Author Archives: Michael Wyres

Conroy: Stupid Statement Number 6397

In an interview this morning on ABC Local Radio Melbourne, our esteemed Communications Minister, Stephen Conroy, bleated out yet another of his either misinformed statements, complete misunderstandings, or out-and-out untruths. In regards to the recent ruckus he has been creating over Google’s inadvertent collection of data from WiFi networks, he had this to say (audio […]

Announcing the Non-Conroy Filter

Regardless of which side of the fence you sit on in the current internet filtering debate in this country, you would have to be incredibly naive to think it is a clear-cut yes or no question. There are certainly benefits to either filtering or not filtering internet connections. Although most will already know my position […]

Gary, Addy, Gary, Addy

Back in March, the Gold Coast Bulletin created a bit of a stir when they posted a photoshopped image of Gary Ablett Jnr in Gold Coast guernsey, as a bit of a dig at the contract negotiations between Ablett and Geelong, and the reported massive offer Gold Coast have made to Ablett. The Geelong Advertiser […]

Bin Laden vs Rudd and Conroy

A very useful feature of Google Search is the pre-emptive “suggested searches” that drop down as you type your search into the box. These suggestions are calculated based on a combination of the commonality of individual search requests – (ie: how often people are searching for the term) – and the availability of material in […]

The Cacophony of Untruths

Some time ago, I posted a list of what were either complete misunderstandings, misrepresentations, or out and out lies presented by Stephen Conroy in regards to his utterly flawed proposal to introduce legislation to compulsorily censor the internet in Australia. I thought it might be time to revisit my list – especially since almost two […]

Conroy: Stupid Is as Stupid Does

Just when you might be forgiven for thinking our Minister for Miscommunications, Stephen Conroy, could not possibly sink any further into the pond of ridiculousness he already finds himself in, today he has managed to reach new depths. Filter Goes Ahead Regardless And I quote: Senator Conroy said “blocking material is not considered to be […]

Bad Customer Image from Metro

As part of my program to get my newly diagnosed diabetes under control, I regularly walk from where I currently work under sub-contract in St Kilda Road to Flinders Street Station, to catch a suburban train around to Southern Cross, before boarding my V/Line train home for the evening. Last night – (27 May 2010) […]

Double Standard Saints

In what is likely – (unfortunately) – to turn into one of those messy “nobody wins” situation, two players from AFL club St Kilda have been accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a schoolgirl – who also claims she is pregnant as a result of the relationship(s). Pregnant Schoolgirl Claims She Had Sex […]

The Privacy Commission on Google

Google and Facebook have been making the news in Australia quite a bit in recent days, particularly in regards to concerns regarding the privacy of personal information. Only yesterday, the Minister for Restricting Communications, Stephen Conroy, launched a scathing attack on Facebook with respect to their recent changes in privacy settings, most likely in attempt […]

Google Pac-Man!

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original release of Pac-Man, Google has added one of its famous anniversary banners. The kicker is, the banner is actually a playable version of the game! Way cool.