Author: malliemcg
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How to comment on photos
An awesome article that encourages people to comment on photo’s intelligently. Certainly something I’d love for some of my photo’s would be nice to see more people (especially on sites like flickr) make a comment with more thought involved to it than, great, crap, i love it etc. The article is pretty good – gives…
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Watermelon Curry
Watermelon Curry. Half a small watermelon or quarter of a large one. 4 garlic cloves, crushed. 1 pinch turmeric powder. 1 tsp cumin seeds. 6 – 8 cardamom pods. 1 tsp hot chili powder. 1 cup coconut milk. Peel the watermelon and cut the flesh into bite-sized cubes. Fry the garlic, cumin seeds and cardamom…
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Blu-Ray : Why is it going no where
Blu-Ray why is it not gaining consumer traction, quite franky I believe the answer is really quite simple and the studios are somewhat retard for not waking up and making this format the DVD killer that it could be – PRICE. Currently those studios that are bringing their back catalogue to market are tying to…
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Wirra Wirra – “Sparrows Lodge” Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
This Cab Sauv from Wirra Wirra is a fantastic drop. I think it deserves a phwoar 😉 Seems the 2006 goes for $30/btl I’d suspect that I got mine on sale somewhere for around the $20 mark but I still think it would be worth $30AUD as price of admission. The nose is fantastic and…
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The joys of a good drop of wine.
It seems that having the occasional drop of red wine could really be good for you.? The catch is that it seems the resveratrol is something that is very helpful for your health and diet and can be found in red wine (albeit in small quantities) yet not so much in white wine. So don’t…
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Itty bitty PC’s – not quite right
Now with the common availability of wireless internet connection over 3G phone networks having a portable computer is now feasible for many people there seems to be a dearth of decent portable computers to suit my needs Things like the eeePC from ASUS seem almost ideal but there are a few issues with it ?…
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Customer service done right – Kingsleys
Kingsleys Crab and Steak House have recently made me very happy in the way that they have handled an issue I had with them, and it’s always nice to have a happy story to tell regarding customer service. The not so nice: I came in this morning to two marketing emails from Kingsleys (which I…
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Women who drink wine avoid dementia, study says
Women who drink wine avoid dementia, study says Want a long an happy marriage, especially one where you can interact well into your twilight years – share your wine with your partner! Sounds like a good reason to pop a bottle.
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Jim Barry – Three Little Pigs Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec(Clare Valley) 2004
This interesting blend of Shiraz, Cab Sauv and Malbec is rather tasty but beginning to show its age. Smell – hint of menthol, red fruit and red berries. Taste – Chunky wine with a great weight and phenomenal finish. Black fruits and berries up front, some slightly sour(this was nice, somewhat juicy) fruit and spices…
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate – Shiraz (2006)
2005 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz – Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Coonawarra (2/22/2008)This is a pop and pour – decanted for 4 hours and all the nice nose blew away :(, at the end left with strong menthol – which completely overshadowed hints of blueberry, plum and liquorice. Hints of cream and vanilla on the…