Beleaguered Hewlett-Packard might quickly have something to cheer about; a new report implies the company is poised to overtake Lenovo since the world’s most important Pc maker. HP, on the toughness of profitable some crucial government procurement bids for new laptops, will recapture its world Computer marketplace share from the third quarter of the 12…
Cheaper Public transport for Melbourne from 1 January 2015
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Premier of Victoria Denis Napthine has recently announced reforms to Melbourne’s public transport system announcing that Tram travel in Melbourne’s CBD and Docklands will be free and Zone 1 fares will apply across the entire metropolitan network. “For a full-fare commuter who currently buys a Zone 1 + 2 daily fare there will be a…
Motorbike Superstore Backs AMA Pro Racing
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Motorcycle and AMA Pro Racing have introduced the extension in their existing partnership with GEICO Motorcycle AMA Professional Highway Racing for your 3rd consecutive calendar year. Motorcycle will the moment again be named given that the Formal Motorbike Components and Apparel Online Retailer in the Sequence plus the title sponsor from the AMA Professional Bike…
$1.44 Mill funding announced to fight human trafficking and slavery
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Minister for Justice Michael Keenan has today announced $1.44 million in funding for organisations that work to detect and prevent human trafficking and slavery. “This funding will be used for detection activities, direct support for individual victims of trafficking and slavery, and cutting-edge awareness programs to push our community to expose suspected exploitation,” Mr Keenan…
Traveling Overseas for Anzac day?
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With Anzac Day approaching, all Australians planning to travel to commemorative services in Turkey, France or Belgium are urged to read the new Anzac Day Smartraveller bulletin issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, this should be read in conjunction with the travel advisories for Turkey, France and Belgium. A spokesperson for the…
I, Frankenstein
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Director Stuart Beattie Starring Aaron Eckhart, Bill Nighy, Miranda Otto Rated M Score 3/6 Frankenstein’s creature finds himself caught in an all-out, centuries old war between two immortal clans. If you are going to go see I, Frankenstein expecting an Academy Award worthy screenplay I sincerely hope that you re-evaluate your life choices. I, Frankenstein…
Greens introduce bill to end WA Shark Cull
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The Australian Greens have today announced they will introduce a private members bill in the Senate to end WA’s shark cull. “Our Bill ends the exemption to the EPBC Act that has allowed Colin Barnett’s cruel cull to go ahead. It will also prevent the Federal Environment Minister from granting any future exemptions to the…
The Counselor
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Director Ridley Scott Starring Michael Fassbender, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz Rated MA Score 3/6 A lawyer finds himself in over his head when he gets involved in drug trafficking. Okay I remember that in my review for Pompeii I championed Ridley Scott’s abilities as a director over Paul W S Anderson’s. Now I feel that…
Is Teeth Lightening Protected
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An individual’s grin is said to be one of the more interesting benefits, and the clarifies why most people – in spite of sex, desires to possess a excellent set of pearly white teeth. There are present many different techniques for obtaining whiter teeth. The phrase ‘teeth whitening’ then again, is a really subjective phrase.…
Victorian Government welcomes Australian release of I, Frankenstein
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The Victorian Government welcomes the recent Australia-wide release of the new, Melbourne-made movie, I, Frankenstein which has grossed more than $71 million world-wide. “Securing the pre-production, filming and post-production for Melbourne saw more than $35.5 million spent in Victoria,” Minister for Innovation Louise Asher commented. “I, Frankenstein employed 1,176 Victorians, including more than 400 extras.…
Hansel and Gretel & the 420 witch
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Director Duane Journey Staring Molly C. Quinn, Michael Welch, Lara Flynn Boyle Rated MA Score 0/6 A brother and sister battle a witch who lures teenagers into her suburban home with her special blend of marijuana where she then proceeds to kill and eat them to maintain her youth and beauty. We’ve had the high…
Who’s winning the fast food wars?
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Ok here is something to think about the next time you’re about to go to go through your favourite drive-through. According to recent research released by Roy Morgan last year, more than half the population (just over 55%) of Australians visited at least one fast food restaurant in an average four-week period, for either takeaway…
Green Street 3 Never Back Down
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Director James Nunn Starring Scott Adkins, Kacey Barnfield, Joey Ansah Rated UK:18 Score 2.5 An old firm leader returns to Green Street for Revanche after receiving a call that his little brother was killed, but is he able to cope with a new type of hooliganism and can he find his killer? There are sequels…
ACCC warns about Flight MH370 Malware scam
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I suppose we are going to have to file this one there is no limits to the lengths some people will go file, The ACCC has issued a warning to people searching for information of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 to be on guard as scammers are sending links to stories infected with malware. ACCC Deputy…
AFP launch New Cyber safety video
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Students from Woolooware High School helped The Australian Federal Police launch a new cyber safety video as part of its school cyber safety program. AFP Coordinator Strategic Initiatives Dr Jenny Cartwright explained that the idea for “If your phone could talk” was developed by students from Woolooware High School last year as part of NSW…
I declare War
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Directors Jason Lapeyre & Robert Wilson Starring Siam Yu, Kolton Stewart, Gage Munroe, Michael Friend Rated MA Score 6/6 Summer war games between neighbourhood kids turns deadly serious when jealousy and betrayal enter the mix. Wow, holy shit, oh my god. Possibly one of the stranger sentences that I have started a review with, but…
Shaolin Soccer
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Director Stephen Chow Starring Stephen Chow, Wei Zhao, Yat-fei Wong Rated PG Score 6/6 A young Shaolin follower reunites with his discouraged brothers to form a soccer team using their martial art skills to their advantage. Anybody out there who loved the cartoonesque Kung Fu craziness of Kung Fu Hustle is going to love Shaolin…
Australia Helping Develop Mongolia’s Resource Sector
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Mongolian Foreign Minister Luvsanvandan Bold and Minister for Foreign Affairs have announced a five-year, $20 million program to assist the sustainable development of the resources sector in Mongolia. “Like Western Australia, Mongolia’s economy is driven by mining and resources. The Australia-Mongolia Extractives Program will utilise Australian expertise in Mongolia to help ensure the benefits of…
