Who needs FemBots when you can have Erin McNaught (Miss Universe Australia 2006) in ASCII

Posted on 27. Jun, 2006 by Cameron Reilly in General

I have no idea why I find these ASCII versions of people so hilarious – but I do. Erin McNaught is Australia’s entry into the Miss Universe competition this year and I suspect this ASCII picture was the part of her portfolio that won her the gig. Okay, so she looks okay in flesh-mode as well. I saw her on TV today (thank god it isn’t the 4th of July yet) talking about how she did some partial nude shots (oh my god say it isn’t true! women come in nude flavour?) for her modelling portfolio a couple of years ago and some folks think she shouldn’t be allowed to represent her country in Miss Universe as a result. Mind you, Australia’s Miss Universe winners do have a history of wardrobe malfunctions, don’t they?

Okay, forget Erin, here’s an ASCII image to get you geeks REALLY hot under the collar.

Treading Lightly launches on TPN

Posted on 27. Jun, 2006 by Cameron Reilly in General

If you’re like me, you are increasingly worrying about what we, humans, are doing to the environment and wondering what things you can do to make a difference without necessarily becoming a tree-hugger. This is the show for you. Us. Treading Lightly. Kevin and Jason are two Aussies who are passionate about improving the way they interact with their environment and have tips and tricks for the rest of us.

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We’ve put out a Podcasting APB!

Posted on 26. Jun, 2006 by Cameron Reilly in General

Podcasting APB is a new show on TPN, hosted by me, that will focus exclusively on the state of the podcasting industry. We’ll be interviewing top podcasters from around the globe, discovering their motivation and secrets, and keeping you up to date on the news in the industry. I hope you’ll tune in!

TV masses are revolting: The Age

Posted on 26. Jun, 2006 by Cameron Reilly in General

Thomas Reynolds brought this article in The Age to my attention this morning.

HERE is an idea for a pilot for a new reality television show: it’s about a small coterie of powerful men who grew very rich because they held the only licences to the four television networks that became far and away Australia’s most popular mass medium.

Worth a read. Interesting that we’re starting to see more of these stories hit the MSM.