Beck is Difficult

The response when progressive policies that help millions of people are proposed...

"How will you pay for it?"

The response when the richest 1% ask for tax cuts, or banks ask for bailouts, or defense contractors ask for more contracts...

"How much do you need?"

It doesn't have to be this way.

I’ve never seen The Swarm. Cracking cast.

I should think they are. They’re a hard working family who would reasonably have expected that their bright, personable son would be well on his way to a good career and a life of self sufficiency. Instead of which he’s doing… whatever it is he’s doing.

There’s always his long suffering Mum.

“I think I’ll take a nice little walk…”

I’m in Queensland and they are free.

Welcome back.

Yes I get them done annually at the chemist at the same time as I get my flu shot.

Imagine how the world would react if the President of say Belgium acted like this.

I recently told my sister Mel Brooks had died. He still hasn’t. We all get things wrong!

Make no mistake: the AI boom, and data center construction it requires, is nothing more than a massive giveaway to Big Tech oligarchs at the expense of our environment and our states’ public resources.

Our leaders should put communities before Big Tech's bottom lines.

I think I met him in a nightclub in about 1985.

Ah yes, I remember it well…

THE END. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

On this International Women’s Day, we remain vigilant about what we must protect.

And we remain determined about accomplishing the work ahead.

No one help him, unless to shut him up.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson!!!

It’s 3 hours later. Mercifully he’s still with us.

Conversely my sister got her first dog (a cross breed) because her hubby was a way a lot. She and the dog were both on the same anxiety meds haha. Billie was an epic dog. Even my Mum adored her and she was terrified of dogs.

I have very acute hearing and suffer from anxiety and depression. Dachshunds are probably the least good dog for someone who can’t tolerate loud, sudden noises with a high pitch to them, and constant attention seeking. Every pot has a lid. I don’t gel with this breed but I can see how others can. 😁

Having said all of that, Dex has a lovely nature and is beautifully bonded with my friend, who utterly adores him. They have great traits too but they are so extra.

My brother and his wife have always had mastiffs and Great Danes. I’ll take any of their dogs over any dachshund I’ve ever met. They are super high maintenance and set off my anxiety something shocking.

My friend only has one, but he has made me cry within 5 minutes more than once. He also peed on my handbag the first time I met him. These guys are hard work.

Soak in Nappy San.

Canada's Mark Carney and India PM Narendra Modi announce deals as they reset ties in Delhi India and Canada aim to conclude a trade deal by the end of the year as their leaders reset strained relations in Delhi.

Fascinated at the disinterest of Australian media in the visit of Canada's PM Mark Carney - or indeed his schedule just before flying into Australia. After his "disruption" speech, calling for middle powers to take action... he's literally signing nations to a reset www.bbc.com/news/live/cw...

It’s laughably bad.

Pro-Chancellor Council advises that Ms Alison Kitchen AM has stepped down from her role as Pro-Chancellor, effective 18 February 2026, due to increasing workload commitments. Importantly, Alison remains a committed member of Council. She will continue as Chair of the University's Audit, Finance and Risk Committee and as a member of the Investment Committee. We are grateful for her ongoing contribution in these critical governance roles. Alison has made a significant contribution to the University in her role as Pro-Chancellor, providing thoughtful and considered leadership. Council thanks her for her service and continued commitment to the University. Council is currently considering the process around the appointment of a new Pro-Chancellor.

ANU has confirmed pro-chancellor (2nd to the chancellor) has stepped down, nearly a fortnight after the fact. Rumours have been swirling since a uni website was quietly updated. It took Reddit for the uni to be more transparent, despite the council committing to do better. Uni governance is broken.

This, and not being a dickhead or liar, is pretty much what we are looking for.

Which wars did he end? I’m still trying to figure it out.

These are the same men who freak out over abortion. These people are NOT pro life.