A year in Crikey office iPhone photosIt’s been a big year for the Crikey office, from federal elections to new staff members. The only way to explain it properly is through the magical lens of the Jesus phone, explains Amber Jamieson.
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The most boring day of the 20C
A group of researchers analysed 300 million events from the last century, compared the dates of each of them and came up with the least exciting day of all in the twentieth century: Sunday, April 11, 1954.
Kim Jong-Ill looking at things
It’s a simple premise that generates great comedic results. It’s Kim Jong-Ill…looking at things. Corn, cows, flying toasters - you name it, he’s looked at it.
Mac in the USSR: Beatles in the 21stC
After years of negotiating the songs of The Beatles are finally available for purchase on iTunes. To celebrate, The Guardian indulges in some word play, rewriting Beatle’s song titles for the iTunes age. Think: ‘While My Guitar Gently Tweets.”
Pobjie’s guide to the Victorian Election
Can’t tell your Brumbys from your Baillieus? Ben Pobjie clarifies the main players, the big issues and the height differences in the biggest state election held in Victoria in nearly a decade.
Fairfax claims readers love autoplay videos
You know that irritating video autoplay that happens on most Fairfax online news stories? According to the boss of Fairfax Digital media sales, readers enjoy videos automatically playing with no warning. Popular opinion says otherwise.
21 of the best/worst DVD bootleg covers
Ever had a giggle at a dodgy DVD bootleg cover? Here are 21 of the very best/worst.
Things I learnt while unemployed
Just because there is a recession, doesn’t mean your resume can’t be filled up with interesting and useful skills. Like “developed and implemented a strategy to hide employment status from potential dates.” Critical for the selection criteria, surely.
PHOTO GALLERY: Foreign dictator fashionistas
One of the greatest photo galleries we’ve seen in a while, wrapping up the fashion choices of the world’s most brutal leaders, from Kim Jong Il’s love of taupe safari suits to Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s chic minimalistic suits.
The federal election as explained by Kanye West
In a moment of genius, Lorelai Vashti combined photos of Tony and Julia on the campaign trail with tweets from newest Twitter superstar Kanye West. This is why the internet is brilliant.
ABC builds its future with Lego
The ABC is holding a staff competition to come up with new ideas for the broadcaster — then build them out of Lego. No, really. Prediction: more shows about spacemen, pirates and missing limbs.
The heart breaking horror of Valentine’s day
Feeling a little lonesome after the lovefest media scam that was Valentine’s Day yesterday? Then head to Gawker and giggle at the hundreds of Valentine’s Day horror stories. Love stinks.
The truth about travel: the backpacker conversation
Do you think that you’re heading off to backpack the world, discover cities no one knows and have incredible chats with interesting people? Actually, no matter the hostel, you’ll have the same conversation everywhere.
What’s an ETS? That’s when you turn your AC off, right?
Just when you think that all anyone is talking about is climate change, ETS, CPRS or Copenhagen, North Coast Voices reminds us that those are complicated terms.
Sports Administration roll call: Ed Hightackle? Colin D Reffaprik?
Due to a formatting error, the names were omitted from our photograph of the Australian Sports Administration meeting. Here they are…
Wanted: Canberrans to host celebrity 2020 Summiteers
The Government will offset the 2020 Summit’s running costs by auctioning off the right to host some of the event’s high-profile participants, reports Bernard Keane.
Arts Group roll call: Getta Collection? Ezaz Dulles-Buggery?
Due to a formatting error, the photo of the Government’s Consultancy Group on the Arts, Canberra Meeting (Easter 2008) was sent without the accompanying names. We apologise for the problem and here are the names…
Business Summit roll call: Marge Incawls? Phil Masuitcase?
The official photograph of the Australian Business Summit, was sent out without the names of delegates. Here are the names. courtesy of The Crikey Psephological Observation Unit.
G-Bus and Lil’ Bean: Howard and Bush catch up
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Rudd roll call: Richard A Faulkner-Rhode? Kim Slostafew?
Our celebratory photograph of the Rudd Government was sent out without the names of the party members. We apologise.
Howard government roll call: Hugh Briss? Dougie Zonegrave?
Our celebratory photograph of the Howard Government was sent out without the names of the party members. We apologise for this over-sight …
