Random thoughts and observations
I’ve uploaded to YouTube a short video of the West Adelaide Football Club song, part of a highlights package from the club’s 1983 premiership season. That was the most recent premiership for the Bloods, as they are known, although things are shaping up fairly well for a serious tilt this year. Back in 1983 the SANFL was a rival to the VFL in terms of standard and professionalism. Attendances were pretty good too. Here is the video:
I received an email from YouTube recently: “Your video, Maggie’s ballet performance, may have content that is owned or licensed by Sony Music Entertainment. No action is required on your part; however, if you’re interested in learning how this affects your video, please visit the Content ID Matches section of your account for more information.” [...]
I don’t post YouTube videos for the sake of it, but this one I found strangely addictive after several viewings. It’s in Danish, from the 1984 movie Midt Om Natten. You must read the subtitles and watch the video to appreciate it: According to Wikipedia, Kim Larsen has had a number of successful album releases [...]
Mobile phones should be banned in schools. While ostensibly a communications device, modern phones are also cameras and video recorders with internet access. The media reports today that footage of local children fighting on school grounds and in public places has been published on YouTube. It appears likely the young people involved knew they were [...]
Oh dear! You Tube has taken over the world. It was one of the saddest days of my life when Myrtleford lost the 2005 grand final by one point to Lavington. For international visitors, this is the Ovens and Murray Football League in North East Victoria/southern NSW. The grand final was played at Lavington (Albury) [...]
