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No longer on 6PR?No longer on 6PR? For the last 2 weeks, the second most common search term people type into Google to bring them to my blog is a variant of: www.google.com.au/search?q=jason+jordan+no+longer+on+6pr So I figure I should...

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Left-Handers die youngerLeft-Handers die younger Again today. Most of the time it's not that much of an issue as you just adapt. But when it makes life more difficult it really makes me snippy. So let's start with pens. Find one with a logo...

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My Multiple Sclerosis. April Update.My Multiple Sclerosis. April Update. Some months back I wrote about my experiences with Multiple Sclerosis to date. I think it's time for an update. From what I can see & feel, there has been no serious progression of the disease....

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I have Multiple SclerosisI have Multiple Sclerosis I don't hide away from the fact that I have a disease called Multiple Sclerosis - commonly referred to as MS. There seems to be a lot of ignorance around this disease - and that's to be expected. It's...

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Kiva - Microloans to help beat povertyKiva - Microloans to help beat poverty I just made a loan to someone in Mozambique using a revolutionary new website called Kiva (www.kiva.org). My loaner page is here: http://www.kiva.org/lender/jasonjordan You can go to Kiva's website...

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Radical Islam in Perspective

Posted by jas | Posted in Interesting, Politics, Religion | Posted on 29-08-2010

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Hitler reacts to the 2010 Australian Election result

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ha-Ha, Interesting, Politics, Recommendations, Video | Posted on 22-08-2010

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Probably the best Downfall parody video I've seen. Well scripted and even has the words matching up in places!


Boatphone!

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ridiculous, Politics, Sad | Posted on 15-08-2010

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Took me 10 minutes to compile, but I feel better now. 8-)


The Democratic Flaw

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ha-Ha, Interesting, Politics | Posted on 12-08-2010

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The Consequences of Gay Marriage

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ha-Ha, Funny Ridiculous, Politics | Posted on 06-08-2010

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Gay Marriage

I still don't understand why people are so invested in this. If two people love each other – what's the problem?


TED Talk: Michael Specter – The Danger of Science Denial

Posted by jas | Posted in Politics, Rants, Recommendations, Scary, Video | Posted on 28-07-2010

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North Korea actually beat Brazil. OK?

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ridiculous, Interesting, Politics, Sad, Scary, Television, Video | Posted on 27-06-2010

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IRAN! You’re Surrounded!

Posted by jas | Posted in Interesting, Politics, Scary | Posted on 25-06-2010

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No longer on 6PR?

Posted by jas | Posted in House Keeping, Journal, Politics, Radio | Posted on 24-06-2010

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For the last 2 weeks, the second most common search term people type into Google to bring them to my blog is a variant of:

www.google.com.au/search?q=jason+jordan+no+longer+on+6pr

So I figure I should concisely explain in a single blog post why I'm no longer working with 6PR.

Let me start by saying there's no bad blood between us and that it was my decision to go.

Those of you who have followed my blog for a while will know I wear two hats in my working life. In one, I am the owner of PCGURU – a rapidly growing IT Support company. In the other, I am building a profile in the media.

PCGURU is not who I am. It's simply what I am building to eventually free me up enough to follow my dreams of a media career. The media doesn't pay terribly well, so you need to have some other source of income behind you!

I do lots of TV Commercials and Corporate Videos, I am a regular guest on both Sunrise and The Morning Show on Seven, I am currently working with LocoTV on a new series of GeekSpeak for iiNet and I've had roles in everything from Cloud Street through to the AC/DC movie "Thunderstruck". I even write a blog for The West Australian.

To say I love TV, Radio and Film is an understatement.

Over the last 3 years, I have been given lots of wonderful opportunities by 6PR. I presented Weekend Breakfast over the Summer of 2009 and I was asked to do fill-in shifts for Weekday Afternoons. It was fantastic and I felt right at home. The feedback I received was terrific and I have an email folder full of people who emailed to say they enjoyed what I was doing.

Unfortunately it appears my on-air style is not what 6PR is chasing right now. It's their right and prerogative to determine who goes on-air and it seems they don't feel I am the right stuff for their demographic.

I'm not angry about this – just frustrated.

I am endlessly thankful to 6PR for the opportunities they did give me – but I am not willing to simply be the Tech Talkback Guru who's on once a week to solve problems.

I want more. I want a career in radio and television and I'm not prepared to sit quietly in a pigeon-hole.

Once I discovered 6PR didn't require my hosting services, I put the word out to see if there would be opportunities for me elsewhere. It seems my reputation precedes me somewhat…. 8-)

I am now doing tech commentary at the ABC and I'm looking forward to whatever other opportunities Aunty may have for me.

I'm also going to be filming a new series of Geek Speak for iiNet as well as hosting a new current affairs TV Show on West TV

But I can't get away from my love of talkback. So I'm currently in discussions with West TV over the concept of doing a weekly LIVE talkback TV show. I know it's been tried before in the Eastern States some years back – but not here in Perth. I hear there are similar shows that work really well in Europe.

Anyway, I'm hoping that one day 6PR may reconsider their opinion and I'll have the opportunity once more to entertain, goad, argue and laugh with the wonderful audience who love talkback as much as I do. 

If you'd like to get in touch with 6PR to let them know your thoughts, you can contact them here: http://www.6pr.com.au/contact-us.html

If you'd like to drop me a line to tell me what you think, you can do so here: http://www.jasonjordan.com.au/contact/


Scary – It’s literally raining oil in Louisiana

Posted by jas | Posted in Gross, Interesting, Politics, Sad, Scary, Video | Posted on 24-06-2010

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Poll: Who are you going to vote for in the Federal Election?

Posted by jas | Posted in Politics, Polls | Posted on 17-06-2010

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I'm testing out a new poll/survey tool for my blog. I figure a popular poll will be a political one.

Who will you vote for in the Federal Election?

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Gulf Oil Spill Live Cams

Posted by jas | Posted in Interesting, Politics, Recommendations, Sad, Scary, Video | Posted on 09-06-2010

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The Gulf Oil Spill is going from bad to worse. It's catastrophic. I'm reading experts in the field saying this is the worst environmental disaster in living history.

See for yourself. 12 Live Camera feeds of the oil/gas billowing out.

http://www.sanaracreations.fi/rov-feeds/index.html


Fast-Roping 101

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ha-Ha, Politics | Posted on 05-06-2010

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The Global Debt Crisis explained by Clarke & Dawe

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ha-Ha, Funny Ridiculous, Interesting, Politics, Recommendations, Sad, Scary, Video | Posted on 25-05-2010

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No Parknig

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ha-Ha, Politics | Posted on 23-05-2010

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My solution to the Tobacco issue

Posted by jas | Posted in Politics, Rants, Theory | Posted on 30-04-2010

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I'm really not sure why we continue to allow people to use tobacco. We've established it's a dangerous, addictive substance, yet we continue to permit its sale. Something just ain't right.

Is it a voting concern? Are they worried there are still enough Smokers to influence the outcome of an election?

Or is it a revenue concern? Losing the taxation revenue generated from tobacco sales would certainly have an impact on consolidated revenue at both a State and Federal level.

So here's my idea.

Starting today, all tobacco products are treat as Pharmacy-Only Medicines.  

If you want to smoke, you need to get it over the counter at your local Chemist.  This will instantly reduce its availability to young people.

Starting January 1, 2015 – Tobacco products become prescription-only.

Existing addicts can get their fix and can continue to smoke (if they choose) until they eventually pass away (hopefully from natural causes). No scripts will be issued for anyone under 18 and that age rolls forward each year so that we eventually reach a point where no new smokers can exist unless they're growing it themselves.

This method allows those who want to keep smoking to do so, maintains a diminishing revenue for the Government and limits the opportunity for anyone to start a new habit. It also reduces the ability for organised crime to get involved as Addicts will get their fix far cheaper by using official channels.

This could also work for most of the other drug addictions we have in society.

Interested in your thoughts.


Editorial Cartoon Win.

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ha-Ha, Politics, Technological | Posted on 27-01-2010

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via @NewtonMark


A *Brilliant* Open Letter – Sung to Lily Allen.

Posted by jas | Posted in Interesting, Music, Politics, Recommendations, Video | Posted on 28-09-2009

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It’s about time "The Man" started recognising that sharing is not the same as stealing.


Presidential Consistency

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ha-Ha, Interesting, Politics, Video | Posted on 27-09-2009

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Barack Obama’s amazingly consistent smile from Eric Spiegelman


Sexist Chick

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ha-Ha, Politics | Posted on 07-07-2009

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