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The Democratic Flaw

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

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We can repair *anything*

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ha-Ha | Posted on 11-08-2010

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The Morning Show: Exorcising your Ex.

Posted by jas | Posted in Television | Posted on 11-08-2010

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People want Tech Talkback!

Posted by jas | Posted in Interesting, Radio, Recommendations, Technological, West TV | Posted on 09-08-2010

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Here's some excerpts from emails I've received since Friday 6 August. That's 19 emails in 3 days.

The people have spoken!

It seems they want someone who can solve technology problems on the radio as well as also doing something on TV.

Now of course, Ryan is doing a sterling job in my place on @6PR – but everyone has a different way of approaching problem solving. I'm pretty sure there's room for two.

Let's see if we can get @720perth interested!

What do you think? Add your comments below.


 

I must admit I miss your tech segments on 6PR. There are not many radio segments I try to take in as a matter of course, but yours was/is definitely one.  The 6PR talkback aspect was good coz it gave air to a wide range of problems, which I found good to learn from. 

Whilst I am an Apple man, the rest of my family are Windows based, and I am the one who has to sort their problems for them. Coz of you, we are Trend based now….

Would definitely prefer a radio slot by you as it would be more practicable for me as compared to TV.  Thus assuming 6PR is finished for you now, I would think approaching the ABC for talkback would be the way to go, but not sure how commercial reality would affect your ability to recommend brands and stuff.
Rob McDonald

 

 

I support the idea of you conducting a full half hour and I mean a FULL HALF HOUR of both tech talk and talkback to people with problems or confusion about the operation of their pc's.

It would be a great deal better to have this segment on the radio during the working week and during working hours, the less than 15 minutes that James Lush gives you on a Sat morning is hardly worth it.

I am prepared to email this to the ABC and to West TV.
John Bryant

 

I would LOVE to see you back on radio and hope the ABC could see the value of this to their station and ratings, I use to look forward to your talkback shows and would gladly tune in to ABC radio for your show,,I do not normally tune into ABC radio but would do so if you where on it.
Cathy Warger
 
 
i think u should go for the phone in idea on west tv 
Scott & Amanda
 
 
Love to see a talk back on West TV, but would email 720 if needed.
Glennys Fragomeni
 
 
I would like to see a tech help session in any media. My own interest is in Linux variants and discussion on these would be especially welcomed by me.
Brian Steele
 
 
I really miss you on 6pr. Looking forward to having you on somthing on tv.
Brian Mitchell
 
 
I am still in shock that you left 6pr. You said that at the ABC, they would give you more freedom for exploring your radio image. 

This, to me hasn't happened. I loved hearing your advice and your no-nonsense approach to tech issues.

I want you back in a regular spot, 6pr or ABC. Doesn't matter.

T.V. ?? On the weekend yes but during the week, were all at work and don't watch the box. 

You have my full support for a twice weekly show during the week and a spot on the weekend.

The world is moving forward and to keep up, we have to know what there is to know and you always gave us that up to date advice. 

We need you back. At all cost's. How about a live web-cam every weekend where we can log in and enjoy.
Gerrit Braun
 
 
In my opinion the best way to answer question and demonstrate visually on how to go about solving computer problems is via the TV programme.  
John Delborrello
 
 
I would definately watch a TV show on computers, how to advice, new technology, problem solving and related issues .
 
There is nothing like it on TV and the format would be perfect for everyone who uses a computer or is interested in technology.
 
You could have an advice section via viewer emails, guest experts and a new product slot.
 
The only show like it would be 'Cybershack' but channel nine seems to put that show on and off air at their whim if it is still on the air at all.
J Fulton
 
 
I would like a TV Talkback Segment.
Cilla W.
 
 
My 2 cents. Definately include mobile technology in a tech talk segment. I'm not just talking Blackberry but rather all mobile internet, social networking and email. 
Greg Myers
 
 
I’d prefer to hear you back on 6pr (and I’ve let them know too!)
I really miss your segments, very informative and interesting and I’ve learnt a lot listening to you!
Rhonda Gittos
 
 
A Tech Help segment should return to radio.
Robert Barham
 

I for one, would like a tech support show on the ABC, or where ever, I'm a bit of a Techie, and miss listening to you on air, I have picked  up a few skills from these shows.
 
I do think a show on channel 44 would work, just a matter of  getting people to rescan there TVs, so they at least have the channel, then get the word out that the show exists, the potential for such a show would be huge (well I believe so), hope it all works out, if I can help,I sure will……..
Rod Moss
 
 
I think it's a great idea having a Tech Help segment.  Even better to have it on TV so that when you are talking about something tangible like external drives, mother boards or ram and loads of other bits, you will be able to show us oldies what the hell it looks like so we know what it is.  I think you tend to remember better too if you see the face that is talking about things of interest. 
Ray Wilson
 
 
After 10 weeks away in Europe do I not only find there's been a change in Prime Minister, but there's also no PC Guru on 6PR!!!!!!
 
Bring back PC Guru for the masses, or have it introduced to ABC 720, there is a need for your invaluable advice and assistance!!!!!!!!!
Giovanni Virgo
 
 
I REALLY wish you could get back onto 6pr with your guru segment as I listen to that station every day – such a shame that you had to quit.
Ronnie Harper
 
 
I SO miss you on 6PR.  I haven’t rescanned my channels yet to get Channel 44, but will do so soon.   
Val Sheppard

I'm really interested in your comments.
 
Do you want Tech Talkback on the ABC? Do you want to see tech talkback like I did on @6PR but live on West TV each week?


I want your TV

Posted by jas | Posted in West TV | Posted on 07-08-2010

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I realise this is an odd blog post, but it's worth a try.

I'm a Board Member at West TV. We don't have the biggest budget in the world, so where possible we try to make use of donations and bartering.

We're currently chasing some studio monitors. What would work well is those big old-style CRT TVs that people leave on the verge – or even the older non-high definition plasma screens that no one seems to want anymore.

If you have either of these – and you're happy to pass them through to West TV – let me know and I'll organise for them to be collected.

Of course, if you're feeling particularly generous and you'd like to help us out with getting full high-definition screens, we'd love you to death.

If you're involved in the retail of this kind of product and you'd like to strike some kind of deal involving getting some advertising on the station – we're always happy to chat.

Thanks!


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?


Girl is go for launch

Posted by jas | Posted in Scary, Video | Posted on 04-08-2010

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You win.

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ha-Ha | Posted on 04-08-2010

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Nothing to do?

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ha-Ha | Posted on 04-08-2010

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Nerds Win

Posted by jas | Posted in Interesting, Theory | Posted on 01-08-2010

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Keyboard Man

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ha-Ha, Video | Posted on 01-08-2010

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Recognise him? Seen Office Space?


You better think.

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ha-Ha | Posted on 29-07-2010

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The Morning Show: Chatroulette

Posted by jas | Posted in Interesting, Technological, Television, Video | Posted on 28-07-2010

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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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Moonwalk Videobombing

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ha-Ha, Video | Posted on 27-07-2010

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Please let this become a meme.


Connocting Poopie

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ha-Ha | Posted on 27-07-2010

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Poo on a stick

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ridiculous, Gross, Video | Posted on 24-07-2010

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You suck at parking

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ha-Ha | Posted on 23-07-2010

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Illiterate?

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ha-Ha | Posted on 23-07-2010

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Obey!

Posted by jas | Posted in Funny Ha-Ha | Posted on 23-07-2010

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