- http://www.curbed.com/2016/7/29/12324638/brazil-modern-homes-rio-sao-Paulo
Sunday, July 31, 2016
Friday, July 29, 2016
Harder than you think
Track 3 - http://amzn.to/2af7lpk
Own it and open your mind or be owned....the choice is yours, for me it doesn't matter, I already believe.
(lol apologies to my neighbours who've listened to this cd on pretty much repeat rotation all afternoon).
Own it and open your mind or be owned....the choice is yours, for me it doesn't matter, I already believe.
(lol apologies to my neighbours who've listened to this cd on pretty much repeat rotation all afternoon).
Wire.com
For people having quality issues with Skype etc....when chatting with friends and family back home in Australia check out https://wire.com
The UI is a little funky (eg takes getting used to) but the voice quality has been awesome, especially for group calls.
Add me to your user list "Dean.Collins"
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Jabhat Fatah al Sham
Funny how this article about the "new and improved" Jabhat Fatah al Sham - http://www.smh.com.au/world/nusra-front-breaks-ties-with-alqaeda-and-changes-name-to-jabhat-fatah-al-sham-20160728-gqg7mw.html (or al-Nusrah as they used to be known) doesnt mention how in 2013 that Hillary and Obama thought it would be a good idea to fund these guys........
- http://blog.collins.net.pr/2012/09/how-is-it-that-now-one-else-is.html
.......which then spun out of control and morphed into ISIL (or ISIS or Daesh) and went south into Iraq instead of west into Syria.
Funny how that never gets reported in the mainstream press.
You want to ask you politician a question......ask them why they thought it was ok to fund a terrorist group in a thrid country to overthrow the Syrian government.
(Oh and ask.....how come there are no funds for hospitals and schools.....but plenty to blow up shit in third world countries??)
- http://blog.collins.net.pr/2012/09/how-is-it-that-now-one-else-is.html
.......which then spun out of control and morphed into ISIL (or ISIS or Daesh) and went south into Iraq instead of west into Syria.
Funny how that never gets reported in the mainstream press.
You want to ask you politician a question......ask them why they thought it was ok to fund a terrorist group in a thrid country to overthrow the Syrian government.
(Oh and ask.....how come there are no funds for hospitals and schools.....but plenty to blow up shit in third world countries??)
Monday, July 25, 2016
Old Man River
Cracking summer rain storm outside in NY today.
Chilling out at home with my feet on the windowsill watching it bucket down out there while listening to "Old Man River - Watching It All"
Perfection.
http://amzn.to/2a93ucI
Gday Mate.....how are things going down under?
For friends of mine in Australia any feedback on how things are going there?
It seem to be ok but just wondering if i'm missing something and reaching out for your thoughts to understand if you've heard otherwise.
Unemployment seems to have turned put way better than the end of the mining boom seemed to be heading in 2014 so thats a good thing nut wondering if this is your experiences are after reading this article.
- http://www.smh.com.au/business/retail/australia-on-sale-retail-price-war-raises-spectre-of-deflation-20160725-gqda17.html
For those of you who want a more technical read, this link is probably a better article
- http://business.nab.com.au/australian-markets-weekly-26-17809
The key wording that concerns me is "subdued labor costs have also contributed to weak core inflation"......
It seem to be ok but just wondering if i'm missing something and reaching out for your thoughts to understand if you've heard otherwise.
Unemployment seems to have turned put way better than the end of the mining boom seemed to be heading in 2014 so thats a good thing nut wondering if this is your experiences are after reading this article.
- http://www.smh.com.au/business/retail/australia-on-sale-retail-price-war-raises-spectre-of-deflation-20160725-gqda17.html
For those of you who want a more technical read, this link is probably a better article
- http://business.nab.com.au/australian-markets-weekly-26-17809
The key wording that concerns me is "subdued labor costs have also contributed to weak core inflation"......
Sunday, July 24, 2016
PonoMusic goes dark (supposedly temporarily)
I've said it before and i'll say it again.....yep....there is no problem in paying for your music in streaming format instead of "owning" cd's at all......
Lindybeige
Pssst: spend 15 minutes learning something,
You have to love how excited this guy is to own this piece of history.
Friday, July 22, 2016
Renovated Brooklyn Heights mansion for sale....only $18m
Nice place....if it was only $17m or so cheaper might be interested :)
Unfortunately instead we'll just have to wave at the new owners from our deck (its our blue deck umbrellas you can see in the photos) maybe we'll get an invite to the housewarming :)
http://www.corcoran.com/nyc/Listings/Display/3703190
AirBNB ban in Australia overturned
Huh you can ban dogs under strata laws....but you cant ban AirBNB? wtf?
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
WestConnex
Great to see NSW politicians putting in more infrastructure, while interest rates are low, would prefer more trains as well...but its a start.
St George Bank and RBA rate cuts
"A Good Day To Start Something"
How about a good day St George Bank to pass on full RBA rate cuts considering you pass on full increases pretty quickly......
Thursday, July 14, 2016
New approach to conservation
Just came across this article
What a great idea.
Certainly an interesting idea on how to approach conservation. I've just donated at https://donate.wwf.org.au/campaigns/savesharks/
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Please stop catching Pokemon here
Reading this complaint......
https://twitter.com/deancollins/status/752904534675054592
Kind of reminds me of "Third Voice" from back in 1999 @washingtonpost @samthielman - http://blog.collins.net.pr/2009/04/augmented-tags.html
https://twitter.com/deancollins/status/752904534675054592
Kind of reminds me of "Third Voice" from back in 1999 @washingtonpost @samthielman - http://blog.collins.net.pr/2009/04/augmented-tags.html
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Contagious blaming
We saw The Crucible tonight....lots to ponder.
Even though an old play couldn't help but ponder in this time of Republican's Vs Democrats and Blacks Vs Cops that "contagious blaming" is rooted deep within.
Oh and as Jodie says....."don't stick your dick in crazy"
:)
BTW was produced by Ivo Van Hove so some really interesting stage quirks.......you could hear the entire audience draw in their collective breath when a real live wolf wandered across the stage....(more of his stuff here http://blog.collins.net.pr/2015/11/ivo-van-hove-view-from-bridge.html )
BTW the real standout of the night was Ben Wishaw, I liked him in The Hour but in the last act really delivered in the quieter moments - http://www.playbill.com/production/the-crucible-walter-kerr-theatre-vault-0000014141
Even though an old play couldn't help but ponder in this time of Republican's Vs Democrats and Blacks Vs Cops that "contagious blaming" is rooted deep within.
Oh and as Jodie says....."don't stick your dick in crazy"
:)
BTW was produced by Ivo Van Hove so some really interesting stage quirks.......you could hear the entire audience draw in their collective breath when a real live wolf wandered across the stage....(more of his stuff here http://blog.collins.net.pr/2015/11/ivo-van-hove-view-from-bridge.html )
BTW the real standout of the night was Ben Wishaw, I liked him in The Hour but in the last act really delivered in the quieter moments - http://www.playbill.com/production/the-crucible-walter-kerr-theatre-vault-0000014141
Where did all the Acid Jazz go?
Listening to "Rebirth of Cool V4" this afternoon.
Way too much awesomeness on this album for it to have been this long since i've had a serious listen.
We need more laid back acid jazz in our lives
- https://www.discogs.com/Various-The-Rebirth-Of-Cool-4-Most/release/635084
Way too much awesomeness on this album for it to have been this long since i've had a serious listen.
We need more laid back acid jazz in our lives
- https://www.discogs.com/Various-The-Rebirth-Of-Cool-4-Most/release/635084
Thursday, July 07, 2016
Clancy Brown from Highlander
Wow that Clancy Brown (Kurgan) from Highlander is also Mr Krabs from Spongebob
http://imdb.com/rg/an_share/name/name/nm0000317
:)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX33xkRscvY
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYzj8Cfj_H4
Cheers,
Dean
http://imdb.com/rg/an_share/name/name/nm0000317
:)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX33xkRscvY
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYzj8Cfj_H4
Cheers,
Dean
Think of the Greyhounds.....lol uhm believe that and i have a bridge to sell you
Article from back in April for all those people claiming Mike Baird is doing "a good thing"....follow the money folks....its green and it smells.
Wednesday, July 06, 2016
TINA
Watching European yields fall yet even further
Do investors hope to find Yet A Bigger Fool to sell to? or do they really think we'll be 0.2% worse in 10 years?
But I am starting to wonder as I watch 10 year yields in Europe go negative etc that this is all simply a case of “mis-allocation” and that people piling into negative bond yields because that's where "their" cash allocation goes each month (eg the same way Australian investment property is going into ever lower property rental yields with higher purchase prices)….because “that’s what you do”.
I’m starting to wonder if our personal investment dollars wouldn’t be better off going into “startups” (heck possibly even going into actual lottery tickets) as the yields we’re getting in Australian property rentals seem to be getting worse and worse even though we are the ones taking the risks eg banks aren’t taking any risk at all and they are collecting 4.5% (or over 2% profit with .5% operating costs and under 2% cash costs).
The real problem is with inflation continuing to eat into cash (eg real inflation and not the bullshit figures the government is giving us) is it just a matter of TINA (There Is No Alternative) and all will right itself eventually once demand comes on? or are we just setting up for yet another even bigger collapse? …..what to do….what to do?
But I am starting to wonder as I watch 10 year yields in Europe go negative etc that this is all simply a case of “mis-allocation” and that people piling into negative bond yields because that's where "their" cash allocation goes each month (eg the same way Australian investment property is going into ever lower property rental yields with higher purchase prices)….because “that’s what you do”.
I’m starting to wonder if our personal investment dollars wouldn’t be better off going into “startups” (heck possibly even going into actual lottery tickets) as the yields we’re getting in Australian property rentals seem to be getting worse and worse even though we are the ones taking the risks eg banks aren’t taking any risk at all and they are collecting 4.5% (or over 2% profit with .5% operating costs and under 2% cash costs).
The real problem is with inflation continuing to eat into cash (eg real inflation and not the bullshit figures the government is giving us) is it just a matter of TINA (There Is No Alternative) and all will right itself eventually once demand comes on? or are we just setting up for yet another even bigger collapse? …..what to do….what to do?
Sunday, July 03, 2016
Too much #SLOSH
wow just came across this quote
"The U.S. Federal Reserve has created over $3 trillion dollars of new money in the last decade (after taking nearly a century to create the first trillion)."
Great for people that have anti-inflationary assets......very very bad for people who have jobs with a salary.....
Friday, July 01, 2016
Tesla Auto Pilot death
Tesla now claiming ....drivers should be paying attention and its not "auto driving" oh so now you tell us.
Claiming white truck against white sky. Loved Becky Quicks question...."so basically apart from sun and snow they are claiming this will work......"
Tesla are going to get their asses sued off, in this case i bet there are some 'conditions of use" that protect liability but wait until it kills someone else eg a driver of a regular car 'not' driving a Tesla who through no fault of their own gets killed.
Either the technology works or it doesn't......
Claiming white truck against white sky. Loved Becky Quicks question...."so basically apart from sun and snow they are claiming this will work......"
Tesla are going to get their asses sued off, in this case i bet there are some 'conditions of use" that protect liability but wait until it kills someone else eg a driver of a regular car 'not' driving a Tesla who through no fault of their own gets killed.
Either the technology works or it doesn't......
Debt....what debt....kick
Hear that noise....thats the can being kicked down the road and your tax dollars are funding it.
Nothing to change the fact that Puerto Rico are taxing too little and spending too much.
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