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Wow, just wow. I had someone send me this picture today as they drove through the Hungry Jacks drive through.

Appears to be a new high for HJ. At the launch of the Olympics, they introduced the “Ultimate Double Whopper” which was meant to be the burger of burgers. However, having one for tea one day when I was starving, it wasn’t really that ultimate, but never the less, these new burgers…. the Stackers! 

Look at the Quad Stacker! For those like me… first thought is.. mmmmmmmmmm…. then the brain kicks in and says, wow, that terribly un-healthy!!! 

The Double Whopper w/ Cheese is already known as the most un healthy hamburger on the market, last time I heard, but now, well, compared to the Quad stacker, it’s a dietary burger.

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Well, if this post works then I can blog via my iphone.

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This year, I’m lucky enough to be able to head down to Sydney for Web Directions South, the best Website Design Conference in Australia (To my knowledge) 

The Web Industry Association has an event the night before;

It’s now a tradition! Every year, the night before Web Directions South, web folk from across the nation meet to swap stories, share drinks and have fun. This year is no different - come along for a warm up social networking session with your industry peers. It’s free to drop in, and we’ve even organised a bar tab (thx to sponsors, Clever Starfish & Radharc)!  

It’s all kicks off at 6.30pm, September 24th 2008. Look for us at the 

Harlequin Inn
Cnr Harris & Union Streets
Pyrmont NSW 2009

For a map to the venue (and streetview), see http://rurl.org/xr2 

This venue is literally stumbling distance from the WDS08 venue, so here’s a chance to scope out where you’ll be for two days, and get to drink and meet your peers.

If you’ve got any questions, feel free to hit the Port80 forums at http://rurl.org/xqp 

For more information about Port80, see http://www.port80.asn.au or more about the Australian Web Industry Association at http://www.webindustry.asn.au

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For anyone who is interested in American politics, when watching McCain’s advertising, it appears to have many similarities to the former PM, John Howard.

If the Australian Federal Election was anything to go off, simply saying how bad the opposition is and scaring them into not voting for the opposition - does not work.

We all remember the Kevin Rudd slander ads, that he’s a learner, and his party is corrupt etc.

I was just watching some McCain ads, and they have taken an interesting approach, and actually given Obama some credit, saying things like;

Yes, we know Obama’s really popular, and he’s a celebrety and he’s got nice eyes, but is he ready to lead?

As if that wasn’t extreme enough, just looking on the McCain website, the McCain team have even made some more ads for the “Obama Fan Club”

Membership to the club (Voting for Barack Obama) includes,

• Higher Taxes
• Leader with Limited experiences
• Leader has Dreamy Eyes!!!

Very interesting approach, however, I really cannot see the old fashioned McCain winning. Old thinking conservatives have got the United States to where it is now, and yes… who wouldn’t want that.

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Even if you’re like me and have lead feet, and can dance as co-ordinated as a washing machine on spin dry, you’d have to admit it is hard to keep your feet still when the latin music gets going. 

A Co-Worker is organising a Salsa party every so often to try get those who are around town, and like to dress up and go out for a nice night of food, fine wine and quality entertainment in a nice venue. 

To Learn more about Salsa Dancing in Hervey Bay, How to Learn Salsa and to Learn Latino dancing, visit salsagroup.com.au

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I just read an interesting post, over on BrainGoodBye.com - outlining some of the terrific fast food options available for those who are in China for the olympics. Give Maccas a go, why not try “Deep Fried Star Fish and Sea Urchins” or perhaps some a bowl of “Dog Brain Soup “…

The appetizers continue with Turkey Vulture Schnitzels, Sea Snakes and Silk Worms.

To see the post and pictures, click here.

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Google has launched the new addition to Google Maps and Google Earth, Google Street View. 

It is a new feature where Google has gone around driving up streets taking pictures of buildings from the streets view / perspective. Rather than from satellite, what we are use to on Google Maps / Earth. 

Tonight watching the News Reporter try and explain it, they typically had civil libertarians on there complaining that it is a grievous breach of security and invasion of personal privacy. 

Below are the best attempt the news could find to illustrate the breach of privacy. One “Expert” was even on a rant about Google thinking they are above the law, and the incumbent Australian government needs to filter Google, and “Put them in their place”. 

How pathetic, once again, if you want to walk into a porno store, you need to wear the consequences, if you do something in public, then its something, in the worst case, you need to feel OK around your grandma. 

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The saying goes around a lot and when it comes to breakfast TV the saying is true. 

I’ve never liked “Today” on Channel nine. Normally puts me back to sleep, however there are 2 things on that show that I like. 1) It starts at 5:30am, rather than Sunrise starting at 6am, and they have graphics come up and say what’s happening in the next hour, ie “Interview with Greg at 7:12″ etc. 

Funny enough, Sunrise are ahead in the rankings, they are more alive and interesting, but still, that isn’t enough. I saw an email from Sunrise yesterday, announcing they were starting at 5:30, and I saw the other morning graphics coming up saying what’s on the next hour. 

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Well, It’s iPhone day for Aussies.. All the apple wanna-bes who couldn’t afford the original iPhone for $800 can now go out and get screwed by Telstra or Optus and have the slightly thinner iPhone with 3G coverage.

However, for my overpriced iPhone, I can still do everything the new ones can, without being locked on some terrible contract with Telstra, Vodafone or Optus. Smart people out on the internet have already cracked the new iPhone 2.0 software that has all the new features.

Just up at the local shopping centre where my Optus store is, there was a MASSIVE turn out. Simmilar to that of New York! (See picture below, taken on Friday the 11th July 2008 @ approx 1pm… on my series 1 iPhone)

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The trailer for the new Kath and Kim TV series has been launched online. The new series is based on the Australian version of Kath and Kim that Australians know and love.

After looking at the trailer, I’m not planning on watching this. What made Kath and Kim so funny, was that it wasn’t Hollywood quality. Being produced under the ABC, it was a little rough, but it added to the effect of it being a “True-Blue” show. The accents and manor-isms of Kath and Kim were accepted with the Australian way.

Having some stupid Americans try do the same is not funny.

I enjoyed Kath and Kim and their way of life, I could appreciate it more as I know people who behave the same, or I can relate it back to my Australian culture.

Sorry NBC, you fail.

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