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Kirin uses it’s ‘head’ to beat warm beer…

The Expounder — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 08:22:04 +0000

In an effort to keep beer cold Kirin take a normal Ichiban beer and top it with frozen beer bubbles which are -5 degrees celsius in temperature. [...]

Chinese rogue trader sentenced to death

The Expounder — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:22:18 +0000

Was having my usual morning flick through the financial press when I came across this story in the NY Times Dealbook about a Chinese rogue trader who was sentenced to death for losing £10m in gold trading. YES - you read it right – Sentenced to Death!

30-year-old Wang Caipang, who must first serve two [...]

Crowdfunding 100 Yen

The Expounder — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:30:51 +0000

Growing up in the 80′s meant I was exposed to the 20 cent obsession that were video games – Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Galaxian, Gauntlet and Moon Patrol…and that’s just to start.

My grandfather actually owned a pinball and arcade game business in NSW.

So while doing some research on crowdfunding you can only imagine how excited [...]

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 [...]