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That heading was inspired by the well known saying regarding pornography by Justice Potter Stewart: But I know it when I see it by Justice Potter Stewart, concurring opinion in Jacobellis v. Ohio 378 U.S. 184 (1964), regarding possible obscenity in The Lovers. I was reading this case recently
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This recipe was shared by my buddy Heather for an upcoming barbecue that I'm planning. The story behind this cookbook is sad but heartwarming all at once. As Heather explains: The devastation of Marysville was almost total. The township needed something that was theirs and theirs alone. So
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Received an email from Telstra Bigpond as follows the other day: If you would like to supply us with the phone number, including the STD area code, that you wish to have BigPond Broadband ADSL connected to, and address, we will be able to advise of ADSL availability on this
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The following post is from a talk I gave at the Gov 2.0 lunch on Monday 31 May 2010 at Parliament House in Canberra. The internet is a strange beast; it is everywhere and nowhere all at once. Unlike traditional media - with its registered offices, chief editors, and
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We see much discussion of the openness and collaborative nature of the web 2.0 world. However, many of the challenges facing us as a result of this new world relate to ownership of virtual goods. There are longstanding conventions that enable us to sort out who owns property in
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As they note on the Say No To Animals In Pet Shops website: "Approximately 130,000 dogs and 60,000 cats are killed at pounds every year. Unbelievable, eh?" So why not do something about it? There's a bunch of ways you can help listed here.
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I am very privileged to know a number of truly remarkable and inspiring women who work in, on and around geek stuff. One of my notions for this year was to share some of their ideas and experiences with everyone. The first woman who sprang to mind is Jo White
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and my blog has moved hosts successfully :) see more moar Lolcats
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I’m lucky to be attending the Australian Institute of Company Directors 2010 conference DIRECTORSHIP:10 Ahead of the Curve in Christchurch this week. Sessions today included: * Australia and New Zealand - performing in the global arena * Is the current system broken? * Challenges and opportunities in the global economy * March
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The digital revolution is already here and it is changing the way people expect to communicate or share knowledge and information. Educators are facing technology changes together with changing expectations from students about the use of technology in an educational context. A key challenge for teachers is also the delivery
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... and these are not cats! Happy Mother's Day for tomorrow :)