the Chinese
The label “Made in Italy” has taken on new and tricky connotations in Prato, where Italian-owned textile business have dropped dramatically in recent years and Chinese locals dominate the garment manufacturing industry.
Full statement from The Age
The email referred to by Crikey is an internal Age email from May 2007. The email canvasses a range of options regarding sections and subscriptions. After internal discussion these options were ruled out at the time. The Education section of the Age remains in the main book to this day. It is important to reinforce this point — suggestions […]
Minimal change in the bureaucracy as the Canberra arrangements are settled
There’s little change in the structure of the Public Service under Prime Minister Gillard.
Turnbull’s NBN challenge: real analysis, real policies, not rhetoric
Under Labor’s NBN, the “vast majority of users”, 93% of them, will have the opportunity to use fibre capable of speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second. Under the Coalition’s policy, those users will get … well … who knows?
Crikey Clarifier: Crikey Clarifier: the Mexican drug trade
We know them as faraway characters on trashy TV shows: cavorting by luxurious pools, getting shot at by their enemies and, if it’s a bad day, floating face down in murky rivers. But according to a Sydney Morning Herald report today, Mexican drug lords have infiltrated Australia. That’s right, the cocaine your local junkie is […]
Let them serve: Defence drops ban on transgender soldiers
Chief of the Defence Force Angus Houston issued an instruction Monday revoking the policy that effectively banned transgender service members. The ADF is believed to be the last government agency that specifically fired employees for transitioning gender, writes Harley Dennett.
Landmark judgement to protect journalists’ sources
The European finding has profound implications … preventing journalists from being pressured to give up their sources as part of law enforcement activities.
Reinvigorated news service to ‘get under the fabric of Adelaide’
InDaily’s new online presence makes the current online offerings from News Limited, Fairfax look more than a bit old tech. It is worth checking out for the technology alone.
The Oz versus the Greens: well beyond the normal News Ltd bias
Judging by their frantic self-justification, the penny has dropped at The Australian that they have overplayed their hand in declaring their desire to destroy the Greens. We’re used to News Ltd’s bias, but this is something new.
Secret Fairfax documents cast doubt on Age circulation
Confidential Fairfax documents reveal advertisers in The Age newspaper could be losing millions of dollars each year due to a lack of disclosure around circulation figures.
Shaffer plays Afghan Whispers with Pentagon … and wins
Spies, scandals, secret documents, crises in the Pentagon … and that’s before anyone’s even opened the bloody book! Controversy around Afghan War exposé Operation Dark Heart will likely drive big sales, writes Crikey intern Nick Johns-Wickberg.
