March, 2011
Politics of misogyny, or misogyny of politics … you decide
Plenty of placards at the anti-carbon tax rally were misogynist. Problem is, they reflect our political culture, not differ from it.
NSW Greens MP: Israel boycott has undermined our campaign
The NSW Greens’ longest serving MP has rejected his party’s support for the boycott, divestment and sanctions campaign (BDS) against Israel.
Video of the Day: Japanese kids go crazy for super happy meal
If you thought red cordial worked like amphetamine on children, wait until you see what a Sponge Bob Happy Meal can do.
Media briefs: Starting a Conversation … time up for Gould?
Ex-Age editor Andrew Jaspan’s academic commentary portal The Conversation finally went live yesterday after months of pre-testing and personnel hiring. Plus Dean Gould’s time is nearly up and other media news.
Political snippets: Richard Farmer’s Chunky Bits: NSW Labor melting at the polls
The meaningful polls. With minds at last as concentrated on voting as they are ever likely to be, this is the time to start taking the opinion polls seriously. And unless the people of New South Wales have been party to one of the greatest ever deceptions in the history of political polling, Labor is […]
Your new Tea Towel! With added Tea Towel!
Who doesn’t love a novelty tea towel? Mohammar Qaddaffi, that’s who. Do you want to be like Mohammar Qaddaffi?
Morning Market Report: Morning Market Report
The market is up 29. The SFE Futures were up 28 this morning. The Dow Jones closed up 84 overnight. The Dow was up 105 at best and put on 0.7% on better than expected earnings results. Weekly initial jobless claims fell to 382,000 for the week ending March 19, from 387,000 last week. European […]
Dictator Watch: Syrians continue to protest despite massacres
Yet another Middle Eastern dictator is on the run. President Bashar al Assad, whose family has ruled Syria with an iron fist for the last 40 years, is facing the biggest-ever challenge to his rule.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: One rally, two opinions
Crikey readers weigh in on the no carbon tax rally.
NSW election: O’Farrell artsing about on policy, performers say
The NSW arts community is bracing for a grim future after both major political parties reneged on promises to release detailed arts policies during the state election campaign.
Sarah Palin for Prez: will she or won’t she?
Sarah Palin has made noises about running for Presidency in 2012, even though the number of her staff is shrinking and she’s made no obvious plays. Just what is Palin up to? asks Jon Ward.
Expanded shield laws are fair, but problems remain for journos
Journalism academics and the union have backed source protection for bloggers and other citizen journalists, rejecting concerns Labor’s shield laws legislation will weaken the policy objective they’re designed to serve, writes Crikey intern Rhiana Whitson.
Guy Rundle: Rundle: the last word on the long goodbye
Guy Rundle, aka Raymond Chandler, bids farewell to 10 years of Laboring …
Extremists the likely winners in NSW upper house
With control of the legislative assembly having been set in stone for many months now, the only doubtful aspect in tomorrow’s New South Wales election is the fate of the legislative council.
Tips and rumours: Tips and rumours
O’Farrell dealing on pokies? The word on the street is that Barry O’Farrell has done a deal to gain the support of the Australian Hotels Association. In return, NSW pubs will be able to have more pokies under a state Liberal government. Angry about Labor. Angry Anderson’s appearance at the anti-carbon tax rally in Canberra […]
McInnes is back, but is Lew’s blokey board ready for backlash?
Disgraced former David Jones boss Mark McInnes is back, this time working for Solomon Lew.
Revealing political ideologies through Twitter
New research claims the political ideologies of Twitter users can be easily revealed - even if they never mention a word about politics. Lauren Duban explains.
Greenies hit out at secrecy over Victorian power plant
Green groups are alarmed details of a state and federal agreement to fund a new broad coal-fired power station in Victoria will remain secret after the new state government refused to release key documents, writes Rhiana Whitson.
The road to the CPRS: mark V
The government’s carbon price scheme is looking more and more like the CPRS. And polluters may come to rue that Labor ever abandoned the original.
Daily Proposition: Daily Proposition: take a look under the Boardwalk
Another HBO hit emerges in Boardwalk Empire, a show the premium cable channel no doubt prayed would be the second coming of The Sopranos. It comes pretty close, says Dan Steiner.
Oh me, oh my! Introducing the longest film in history
Did you check your watch during Avatar or Schindler’s List? If you thought those movies were long wait until you discover the running time of Modern Times Forever, which is currently playing in Helsinki.
