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Shark attacks demonstrate how to solve a problem

The Expounder — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:53:24 +0000

Spielberg and Bruce, otherwise called "the great white turd"

Don’t know if you caught it on the box last night, but The Australian reported that more than half a million Australians tuned in to watch Channel Seven’s screening of Jaws. And while it only ranked 20th for the night as far as national [...]

In the entertainment business it’s Modern Warfare…

The Expounder — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:54:09 +0000

How the world continues to change.

When asked what is the worlds fastest selling entertainment title in history to reach the $1 billion mark you might answer Harry Potter / Deathly Hallows Part Two which smashed opening weekend records both in the US and worldwide….but you would be wrong.

Avatar might be your next thought [...]

Once upon a time there was an airline…

The Expounder — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:54:11 +0000

The airline had decades of tradition and reputation, excellent staff (who were dedicated and loyal) and proud of the carrier they worked for.

This airline operated both domestic and international routes. At home and abroad it had a reputation for excellent in-flight service representing world best standards and repeatedly winning awards in competition with the world’s [...]

#Android App of the week | Flightradar24 Pro

The Expounder — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:27:16 +0000

After spending a bit of time in airports you get an interest on arrivals and departures, and where aircraft actually are…

After scouring the Android Market I have found the very app to quench the thirst of any amateur aviator or traffic controller with an Android phone/tablet.

‘Flightradar24 Pro‘ shows aircraft traffic around the [...]

QANTAS to trial on-demand movies via Wi-Fi, ipad

The Expounder — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 07:20:00 +0000

QANTAS has announced that they will soon be trialling in-flight wireless entertainment during a six week trial of what they are calling “Q Streaming”

From the end of October through to early December, everyone on-board a dedicated B767-300 aircraft (look for registration VH-OGH) will be able to access in-flight entertainment using Apple iPads provided by [...]

Troy (worth 5 points) and other Rugby World Cup merriment

The Expounder — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:25:19 +0000

Thankfully, with no games on the 12th or 13th, I have not missed a single Rugby World Cup match…yet…

And considering that in the next couple of days I only have to contend with missing Samoa v. Namibia, Tonga v. Canada, and Scotland v. Georgia – I am not too concerned.

Russia v. USA [...]

…he just smiled and gave me a Vegemite…chip?

The Expounder — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:59:48 +0000

No…the Men at Work Aussie anthem “Down Under” just does not work when you replace the Vegemite Sandwich with a Chip, but that is exactly what Kraft and Smiths are launching on October 6…yes…Vegemite-flavoured chips.

Kraft has tinkered with Vegemite in the past.

Vegemite Singles were released in the 1990′s combining Kraft Singles with Vegemite. They [...]

Atari launches iPad joystick for Asteroids, Battlezone, Centipede et others…

The Expounder — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 02:25:29 +0000

OK…so sometimes as an Android fan I do get a little envious of the iPad when I see stuff like this.

You see, Atari’s Greatest Hits for iPad has been upgraded to Version 1.3.

What’s so good about this?

Well, other than getting classics like Asteroids, Battlezone, Centipede, Pong, Missile Command, Lunar Lander, Super Breakout, Tempest, [...]

Got QANTAS Gold? Get Virgin Gold !!!

The Expounder — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:30:51 +0000

Looks like it’s not just the unions that are launching an attack on QANTAS…

Virgin Australia has shocked the travel industry today by offering a “status match” for frequent flyer members with any airline, including Qantas.

I knew that they had taken on QANTAS on their business class service (and fares) between Perth and [...]

Postcards from Kyoto – Breaking News :: Japan is bracing for a large and powerful typhoon.

The Expounder — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:09:23 +0000

Just got home from the Grand Sumo Championships to see the news on NHK that the Japan Meteorological Agency has a Typhoon warning that includes strong winds, heavy rains and tidal waves.

Typhoon “Ma-On” is likely to make landfall on Wakayama Prefecture (Honshu Island) early tomorrow (July 20th), with power cuts, telecommunication and [...]