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Uruguay think they out Smarted the Socceroo's but have they?

2005-10-26T01:12:00.000+10:00

The war for the Last spot in the World Cup is hotting up but have the Uruguan tactics back fired?

Heres there Tactic:

URUGUAY will push back the kick-off of the opening match of the World Cup qualifiers against Australia in an attempt to force the Socceroos to miss their flight to Sydney from Montevideo.

In yet another example of a rapidly deteriorating relationship between the ruling bodies of the two countries, Uruguayan sources confirmed yesterday that the kick-off for the November 12 match at the famous Estadio Centenario in the Uruguayan capital would be changed to 9pm, five hours later than it had been scheduled.

The Australian: Uruguay times its 'revenge' to minute [October 24, 2005]

But has it back Fired?

"It doesn't bother us too much, in fact it might be a little better because a lot of the players will be coming from the cold climate of Europe to the hot climate of South America and the 9pm start means it will be cooler for them," Arnold said.

World Cup kickoff delayed four hours

My god I hope so! Man I would love to see us play in the World Cup!

Molly

Apple Finally Launches the Australian iTunes Music Store - Aussies can now submitt their own Podcast

2005-10-25T10:51:00.000+10:00

While it has finally happen. Apple has released their Australian version of the iTunes Music Store.

Apple launches iTunes Music Store in AustraliaApple today launched the revolutionary iTunes Music Store in Australia, giving Australian music fans the same innovative features, breakthrough pricing and seamless integration with iPod that have made iTunes the world's most popular music jukebox and online music store. The iTunes Music Store is now available in 21 countries and features the most music of any digital music store in Australia with over one million songs from major and independent record labels and over 1,000 music videos. Priced at just $1.69 per song, $3.39 per video and with most albums at $16.99 including GST, the iTunes Music Store in Australia is the best way for Mac and PC users to legally discover, purchase and download music online.

Apple - Hot News

I just this morning have put up Molly's Monday Machinations - An AFL Footy Rant and hopefully it will soon be available via iTunes!

Have a look who is listened at number 7 this morning on the Podcasting feed:

And what show is Featured in the Sports Section:

Congrats to Cam and Mick and of course, Pete over at the AFL Show.

Molly

Molly's Monday Machinations - International Rules and AFLPA wanting Free Agency

2005-10-25T09:46:00.000+10:00

This week discuss the Internation rules after the first game and the AFL Players Association and their investigation into Free Agency.
I look at the International Rules, the great result by Australia and the argument that the All Australian Team should be used and that not doing so cheapens the Australian Jumper.

The Free agency is an interesting issue and one that I really can't see getting up. I think there would be some unwanted side effects (extra trading, loss of loyalty and need for changes to other rules link the trading rules). Genreally I think it would be extremely unpopular with Fans. But listen in for my full thoughts.

Click here to listen to the Show Here

Subscribe to the Feed by clicking here. (Hopefully Soon to be available via the iTunes Music Store)

Enjoy the show.
Molly

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Molly's Monday Machinations - International Rules and AFL internet rights

2005-10-23T23:00:00.000+10:00

This week discuss the Internation rules and the AFL's internet rights and what part RSS and Podcasting could play for them.

Listen to it here

The Podcast going up a little late but better late then never I say!

Enjoy,
Molly

What the Flock? A new Web Browser with the lot?

2005-10-21T16:06:00.000+10:00

What the Flock? A new browser thats what. Flock by name and flock by the reaction that you might have to it! Flock is a web browser but one with the Web 2.0, social networking time frame in mind. It has blogging built in, the ability to share photos from flickr. You can use your del.icio.us links for your favourites and much, much more. The attached photo is from my Flickr account and here are 5 things that the Flock people suggest you try:

Five ways to... get started
Getting off the ground with Flock (ayuck) isn't so hard. Really!
You just need to get a few things squared away and then you're off! To begin:

...get ready to share your favorite sites: go grab a del.icio.us account.
...get yourself a blog.
Start blogging!
Check out your history right from the search box.
Forget old-school bookmarks. Meet Flock's Favorites.

Flock

I have to check out 4 and 5 but the others I am all over!
By the way, the version available is said to be a developer version, so use at your own risk.

Molly

The "Trouble and Strife" is blogging!

2005-10-20T15:33:00.000+10:00

My wife is blogging over at MSN Spaces. She is a Pram/Stroller aholic and in order for her to get a new stroller, I told her she had to start/work on her blog! Why? Because I know she would:

A) Like it
B) Be great at it
C) Get the pram anyway

So I believe she is going to put a lot of great Baby and Child tips and tricks and experiences. We are not perfect parents by any means but Lid actually has a history in childcare (going back to Baby sitting as a 12 year old) to working in Child Care centers and now raising to great boys (well most of the time there great, see her post on Teething).

If you have any baby questions, don't hesitate to ask her, I am sure she would love to answer them (if she know the answer).

Happy Blogging Honey,

Molly (Phil)

PS. Hey Cam, I told her if she wants any further prams or Strollers, she will need to start a podcast! Could be a potiental TPN host.

Is it just me or do others think that Adam Curry is advertising for the Tobaco industry?

2005-10-15T23:41:00.000+10:00

Is it just me or do others think that Adam Curry is advertising for the Tobacco industry?
I mean otherwise why have all that using the lighter during the show and other smoking related stuff.

I smell a rat (and I think he is smoking!)!!!

Molly
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The Podcast Network do deal with Motorola

2005-10-14T10:19:00.000+10:00

Well Done Guys. This is huge for them and us, the Podcast Network listener. Why is this important you might ask? Well it means that these guys (Cam and Mick) will be able to keep the network growing, it means that they can keep the network free for the listeners and grow the network to get more great shows on to the Network.

ThePodcastNetwork :: Media Release - MOTOROLA ANNOUNCES MARKETING AGREEMENT WITH THE PODCAST NETWORK

Neil Stewart, Motorola Mobile Device’s Marketing Director for the High Growth Markets region, which includes Australia, said that the agreement breaks new ground for Motorola, allowing the Company to embrace new marketing vehicles and reach a growing breed of early adopting, media savvy consumers.
“Podcasting is clearly growing at a rapid rate and is quickly becoming a powerful marketing tool,” Mr Stewart said. “It allows us to reach out and communicate to a very targeted and worldwide consumer base and create a high impact conversation with some of our brand’s most valuable audiences on a regular basis.”

Great work and keep it up

Molly

PS. I am sure your sponspor could spare a phone for your number 1 listener! ;-)

Socceroos to face Uruguay again -- Chance for revenge

2005-10-14T07:35:00.000+10:00

Well yesterday the last games where played in the South American qualifying series and the 5th Place finisher was decided when Uruguay beat Argentine 1-0. This means that the South American v Oceania qualifying series will be a rematch of the last one 4 years ago between Uruguay and Australia.

Last time Australia won the home leg 1-0 but went down 3-0 in a hostile stadium in Uruguay. I remember watching the match and the heart break as we all got ourselves up for that watch and really thought this was the Socceroos chance. This time the last leg will be played in Australia and again we are confident.

Australia's own Andrew Bogut makes Preseason NBA Debut

2005-10-13T19:24:00.001+10:00

7 Foot Tall, from Croatian/Australian/Melbourne Background made his NBA Basketball debut for the Milwaukee Bucks in the preseason with 9 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists in 27 mins against the Minnesota Timberwolves. This is a nice start for the 1st pick and hopefully a long and successful career.

Here are a couple of articles on his performance:

Newcomers Help Lead Bucks Past Minnesota

"Andrew Bogut gave the Milwaukee Bucks reason to feel good about their No. 1 selection.

Bogut scored nine points and had eight of his nine rebounds in the first half as the Bucks posted a 92-89 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the preseason opener for both teams. "

And a article from a source much closure to home:

Bogut off to winning start with Bucks

"No.1 draft pick Andrew Bogut has got his NBA career off to a winning start, playing an important role in Milwaukee's 92-89 victory over Minnesota in their first official pre-season match."

Molly

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Australia's own Andrew Bogut makes Preseason NBA Debut

2005-10-13T19:24:00.000+10:00

Here are a couple of articles on his performance:

Newcomers Help Lead Bucks Past Minnesota

"Andrew Bogut gave the Milwaukee Bucks reason to feel good about their No. 1 selection.

Bogut scored nine points and had eight of his nine rebounds in the first half as the Bucks posted a 92-89 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the preseason opener for both teams. "

And a article from a source much closure to home:

Bogut off to winning start with Bucks

"No.1 draft pick Andrew Bogut has got his NBA career off to a winning start, playing an important role in Milwaukee's 92-89 victory over Minnesota in their first official pre-season match."

Molly

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New Version of Qumana released. AdGenta integration is the big feature!

2005-10-13T11:14:00.000+10:00

Got word from Tris over at Qumana that the latest version of Qumana was ready. Have got it and am trying it out.

One of the big features is its integration with the AdGenta, a new kind of ad that works on the principle that it is keyword based (and so safe to use with contextual ad networks like Google Adsense). An Example of the type of ad follows (I am sure you will all want to come and work in Australia (beautiful 23 today and we have Aussie Rules Footy as well!):

Why don't you download it and try it out. I am sure Tris will answer any questions that you have!

Great work Tris and team and keep up the good work.

Molly

PS. Have a look at there Drop Pad, its a really interesting idea. Maybe I will post about it later!

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Fuel prices - Australian Explaination for it

2005-10-11T14:31:00.000+10:00

A lot of people can't understand how we came to have an oil shortage here in our country.
Well there's a very simple answer.
Nobody bothered to check the oil.
We just didn't know we were getting low.
The reason for that is purely geographical.
Our oil is located in Bass Strait and off the coast of W. A.
BUT, All our dipsticks are in Canberra.

The Malone Show - Episode 5

2005-10-11T13:53:00.000+10:00

This week talk about:
* Last episode
* Blood tests/Fainting
* Adam Curry
* Podshow
* Transparency

<Find the Show here>

Enjoy
Molly

Is the first MediaCast Network being announced today?

2005-10-11T11:37:00.000+10:00

Cam and Mick, co-founders of The Podcast Network have hinted for a while that they could be doing something to do with video/MediaCasts. They also have just done a server re-organisation and have mentioned that they have a big (might have said huge) Announcement today. But what could it be?

Perhaps it is that their going to take the wraps off the worlds first (to my knowledge anyway) MediaCast Network (i.e. video podcasts or video available via RSS).

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Molly's Monday Machinations - AFL Trade Week Wrapup Podcast

2005-10-11T01:31:00.000+10:00

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Molly

D'OH! Lost Podcast recording this morning! #$@$#%$

2005-10-10T13:52:00.000+10:00

As the post says lost my recording of a show for Molly's Monday Machinations. I went to record it this morning but had my iRiver set on the wrong input source and so got nothing but static!!! Dam! It was a goody too. Had a good old rant about the Draft week and one particilar Player Manager. Will try to record it on my way home tonight but there never quite the same again!

Don't forget to check out the show later tonight.

TIA
Molly

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Big Announcement Monday at The Podcast Network (TPN). Have AOL been at it again?

2005-10-07T08:15:00.000+10:00

Well they have been down all week (well to new stuff anyway) but I here that they have a BIG Announcement this Monday (as well as having some new shows) at TPN. Have no idea what the announcement is but after Weblogsincs announcement, who knows!
Stay Tuned!
Molly

Ted Richards is a Swan

2005-10-06T14:58:00.000+10:00

Essendon Trade Richards as expected. Sydney pick up there second player of the trade period.

Essendon trades Richards to Sydney

Essendon has completed its second trade deal of the week with Ted Richards to become a Sydney Swan next season. The Bombers traded Richards and draft selection 55 in exchange for draft selection 19 and 51. The trade now means Essendon has another first round draft pick to go with its first selection at number seven.

This will be insurance for the Fact that they will probably lose Jason Sandington.

Molly

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Another Trade done - McConnell dealt to Kangaroos

2005-10-06T13:56:00.000+10:00

Well, Well. Another trade done. The Kangaroo's get Daniel McConnell and selection no. 18, West Coast has received selections 13 and 29.

McConnell dealt to Kangaroos:

West Coast Eagles recruiting manager Trevor Woodhouse was pleased with the exchange.

“We’re happy with that outcome,” he said. “Moving five spots up in the first selection, five in the second selection and 16 in the third selection, after finishing runner-up in the competition, puts us in another good position for our drafting.”

I wonder what this means for the Roo's interest in Hay? This might strengthen the resolve over wanting to get Motlop to Brisbane for Pick 9.
Will have to wait and see.

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Molly

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Trade Week Day 3 - Hay deal, Lance stays, Spider and more

2005-10-06T02:45:00.000+10:00

Day three saw two "Minor" trades but there is a monster looming:

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Richard Cole becomes the thrid Player Traded

2005-10-05T14:18:00.000+10:00

Richard Cole from Collingwood to Essendon for Pick 23.

More details here: Cole a Bomber now:

Essendon recruiting manager Adrian Dodoro said the club was rapt to gain Cole after it initially wanted to pick him up four years ago.

"We were very keen to get him at the draft in 2001 but things didn’t work out. We have gone the long way about it but we have got him here now and we are all really pleased about that," Dodoro...

Another run of the mill trade. The big things are still to come. Rumor that something will be announced at 4pm today.

Stay tuned (Subscibe to the RSS feed with this link: http://feeds.feedburner.com/Mollyzine-Afl)

Enjoy,
Molly

Second Trade done - Chambers from Cats to Sydney for Pick 35

2005-10-05T13:51:00.000+10:00

"Paul has always given us 100 per cent whenever we have called on him and we wish him success at Sydney," Thompson told gfc.com.au.

In some peoples mind this puts to bed the thoughts on the Spider Everitt from the Hawks to Swans, yet in other quarters it is thought that Chambers maybe part of a deal to get Spider.

Spida wants to end career as Swan

Yet on the AFL site today this: Everitt will stay: Hawks

Stay tune and subscribe for the latest news!

Enjoy,
Molly

2006 AFL Draw released - Heres the Draw and analysis

2005-10-04T15:52:00.000+10:00

Here it is, the AFL Draw and an analysis of the draw:

AFL Draw for 2006
Analysis of the 2006 Draw

Enjoy,
Molly

First Trade done!!! Watts traded to St Kilda

2005-10-04T14:12:00.000+10:00

Well it was Tuesday before 1pm and the first trade done! Adelaide have sent Furgus Watts to the Saints for there 1st Round pick, number 17.

Watts traded to St Kilda

St Kilda has won the services of Adelaide forward Fergus Watts in exchange for their first round selection - No.17 overall - to complete the first deal of the 2005 trade period.

This is one of the big trades that need anyone elses involvement so was done early.

Stay tuned for more news!

Molly

First Day of Trade week, interesting but no trades yet

2005-10-03T23:11:00.000+10:00

An interesting first day of trade week but no actual trades. Thought I would link into some of the articles writen so far.

Molly's Monday Machinations - Monday of Trade Week edition

2005-10-03T21:40:00.000+10:00

Hi All,
Mollys Monday Machination for this week looks at trade week and the possible trades and some of the players. Some of the teams that have been especially active are Hawthorn, Melboure, Fremantle, North Melbourne, Carlton and Richmond to name a few. I also have a little look at what I think should happen with the trade period (i.e. how it is processed) and why clubs (and fans) are relucant to let favourite players go and build for the future.

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Flipper the firing dolphin let loose by Katrina - True or False - You Decide

2005-10-03T14:27:00.000+10:00

One site says: Flipper the firing dolphin let loose by Katrina

Another say not: Urban Legends Reference Pages: Hurricane Katrina (Killer Dolphins)

Its up to you to decide what to believe.

Molly

Followup on Reel Review Radio and Netfilx. Michael proven wrong.

2005-10-03T13:58:00.000+10:00

A while ago on my old blog, I examined a case of Blog Whinging in which, Michael Geoghegan of Reel Review Radio (and now author of a Podcasting Book) was having a whine about how he was rejected by Netflix (I believe they do video renting over the internet) for the Affiliates program (after seeing his original post on Robert Scobles Blog). The message seemed to be an automatic message and offered an email address to sort it out. Michael at this stage hadn't take Netflix up on their support offering to contact them directly, instead he decided to use his blog to bad mouth Netflix (and advertise the fact that he went with Blockbusters program).

Mike Sheahan's Top 50 in the Herald-Sun

2005-10-01T07:49:00.000+10:00

Mike Sheahan has released his end of year top 50 so ready for the debate to start (sure the boys on Footytalk.com.au will discuss it in there next show). Ben Cousins deservedly gets top billing, with Barry Hall a close 2nd.

Spiders On Coffee

2005-09-30T13:41:00.000+10:00

This is your Spider. This is your Spider on Coffee. Check out the images below of what different drugs do to spiders:

Check out the full article here: Spiders On Coffee

Enjoy,

Molly

From the AFL Blog: Who to draft?

2005-09-30T13:21:00.000+10:00

Another entry on the AFL blog this time on the Draft. Let me take time to again plea to Telstra/AFL.Com.au: "Please add RSS feed to the blog!".

Who to draft?

"They're all likely types from good families.

On 26 November, they'll be precisely the players their clubs were looking for and in all likelihood, the 16 AFL recruiting managers will look at their new recruits and not believe their good fortune at how they were still available when it came time to pick."

Looking forward to the draft. Look for my Hawks to have at least 3 First round picks (probably 3 in top 13, maybe 4 if the Hawks Trade Hay to the Roos (after the Roos trade Motlop to Brisbane for pick 8)). I believe that they are going to show the Draft Live on Free-to-Air and I for one will be watching.

Enjoy,

Molly

AFL Blog - 3 Entries I haven't blog yet -

2005-09-30T13:01:00.000+10:00

Missed a few entries on the AFL Blog so here they are.

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PSDN News: PSDN Web Seminar: Using ProDataSets in OpenEdge 10

2005-09-29T11:44:00.000+10:00

Had a customer asking about ProDatasets and the certain aspects of the value of them (including the Passing of multiple Temp-Tables as one parameter). One of things I found is that John Sadd (he wrote the book on ProDataSets - "OpenEdge Development - ProDataSets" (Buy from Amazon or see it online at the Progress Documentation Site) ) is giving a talk over at Progress Software Developer Network (PSDN) website (www.psdn.com). If you are interested in ProDataSets or just on what is coming in OpenEdge 10.1A, go check it out!

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PSDN News: Object-orientation and the Progress 4GL in OpenEdge Release 10.1A

2005-09-28T08:53:00.000+10:00

The latest PSDN News is out and Salvador Viñals has a good article on the up and comming 10.1A Object Orientation in the Progress 4GL Langauge.

New MMM Podcast up

2005-09-27T13:30:00.000+10:00

Check out my latest thoughts on the week in AFL on the Molly's Monday Machination Podcast.

See the latest post here: http://mollyzine.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=23430#

Or Subscribe in your RSS Feed or Podcatcher with the following link: http://feeds.feedburner.com/Malones-MMM

Enjoy,

Molly

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From the AFL Blog: Barry gets to play

2005-09-22T15:17:00.000+10:00

I think their starting to struggle over at the AFL Blog. This is pretty much their whole post ( I Thought I'd better leave out a line in case I was accused of just stealing their post).

Barry gets to play:

"Barry Hall is playing in the Grand Final, with the new tribunal system giving the Swans every opportunity to have his suspension reduced to a reprimand."

Wow guys, I am blown away by this insight. This would have been a much better post if they had an RSS feed that would have automatically brought the result to my RSS Reader and if they had this post up as soon as it happened. Like this its useless.

On the Hall issue its self, I discussed it in my Mollys Monday Machination (new host, New RSS of just the podast), Barry was dumb but I think this result is fine (although I think they need to clean up the in play/behind play). The problem my come next year when/if Barry does the same thing next year and gets 2 or 3 weeks due to the held over points and the extra loading for having a bad record. This is already causing confusion where people are saying that results are inconsistent when sometimes its this bad record/good record loading.

Enjoy the Grand Final this week.

Molly

Discuss: cameron reilly: Two million Aussies on broadband isn't enough

2005-09-22T11:04:00.000+10:00

Cameron Reilly (Co-founder, CEO, Executive Producer, {Insert Random Title here} at The Podcast Network ) wrote about Australia's take up of Broadband and blamed Telstra's Policys for the lack of take up.

cameron reilly: Two million Aussies on broadband isn't enough:

"The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced yesterday that there are almost 2.2 million Australians on broadband, in other words, about 10% of the population. To put that into a global perspective, as of December 2004, according to the OECD broadband report, ten countries already had >10% broadband penetration. You can bet those numbers have improved in the last six months."

He had some people who commented, including "Wilson" that included this Comment on the plans available and the downfalls:

"Granted, several ISPs offer plans with uncapped usage, or usage limited by throttling, but that's still not enough (and uncapped usage tends to be too expensive). Trust me, nothing cools someone's enthusiasm so much as having to keep an eye on a traffic meter."

It's my Birthday, where did that Turtle go?

2005-09-21T00:24:00.000+10:00

Well I have been a bit slack posting this, but on the 26th of August, my youngest son, Alexander, turned 1. On the next day we had a lovely party at the Elwood Beach house.

From the AFL Blog: Hype as large as ever

2005-09-19T18:07:00.000+10:00

The AFL Blogs entry for Monday has a look at the build up to the Grand Final and the fact that Melbourne is still into it even though no truly Melbourne team is left (you could argue that the Swans are still partially South Melbourne):

Hype as large as ever:

"Two days into Grand Final week and it doesn¿t appear to have made a squat of difference in Melbourne that the big one on that one day in September features two teams from outside Victoria."

I have to say I am thinking of taking my son down to some of the celebrations as I have take some time off and he is really into footy at the moment, I think he might get a buzz even if there aren't any Hawks involved (although still hoping that Hodgy (Luke Hodge) might be doing the rounds as the Brownlow Medalist).

Happy Blogging and enjoy Grand Final Week,

Molly

New Service Pack for OpenEdge 10.0B released

2005-09-19T17:53:00.000+10:00

Hi All,

Just letting you know that the latest Service Pack for 10.0B (10.0B03) was released over the weekend and is available for download from the Progress Software Electronic Download Center:

http://www.progress.com/esd

Happy Blogging and Making Progress,

Molly

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From the AFL Site: Hall, Gaspar get a week

2005-09-19T12:38:00.000+10:00

Update, the AFL have announced that Hall and Gaspar received a week.

Hall, Gaspar get a week:

"Sydney's Barry Hall and West Coast's Travis Gaspar are both set to miss the 2005 AFL Grand Final after being offered one-match suspensions by the match review panel."

Let the fun and commentary begin! On commentary, check out Molly's Monday Machinations at:

http://mollyzine-afl.blogspot.com/2005/09/mollys-monday-machinations-afl-finals_19.html Enjoy and Stay subscribed for the news,

Molly

Mollys Monday Machinations - AFL Finals Week 3 - Barry Hall incident and The Brownlow

2005-09-19T11:13:00.000+10:00

Hey All,

This weeks Molly's Monday Machinations (as referenced in the footytalk.com.au podcast) is up and talks about the following topics:

1) Barry Hall's Punch on Matt McGuire and should he miss the Grand Final

2) The Brownlow and why the Umpires are the right people to vote on it

Have a listen here.

Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe.

TIA

Molly

From the AFL Blog: A Saintly post-mortem

2005-09-18T08:32:00.000+10:00

What a heart breaking loss for the Saints, maybe just as heart breaking as the loss for the Cats last week. The scores weren't as close and the Swan's totally out classed them in the end but the Saints where expected to do better. The AFL Blog looked at the Saints in one of the latest posts.

A Saintly post-mortem :
"So now the post-mortems start for the Saints. Grant Thomas will no doubt have his bashers, because Thomas-bashing is a favourite pastime for people inside footy and outside, as well."

Mollys Monday Machinations - AFL Finals Week 2 - Wet Ground, Kicking in danger and Geelong

2005-09-16T16:02:00.000+10:00

Hey All,

A special welcome to those coming over from the Blog Herald site.

This weeks Molly's Monday Machinations (as referenced in the footytalk.com.au podcast) is up and talks about the following topics:

1) Wet Ground in Sydney for the Cats V Swans game

2) The injury suffered by Jeff White when accidentally kicked in the head by Steven King

3) Geelong and Rex Hunt's Comments on there Performance.

Have a listen here.

Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe.

TIA
Molly

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Survivor Tonight on Channel 9 in Australia!

2005-09-16T13:19:00.000+10:00

For those reality TV junkies like myself, you would be interested to note that Channel 9 here in Australia has the first episode of the Latest Survivor (Survivor Guatemala) on tonight (Friday, 16th of September). Should be good (as always) especially the fact that they are having there "Toughest challenge ever" and then "two twists" in the first hour. Can't wait.

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From the AFL Blog: St Kilda's selection poser

2005-09-15T15:59:00.000+10:00

Been a busy week and fallen behind following the AFL's blog. This post they look at St Kilda's injury concerns and what they might do.

St Kilda's selection poser:

"With St Kilda looking set to welcome back key trio Max Hudghton, Matt Maguire and Brendon Goddard from injury for Friday night's preliminary final against Sydney at the MCG, the key question is who makes way from the team which performed so magnificently to beat Adelaide at AAMI Stadium in the qualifying final."

The other thing they have to worry about is not bringing to many injured players in to there team. I have seen teams play well with injures, bring a whole heap of players in that are returning from injury and then do down hill quickly. Lets hope they are smart with this as I would love to see them make the Grand Final (even though I will get brief from my Father-in-Law).

Happy Blogging,

Molly

I feel Naked today! (No iRiver today)

2005-09-12T13:30:00.000+10:00

As I say, feeling a bit naked as I forgot to bring my iRiver H320 to work today. I normally listen to Podcasting on it during the day just to have a little noise in the back ground. One of the Podcasts that I have been listening to lately is (Cool) Shite on the Tube.

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From the AFL Blog: Where to for Port Adelaide?

2005-09-12T13:07:00.000+10:00

How the mighty have fallen. First the Lions ravaged by injuries miss the finals and now Port out in the second week of the finals to cross town rival, the Adelaide Crows.

The AFL Bloggers gave there minimum thoughts:

Where to for Port Adelaide?:

"Port Adelaide is now a club with much thinking to do.Port looked great over the last few weeks of the season before running into the Crows, and it may be that Mark Williams decides to keep faith in most of the blokes who finished the season reasonably well and led the club to the flag the year before."

To me, they need to start again with youth. Go for young players and start again. There are very few trade bargains to be had and the Draft is the place to start again.

Happy Blogging,

Molly

From the AFL Blog: Fantastic final quarters

2005-09-12T13:03:00.000+10:00

After great finish on Friday night, this is what the AFL Blog has to say:

Fantastic final quarters:"Nick Davis may not have written his names into the history books with his four-goal final quarter against Geelong on Friday night, but he has etched himself a name in football folklore."

My Heart goes out to the Geelong supports (including my Dad). The team played fairly well but Rex Hunt put on the Radio on Saturday, they can't be happy with their result and it wasn't a good effort because they lost. These are strong thoughts but internally in the club this has to be their mindset. In dealing with the press, they can take a softer line and say it was a good effort, but really need to rise above this and move forward.

Happy Blogging,

Molly

AFL Blog: Postcard from Sydney

2005-09-09T14:33:00.000+10:00

Another post from the AFL Blog.

Postcard from Sydney :

"We're well and truly into the finals series and Sydney has turned on some classic Spring weather ahead of Friday night's semi-final against Geelong at the SCG. There's a forecast maximum temperature of 21C on Thursday, followed by a top of 23C on Friday and 27C on Saturday!"

To hear my thoughts on Bomber Thompson's comment about the 7 day break, check out Molly's Monday Machinations: http://mollyzine-afl.blogspot.com/2005/09/mollys-monday-machinations-afl-finals.html

Happy Blogging,

Molly

Episode 4 - The Video Edition - Cool Music Video producer - Muvee AutoProducer

2005-09-09T10:05:00.000+10:00

Finally! Finally! Finally! I have the video uploaded (after much stuffing around with Our Media) and its ready to publish it.

I think its really cool. Not just that its of my kids. Not just because I am really liking the music of Brother Love (This track is Summertime). Its the Application that I used to make the Video that's so cool!

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Ian Dixon (and others) - Microsoft Home in London, UK

2005-09-08T18:33:00.000+10:00

Another first (as far as I know) for The Podcast Network (TPN) with one of there presenters, Ian Dixon of the Media Center Show and F1 Show (or as I like to know it, the Mark Webber Bashing Podcast), appearing on Microsoft's famous Channel 9 MediaCast:

Ian Dixon (and others) - Microsoft Home in London, UK :

"Ian Dixon starts this one off. He's not a Microsoft employee but has a great podcast that talks about the Windows Media Center. We met up with him at the Microsoft Home in London. That's a showcase for Microsoft technologies. After talking with Ian we walk through the home and get a tour. Since this home is by invitation only, it's an exclusive chance to get a look. Don't miss the cool gadgets including a mirror that has a monitor built in."

Congratulations Ian.

Molly

From the AFL Blog: Forget the niceties!

2005-09-07T15:42:00.000+10:00

Another piece from the AFL Blog:

Forget the niceties!:

"A magnificent piece of journalism appeared in the 'Adelaide Advertiser' today (Wednesday) featuring quotes from Adelaide chief executive Steven Trigg and Port Adelaide's All Australian Kane Cornes about Saturday night's civil war/AFL semi final at AAMI Stadium between the Crows and the Power. "

Molly

I want my, I want my, I want my Nerd TV!

2005-09-07T10:53:00.000+10:00

Robert Cringely's Nerd TV went live today and I am grabbing a copy as I type.

His first guest:

Andy Hertzfeld
The first Macintosh programmer...ever

Robert is a visionary in my opinion and has made the interviews availabe in a multiude of formats (including just the audio which has to be one of the best ideas).

Check it out at http://www.pbs.org/cringely/nerdtv!

Molly

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Cricinfo - ECB plan Trafalgar Square victory parade

2005-09-07T02:02:00.000+10:00

The fifth and final Ashes test starts Thursday and if you ever wanted to see the Englishes confidence, check out this:

Cricinfo - ECB plan Trafalgar Square victory parade:

"The Greater London Authority has offered the ECB use of Trafalgar Square for a victory parade, in the event of England winning The Ashes at The Oval next week. England, who lead the series 2-1, need to win or draw the final Test against Australia to reclaim the Ashes, which they haven't held for 18 years. "

Well this is a bit risky in my opinion. The English have played very well and haven't give the Aussies a chance to get on top but even with this there wins came by 2 runs (or 1 meter as I heard someone describe how much wider Lees last scoring shot needed to be for it to go for 4 and the Aussies to win) and 3 Wickets (very nervous chase). We all forget that the Aussies win came by about 200 odd runs! Yet the media are writing the Aussies off.

Beware the Wounded Aussie!

Go Aussies!

Molly

Mollys Monday Machinations - AFL - Finals Week 1 - Kanagroo's, Umpiring (again) and 7 day breaks

2005-09-06T23:27:00.000+10:00

Hi all,

The first week of the Finals are over and the Demons and Kangaroos join the teams watching from the side lines. This means that on Monday I recorded the MMM and gave to the boys at Footytalk.com.au. This week I talk about the Kangaroos, Umpires (again) and Bomber Thompson and the 7 day break. Enjoy!

AFL Blog - The unluckiest exclusion? (From the All Australian team)

2005-09-06T15:59:00.000+10:00

Another "Blog" post on the AFL site (where is the RSS Feed):

The unluckiest exclusion? :

"What was the most contentious All-Australian selection?

For mine, it has to be the exclusion of Melbourne goalsneak Russell Robertson.

If ever a player's form over a season entitled him to be selected in a certain position in the All-Australian team it was Robertson in the forward pocket of the 2005 team."

Feedburner giving users option to Splice in Red Cross Ad

2005-09-06T10:14:00.000+10:00

Just a quick one to point to Feedburner (the RSS/Feed guys) and the fact that their giving their users an opportunity to slice (add) Red Cross Ads to there feeds. I am in the process of updating my feeds. If your with Feedburner, perhaps you should as well. Its a small thing, but everything helps.

Your in our prays.

Molly

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Wheres the video? Liberated Syndication offer for people donating to Katrina Appeal

2005-09-06T09:52:00.000+10:00

Well I have been talking about this video for a while and yet it (and a latest show) haven't turned up (sorry to 10 or so people (or Bots)) that are subscribed. I have been hosting my shows at Ourmedia (a free media hosting service) but am having all sorts of problems uploading my video file.

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Mollyzine - AFL: Where to for the Kangaroos?

2005-09-05T18:04:00.000+10:00

Mollyzine - AFL: Where to for the Kangaroos?: "Where to for the Kangaroos?:
'Make no mistake the Kangaroos are still a long way off again being a premiership contender after their humiliating exit from the 2005 AFL finals series on Sunday.

In their first finals appearance since 2002, the Roos were humiliated by 87 points by Port Adelaide at Telstra Dome - even though Port went into the game in eighth spot while the Roos had finished fifth.'"

Latest Toyota Ad - Dermott and the 1989 Grand Final

2005-09-05T13:46:00.000+10:00

Well the very entertaining Toyota Classic footy Moments has released another Ad and this time looks at the "Bone Crashing Grand final of 1989". This was a classic between my Mighty Hawks and the Cats. It was a very physical match in which one of the Hawks, Diper, played out the game with a punctured lung and another, Dermott, took a huge hit.

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AFL Site now Blogging - Where's the RSS feed? - What a Game

2005-09-05T13:29:00.000+10:00

Well finals are here in the AFL (and unfortunately the Hawks aren't in them, will have wait for Brownlow Night and then onto the Draft) and the AFL site (run by Telstra is Blogging). This is good to see (maybe they might have a podcast in future) but they missed the point to have an RSS feed! Here a copy of one of them and I will link to more in future:

You couldn't ask for a better match to start the 2005 finals series. There were heroes, villains and plenty of what-ifs to contemplate in the wash-up. And it didn't need to be a shoot-out, to still be a classic. Just a few random thoughts:

Click Here for the Rest of the entry:

Happy Blogging and Go Willo!

Molly

Mollys Monday Machinations - Week 22 - Runners or Pests?

2005-09-02T15:13:00.000+10:00

Hi all, I know its Friday but here is the week 22 version of Molly's Monday Machinations. This week I look at the Runners, why there pests. Also have a follow up to the UmpireGate/Umpires in the Sky media Beat up. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN (or preferably, subscribe to the feed below)

Subscribe to FootyTalk.com.au here: http://footytalk.com.au/wordpress/wp-rss2.php

Subscribe to My AFL Blog and the MMM Podcast here: http://feeds.feedburner.com/Mollyzine-Afl

Happy Blogging and Podcasting,

Molly

To Affiliate or not to Affiliate, What is the Question?

2005-09-02T11:30:00.000+10:00

I recently have been pushing a product that I use everyday for Syncing up my iRiver with my Computer, mainly to update what Podcasts I have downloaded lately (using my podcatcher, GetRight). I wrote a nice little review (well I think so anyway) and have let people know about it. In the review I have linked to the site via my Affiliates link so that if you buy the product from my review, I get some credit (aka Dosh, Coin, Money). The Product is Allway Sync and my review is here.

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Is divx a valid format to distribute a video

2005-09-01T13:32:00.000+10:00

Have the video ready to go but not sure the best format to put it out in. The format it was originally created in was MPG but is about 100mb. I ran it through DIVX and it is much smaller (40mb). Have also done it in a format that is divx but with formatting and stuff for an iRiver (by running it through iRiverter) and its about 20mb.

So I want to know, is the Divx format fine (think it is v6. Not sure if it will work in Windows media player).

Let me know. Email me at mollyfud [at] gmail [Dot] com or leave a comment.

TIA
Molly

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Podsafe Music Network Bans Adam Curry?

2005-08-31T14:43:00.000+10:00

Was reading on the Podcasting News site about the terms of use of the Podsafe Music Network. Here is a excerpt of that:

The Producer Terms of Use limit subject matter that can be discussed in podcasts that use the network's music:

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Blogger and Includes - Can I have a standard Sidebar?

2005-08-30T16:56:00.000+10:00

Question to the Smart Web Designers/HTML/Scripters/Blogger Has:

Is there a way to have a single lot of Side Bar code that is added to each of my blogs? I run 6 odd Blogger/Blogspot blogs (see sidebar) and its a pain editing the template for each one when I want to add a new feature to the sidebar. It would be nice to have one piece of standard code that each one accesses. I can make all the code in there standard so it doesn't matter which blog it is one. I use this method as I am to cheap to pay for a paid sight (young family, tight with the money) and blogger is a nice system just doesn't have categories (Come on Google, whens this coming?).

Any help appreciate.

Happy Blogging and Designing,

Molly

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Partypoker.com signs at the Ashes?

2005-08-29T01:54:00.000+10:00

Is it just me, or is it strange to see partypoker.com ads at the Ashes Cricket?

Just a thought.

Come on Aussies, Come on Warney, Come On

2005-08-29T01:15:00.000+10:00

By the time this post is read by anyone, the match might be over, but just wanted to put out my support for the buys.

GO AUSSIES GO

Note Updating the entry behind the More link. Check it out.

Feedburner and My Improvement - Better Flickr Feeds!

2005-08-28T01:14:00.000+10:00

Read the review of Feedburner over at WorkHappy.net. Good little read about Feedburner done by Carson McComas. One of the categories that he used in his review was "What could be improved?" He said about the performance of the stats. To me one thing I would love them to do is have a Flickr option.

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Mollyzine - Podcasting, Blogging and RSS: Has Google got to Chris Pirillo?

2005-08-26T15:13:00.000+10:00

Just listening to the Live Stream of the Chris Pirillo Show stream and he is really talking up Google Talk ? Why? I haven't used the Audio Feature but is it really that good?

Let me know.

Happy Blogging and Talking (Google Talking),

Molly

Mollyzine - Progress Stuff: Service Packs Released - 9.1E02 and Dynamics 2.1B01

2005-08-25T13:42:00.000+10:00

Hi Guys,

Just thought I would let you know that 9.1E02 Service Pack for 9.1E (why aren't you on OE10 (just kidding(sort of))) and Dynamics 2.1B01 for Dynamics 2.1B/9.1E (why aren't you on OE10 (just kidding(sort of))).

Mollyzine - AFL: Molly's Monday Machinations Podcast- Week 21 - UmpireGate

2005-08-24T13:31:00.000+10:00

This is the first Podcast version of Molly's Monday Machinations (MMM).
MMM is an original production of me ranting on about something for the boys over at one of the Best Footy Podcasts (if not audio programs) on the planet, footytalk.com.au.
Listen to them for their thoughts on MMM and then I will publish it later.

Mollyzine - AFL: 20 and 4 comment wrong - It was 24

2005-08-24T13:30:00.000+10:00

In the article in Herald Sun entitled "Eddie adds fuel to comments furor", the following is reported:

"It's not necessarily whether they did anything wrong, but was it was actually said . . . well, I heard that remark," McGuire said.
". . . $20,000 and four, which I took as inference to it has cost him, being (St Kilda coach) Grant Thomas, $20,000 and the four (premiership) points."

Eddie, you got it all wrong, they didn't say 20 and 4, they said 24.

Mollyzine - AFL: Umpirer Gate: Has there been a bigger Media beat up

2005-08-23T14:02:00.000+10:00

Crap, Crap, Crap, Crap, Crap.

That's what my brother would say if he agreed with me (I haven't seen him to find out his thought, just love his quote) on the hole "...whispers in sky" (as used in the Herald Sun headline on Tuesday 23/8, which in itself is misleading as the comments where made on the Ground before take-off) affair that the media, lead by Tony "What is Ethics, could you spell that for me" Jones of Channel 9, have been salaving over. If this isn't the biggest beat up since the Jews told Pontius Pilate that Jesus was a bad man, then I aint here.