Don's Profile

This blog is ultimately a black man�s observations of progress within modern society and culture at large and its supposed unintended impacts, on equity. Please pardon the lack of articulation...time constraints and general pissedoffness does that to you.. There is a particular bent towards the democracy-technology nexus. Its a more a case of what is easiest to access, what interests me, and what's partially related to what I do... On the writing front...life is Hectic. Building and sustaining a fast growing Nu Media Start Up, is a tough and gruelling gig at the best of times...so once a month is the best I can offer at this stage...however.. If you have some thoughts and they align philosophically with mine, Please ...by all means shoot it thru and lets get the word out there... Oh yeah for all you Litigation inclined MOFOS out there, The information in this weblog is provided �AS IS� with no warranties, and confers no rights. This weblog DOES NOT represent the thoughts, intentions, plans or strategies of my employer nor those of the people, institutions or organizations that I may or may not be related with unless stated explicitly.. It is solely my opinion. Feel free to challenge me, disagree with me, or tell me I�m completely nuts in the comments section of each blog entry, but I reserve the right to delete any comment for any reason whatsoever (abusive, profane, rude, or anonymous comments) - so keep it polite, please. BLOGS DISCLAIMER EMAIL COMMENTS POLICY. ----------------------------------------------- This is a personal blog. The views and opinions expressed here represent my own and not those of the people, institutions or organizations that I may or may not be related with unless stated explicitly. Also, my thoughts and opinions change from time to time as I come to learn more and develop my understanding about the things and issues that I am blogging about. This blog just provides a snapshot of the knowledge, views, and opinions that I hold at a particular point of time and these might most probably change over a period of time. I reserve the right to evolve my knowledge, thoughts, and viewpoints over time and to change them without assigning any reason. My blog includes links to other sites/blogs operated by third parties. These are provided as a means of convenient access to you to the information/opinion contained therein. I am in no way responsible for the content of any other sites or any products or services that may be offered through other sites.

Name: Don
Website URL: http://www.dodgypress.com.au
Registered: 2007-03-13 12:01:41

Publications by Don

Young Blood: Designers Market (evening)

Events – August 1st, 2007 by Don

Get into the Sydney Design 07 buzz at Young Blood, a showcase of the best new Australian design that gives you the opportunity to buy local, meet the makers and enjoy great food and drinks, demonstrations and live entertainment. Young Blood is part of the Powerhouse Museum�s mission to nurture Australian design talent and launch [...]

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Haneef …The Aftermath…Yet More Chilling Stuff ….. On the Way…

Bad Ideas – July 31st, 2007 by Don (2 responses)

Okay Australia, What Happens In A Democratic Country, when OUR FREE DOMS, are Gradually and yet Oh So Surely ERODED???

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Love and Humanism of Muslim Mystic Rumi

Events – July 30th, 2007 by Don (1 response)

Mavlana Jalal Ad-din Rumi is one of the greatest Muslim mystics and poets. His universal message transcends centuries and presents a love that embraces all humanity. Author and president of Affinity Intercultural Foundation Mehmet Ozalp, discusses this extraordinary poet in the context of the Arts of Islam Exhibition.
Time: 6:30pm-7:00pm Aug 01 Cost: Free
Venue: Art Gallery [...]

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Seismic Changes Over at the Footy Show

My Teams – July 26th, 2007 by Don

There are very few shows on commercial television that I will publicly admit to enjoying. The Footy Show, on Channel Nine, is one of ones I thoroughly enjoy, and will tell the world about. I absolutely love watching that show. Every Thursday night, without a doubt, come hail, rain or shine, you will [...]

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Catriona Elder: Being Australian: Narratives of National Identity

Events – July 25th, 2007 by Don

Venue: gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe
Cost: Free
RSVP: gleebooks - 9660 2333

Catriona Elder explores the origins and meanings behind the many stories we tell ourselves about what it means to be ‘Australian’, and to be ‘un-Australian’ in this introduction to Australian culture, society and history. After a century of speculation by writers, filmmakers, travelers [...]

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Food for Thought Conversations: LIFE IN OUR CITY Series

Events – July 24th, 2007 by Don

Wednesday 25th July 2007 at 12.30pm
Green and open spaces in Sydney
With increasing numbers of people living in units and higher density housing, our important green and open spaces become even more vital to city life. A discussion about our uses of and challenges faced by Sydney’s green spaces.
Dr Allison Cadzow (Researcher, Parklands, Cultures and [...]

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Souths May Yet Have a Chance

My Teams – July 23rd, 2007 by Don

Watching one of my teams from back home, the North Queensland Cowboys, play my Sydney team South Sydney was an excruciating experience. I was happy for the winner, and a tad sad for the loser.
The rationale that I have decided to run with, is that� Souths need the 2 points much more, in their [...]

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Strange Happenings in Tasmania

The Focus – July 23rd, 2007 by Don

Is there a democratically elected government in Tasmania, Or does Gunns run the show. Well please answer the question Mr Lennon! The wise hard working peace loving folk in Tasmania, supposedly made you their omnipresent servant. Yes Mr Lennon, you are the servant of the people of Tasmania, not there to push the barrow [...]

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