http://www.rovedaily.com.au/ OP/ED en-au mailroom@rove.com.au Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:35:41 +1000 RedDot CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-bigfoot-or-bath-mat.htm jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-bigfoot-or-bath-mat.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-fear-and-anxiety-in-the-air.htm jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-fear-and-anxiety-in-the-air.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-you-can-leave-your-hat-on.htm jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-you-can-leave-your-hat-on.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-hop-skip-and-hang-on-a-second.htm jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-hop-skip-and-hang-on-a-second.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-pool-romance-all-washed-up.htm jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-pool-romance-all-washed-up.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-come-fly-with-you.htm jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-come-fly-with-you.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-testing-times-for-Olympic-athletes.htm jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-testing-times-for-Olympic-athletes.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-congrats-its-a-photo-op.htm amarslan@networkten.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-congrats-its-a-photo-op.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-fuelled-by-a-tankful-attitude.htm Petrol prices are sky-high but surely that's not a good thing, right? Dave Jory adds fuel to a very expensive fire.]]> jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-fuelled-by-a-tankful-attitude.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-weapons-of-mass-deception.htm Iran’s ballistic missile push-up bra is a touch over the top and completely unnecessary to boot, says Kent Valentine.]]> jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-weapons-of-mass-deception.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-overtired-and-under-arrest.htm Are serial killers crazy or lazy? Dave Jory takes a stab at the conundrum.]]> jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-overtired-and-under-arrest.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-bat-expectations.htm The new Batman film, 'The Dark Knight' is almost here and Kent Valentine is so excited that he's also a little sad.]]> jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-bat-expectations.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-pregnant-man-gives-birth-to-scepticism.htm After a pregnant 'man' gives birth, Sam Bowring wonders if 'Where Did I Come From?' will have to publish a special edition.]]> jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-pregnant-man-gives-birth-to-scepticism.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-nicole-kidmans-moulin-flute.htm Listening to music while giving birth is fine, but Terri Psiakis can't understand what Our Nic hears in Those Flutes.]]> jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-nicole-kidmans-moulin-flute.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-bundy-bears-the-wrath-of-roxon.htm As the government's war on binge drinking continues, Sam Bowring reports from the trenches.]]> jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-bundy-bears-the-wrath-of-roxon.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-passport-stamps-of-disapproval.htm There’s no one like a customs officer to tell you what they really think of you, discovers Kent Valentine. ]]> jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-passport-stamps-of-disapproval.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-drinking-four-better-or-four-worse.htm If four drinks is a binge, binge on! Sam Bowring spews his disdain. ]]> jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-drinking-four-better-or-four-worse.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-op-ed-aliens-target-the-alienated.htm A suspicious Dave Jory wonders why it's always the complete nerds who get abducted by aliens.]]> jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-op-ed-aliens-target-the-alienated.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-hit-songs-from-the-slammer.htm More bands should be locked up to get the jailhouse rocking, says Andrew Furze.]]> jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-hit-songs-from-the-slammer.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-a-very-sorry-state-of-affairs.htm Public figures are apologising left, right and centre. Sam Bowring says, stick it. ]]> jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-a-very-sorry-state-of-affairs.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-mousing-an-offer-you-cant-refuse.htm Terri Psiakis discovers tiny poopies and immediately puts out a hit on a tiny bottom.]]> jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-mousing-an-offer-you-cant-refuse.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-diary-of-an-emo-newbie.htm Andrew Furze plunges into the deep end and goes emo for a month.]]> jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-diary-of-an-emo-newbie.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-lost-divers-swimming-in-offers.htm Two men were rescued and promptly drowned in a sea of cash, writes Sam Bowring. ]]> jenw@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-lost-divers-swimming-in-offers.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-dog-boy-slaves-for-everyone.htm Britain, or the Island of Dr Moreau? Sam Bowring asks the difficult questions. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-dog-boy-slaves-for-everyone.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-let-there-be-aliens.htm The Vatican has said alien life would not contradict belief in God. Sam Bowring opinionates. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-let-there-be-aliens.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-better-chances-of-space-death.htm Ignorance can be bliss, especially when it involves not knowing about death meteors from space. Sam Bowring cringes beneath the heavens. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-better-chances-of-space-death.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-semen-antics.htm Artificial sperm gets a rise out of Sam Bowring.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-semen-antics.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-cant-relay-on-the-west.htm Amidst torch relay chaos, Sam Bowring points fingers at pointing fingers. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-cant-relay-on-the-west.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-the-joy-of-text.htm A friend in need prompts Terri Psiakis to contemplate the intricacies of text between consenting adults.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-the-joy-of-text.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-look-into-my-eyes.htm Sam Bowring gets enthused about a Jedi shoplifter.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-look-into-my-eyes.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-terris-restaurant-rules.htm Eating out more than once a week gives Terri Psiakis the idea that she knows what she's talking about when it comes to restaurants.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-terris-restaurant-rules.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat.htm Sam Bowring sweats it out onto his keyboard.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-if-you-cant-stand-the-heat.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-1631.htm Sam Bowring forms a scatty opinion of the Labor government's new internet overhaul. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-1631.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-space-gun-race.htm Of all places, they want to ban weapons in space. "Who knew that’s where they were?" writes Nick Maxwell.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-space-gun-race.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-1615.htm A new survey shows that people don't want to sit next to babies on planes. In other news, the sky is blue. Sam Bowring babbles on. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-1615.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-having-sex-pays-off-for-j-lo.htm Should celebs be allowed to sell the souls of humans too young to object? Sam Bowring suggests ‘"possibly not". ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-having-sex-pays-off-for-j-lo.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-boyz-2-men.htm The AFL is putting out a DVD to teach young players about how to respect women and Kent Valentine wonders how it got to this.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-boyz-2-men.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-1597.htm Sam Bowring takes a close look at animals doing "it", of all things.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-1597.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-rules-to-gig-by.htm Terri Psiakis mops her brow, pinches her nose and dives headlong into the art of gigging without offending.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-rules-to-gig-by.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-im-famous-buy-this.htm kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-im-famous-buy-this.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-prescription-good-times.htm A new vending machine in the US is offering patients easy green for their greenbacks. Sam Bowring takes a whiff.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-prescription-good-times.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-ecomonic-armageddon-and-you.htm Sam Bowring takes a look at the market crash and other things he doesn't understand. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-ecomonic-armageddon-and-you.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-moon-tans-trendy-again.htm An anti-tanning campaign launching throughout Australia has pleased Sam Bowring for his own insecure reasons.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-moon-tans-trendy-again.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-difficult-to-swallow.htm Michael Chamberlin discovers we're the fifth fattest nation in the world and is appalled. We should be fatter! ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-difficult-to-swallow.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-howards-helper.htm With John Howard on the hunt for an assistant, Nick Maxwell ponders what duties would befall the successful applicant. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-howards-helper.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-robots-anyone.htm If robots are perennially proposed as finally available for personal human assistance, Nick Maxwell wonders how come they always turn out so crap?]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-robots-anyone.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-plane-fare-for-plain-fare.htm Mystery flights are making a comeback, which is the biggest mystery of all. Sam Bowring says so. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-plane-fare-for-plain-fare.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-howard-showers.htm As John Howard is forced to concede his long-time seat of Bennelong, Nick Maxwell contemplates his path now.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-howard-showers.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-the-golden-ruckus.htm If you can't stand the heat, stop burning books. Sam Bowring has a go]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-the-golden-ruckus.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-humming-along-to-the-tune-of-capitalism.htm Hummers are proving popular in Australia, causing Sam Bowring to utterly lose faith in his fellow citizens.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-humming-along-to-the-tune-of-capitalism.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-whale-of-a-bad-time.htm Sam Bowring takes a look at the whacky antics of those crazy Japanese whalers.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-whale-of-a-bad-time.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-1494.htm Nick Maxwell's never had to defend himself in front of a magistrate but gives the manner in which to do so a day in court.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-1494.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-champions-of-nothing.htm Sam Bowring takes a look at dickheads doing dumb-ass things to get their names in a stupid book. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-champions-of-nothing.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-when-television-had-magnum.htm kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-when-television-had-magnum.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-matter-of-scale.htm There’s never been a better time to be in debt. It's cool. It's hip. 'In the red' is the new black. But, as Charlie Pickering finds out, the graphs aren't always what they seem.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-matter-of-scale.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-when-we-were-young.htm Nick Maxwell returns to the days when we wanted to be our heroes.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-when-we-were-young.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-the-dark-side-of-the-cup.htm Sam Bowring delves into the dark side of the Melbourne Cup. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-the-dark-side-of-the-cup.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-they-aint-making-heroes-like-they-used-to.htm From taxi drivers to housewives, everyone has an opinion about Ben Cousins. Charlie Pickering certainly does, and he has a forum to share it in. Read on.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-they-aint-making-heroes-like-they-used-to.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-nasty-coke-habit.htm Sam Bowring wonders why they don't just aim for prohibition. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-nasty-coke-habit.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-opws-undercover-gay-priest.htm Psychoanalyst or gay priest? Who cares, writes Sam Bowring. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-opws-undercover-gay-priest.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-hail-the-barber.htm kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-hail-the-barber.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-private-dicks-withdraw.htm No longer will we be able to sleep with hookers at taxpayer's cost. Sam Bowring laments. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-private-dicks-withdraw.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-the-pants-man.htm Nick Maxwell asks if it's just him, or everyone, who finds it almost impossible to buy pants.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-the-pants-man.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-state-sanctioned-homicide.htm When it comes to punishing the worst of the worst, is the death penalty the answer? Perhaps a fate worse than death, suggests Charlie Pickering.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-state-sanctioned-homicide.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-motivate-me.htm Michael Chamberlin wants to know why you need words when actions will do just fine.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-motivate-me.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-i-do-for-a-while.htm Sam Bowring wonders if celebrities missed the newsflash that they don't have to marry everyone they date. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-i-do-for-a-while.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-geometric-coincidences.htm What do you get when the US Navy accidentally places four buildings together that kind of resemble a nazi symbol when viewed from space? Charlie Pickering discusses a storm of controversy in a teacup of pointlessness.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-geometric-coincidences.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-bloodshed-are-you-interested.htm Sam Bowring attacks the language of war. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-bloodshed-are-you-interested.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-the-carpark.htm Nick Maxwell overcomes his fear of parking garages and turns into Hollywood gold.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-the-carpark.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-a-nazi-piece-of-work.htm Sticks and stones may break some bones, but if you're going to call someone a Nazi. You better be ready to back it up. Charlie Pickering explains.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-a-nazi-piece-of-work.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-blurry-face-of-evil.htm Sam Bowring wonders why anyone bothers to show pictures of things that can't be seen. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-blurry-face-of-evil.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-electioneering.htm After a leadership tussle and many doubts, John Howard has committed to a long, glorious, dedicated, energetic future of almost certainly less than but definitely not more than two years. Charlie Pickering considers John Howard's leadership in the distant world of tomorrow.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-electioneering.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-Freebasing-Freedom-Furniture.htm How could shopping for furniture feel so good? Claire Hooper discovers that Freedom has distilled sofa shopping to a fine crack rock which'll set you back around $3500.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-Freebasing-Freedom-Furniture.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-The-Sound-of- One-Hand-Clapping.htm Putting an idea out there can be hard enough, but tougher still; Nick Maxwell discusses the abject pain when people leave you hanging.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-The-Sound-of- One-Hand-Clapping.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-turning-the-volume-up.htm Gone are the days of burying your TV under that ol' apple tree, Sam Bowring laments. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-turning-the-volume-up.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-its-not-the-time.htm The election is only weeks away and the Libs nearly lost their minds. For the good of the nation, Michael Chamberlin discusses why John Howard must stay our leader.]]> amarslan@networkten.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-its-not-the-time.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-more-buck-for-your-bang.htm Kent Valentine investigates a scheme where you get paid for sex... providing the outcome is to the government's liking. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-more-buck-for-your-bang.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-i-would-like-to-thank-the-academy.htm The awards season is upon us. The Golden Globes, Brownlow, Emmys and Oscars. Charlie Pickering straps himself in for a non-stop rollercoaster ride of vacuous self congratulation. WARNING: You must be at least this high to ride.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-i-would-like-to-thank-the-academy.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-APEC-schmAPEC.htm Some of the world's most influential leaders have converged on Sydney for a momentous conference. Charlie Pickering has one important message for them: "GET OFF MY TELLY!"]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-APEC-schmAPEC.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-brain-fade.htm Nick Maxwell explores why we forget ourselves at the worst times. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-brain-fade.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-bring-back-the-codpiece.htm As brassieres celebrate their 100th year, Nick Maxwell asks why male support attire is non-existent.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-bring-back-the-codpiece.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-crime-dot-com.htm Sam Bowring wonders where all the axe murderers have gone?]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-crime-dot-com.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-an-open-letter-to-the-travel-industry.htm Tired of paying too much for hotel room internet, Charlie Pickering fires a warning shot across the bow of the HMAS Corporate Greed.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-an-open-letter-to-the-travel-industry.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-ever-barfed-on-warcraft.htm Sam Bowring wonders if he may soon have a legitimate reason to play this Massively Time Wasting Game. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-ever-barfed-on-warcraft.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-could-the-member-for-logic-please-rise.htm Insults by politicians are beginning to make less and less sense. There must be an election around the corner. Michael Chamberlin explains.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-could-the-member-for-logic-please-rise.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-crazy-like-a-virgin.htm With pop's first lady, Madonna, being spotted injecting vitamins on a Trans-Atlantic flight, Nick Maxwell asks, why do celebrities have to be so damn crazy?]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-crazy-like-a-virgin.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-sorry-guys-morons-only.htm Michael Chamberlin has a go at bouncers and rests easy in the fact that none of them can read.]]> amarslan@networkten.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-sorry-guys-morons-only.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-what-did-you-come-as.htm Not afraid to take on the big issues, Charlie Pickering trains his critical gaze on the phenomenon of adults playing dress ups. It's perfectly acceptable in the bedroom, but why get them out in Public?]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-what-did-you-come-as.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-levitation-a-bunch-of-hot-air.htm Sam Bowring is disappointed by scientists slacking off yet again. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-levitation-a-bunch-of-hot-air.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-prisoners-stomp-around-in-unison.htm Sam Bowring takes a look at a Filipino prison where there's no place for wallflowers. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-prisoners-stomp-around-in-unison.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-sex-now-that-ive-lost-your-attention.htm Sexperts? Who are they? What are their qualifications? Why do we care? Charlie Pickering takes a frank and open look at... you know...thingy.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-sex-now-that-ive-lost-your-attention.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-a-review-of-reviews.htm kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-a-review-of-reviews.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-man-vs-the-poker-super-computer.htm kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-man-vs-the-poker-super-computer.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-theres-nowt-so-queer-as-bigots.htm If you don't believe in gay marriage, fine. Don't marry a gay. For Charlie Pickering, the entire gay marriage issue is that simple. For others, it isn't.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-theres-nowt-so-queer-as-bigots.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-when-good-feelings-go-bad.htm Kent Valentine watches John Howard fall over onto concrete and wonders why it doesn’t make him laugh so hard that wee comes out.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-when-good-feelings-go-bad.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-30-is-the-new-30.htm Michael Chamberlin is to soon turn 30... but he doesn’t look a day over 29.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-30-is-the-new-30.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-kyles-argument-with-a-made-up-character.htm Sam Bowring wonders why he's even reading about this.]]> amarslan@networkten.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-kyles-argument-with-a-made-up-character.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-stop-hitting-on-them.htm If women are allowed to complain that they are constantly being hit upon by men, will Michael Chamberlin be excluded from Dudes Incorporated if he also complains about women constantly being hit upon by men?]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-stop-hitting-on-them.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-controversy-blazes-up.htm Sam Bowring wonders if Daniel Johns made a stupid joke, or a stupid excuse?]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-controversy-blazes-up.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-what-is-the-deal-with-airline-peanuts.htm What's the deal with airline peanuts? Nick Maxwell takes you back to the days when "in-flight service" meant you got something for free.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-what-is-the-deal-with-airline-peanuts.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-to-de-hair-is-human.htm After a 20-year-old Melbourne woman almost died as a result of a Brazilian waxing, Kent Valentine takes a good hard look at the hairy muff and wonders if a folicle-free body is worth dying for.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-to-de-hair-is-human.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-cross-words-in-favour-of-crosswords.htm Like the hula-hoop, yo-yo and ra-ra skirt, Sudoku has exploded onto the social landscape. The other two things they have in common are slightly silly names and the fact that they are a fad that will soon pass. For one simple reason. According to Charlie Pickering Sudoku lacks heart.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-cross-words-in-favour-of-crosswords.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-a-question-of-high-jean.htm With women being told to get back in high pants, Nick Maxwell reviews this latest trend, and the cyclical world of what is 'in'.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-a-question-of-high-jean.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-parting-is-such-tweet-sorrow.htm Sam Bowring wonders why some people can't simply put on black and not have sex for a year. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-parting-is-such-tweet-sorrow.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-theres-nothing-wrong-with-a-little-revolution.htm It was Mick Jagger who said "The time is right for a Palace Revolution, but where I live the game to play is Compromise Solution!" Charlie Pickering is beginning to see what he means.]]> amarslan@networkten.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-theres-nothing-wrong-with-a-little-revolution.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-stupid-crime.htm Stupid crime can be oh so funny when it is doesn't happen to you. Here's an example. Read it with your facial eyes]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-stupid-crime.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-its-not-size-that-matters-its-speed.htm Sam Bowring looks at a new advertising campaign that sets out to vilify a sensitive minority.]]> amarslan@networkten.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-its-not-size-that-matters-its-speed.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-fashionable-comfort-its-all-in-the-jeans.htm Jeans have a somewhat spurious reputation for being timeless. Everyone from James Dean to Ferris Bueller have worn jeans as a symbol of casual self-expression. But, as Charlie Pickering explains, they're not always as comfortable as they are cool.]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-fashionable-comfort-its-all-in-the-jeans.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-please-do-feed-the-animals.htm Everyone knows catfood is revolting - but for the big cats of Dubbo Zoo, is it revolting enough?]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-please-do-feed-the-animals.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-bears-you-gotta-love-em.htm With recent attacks bringing bad press, Nick Maxwell asks, what's a bear to do?]]> amarslan@networkten.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-bears-you-gotta-love-em.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-doing-time-in-the-paris-hilton.htm kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-doing-time-in-the-paris-hilton.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-phonetastic.htm kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-phonetastic.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-sympathy-for-the-devil.htm kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-sympathy-for-the-devil.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-woolmervision.htm kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-woolmervision.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-logo-dislike-ago-go.htm kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-logo-dislike-ago-go.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-things-to-do-before-you-die.htm kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-things-to-do-before-you-die.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-experts-say-yes-to-porn.htm kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-experts-say-yes-to-porn.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped_dumb_and_dumber.htm kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped_dumb_and_dumber.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-flies-with-free-will.htm kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-flies-with-free-will.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-dont-stick-that-there.htm amarslan@networkten.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-dont-stick-that-there.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-the-taste-of-freedom.htm kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-the-taste-of-freedom.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-better-than-sex-x.htm Charlie Pickering laments a loss of innocence and inconvenience for the modern teenager.]]> http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-better-than-sex-x.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-behind-the-viscous-purple-mask.htm kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-behind-the-viscous-purple-mask.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000 http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-airport-luggage-carousel-revolution.htm There seems to exist an innate desire to be ahead of others in a queue. It operates regardless of what the queue is for. ]]> kentv@rove.com.au http://www.rovedaily.com.au/daily-news-oped-airport-luggage-carousel-revolution.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:17:06 +1000