Zoot "Just Zoot"

I've recently been given some old LP's and was delighted to find that several of them were really quite collectible.  I'll blog about the rest of them latter but the gem of the LP's is an original (and in good condition) copy of "Just Zoot" by Zoot (who at the time consisted of: Darryl Cotton, Rick Springfield, Beeb Birtles and Roger Hicks).  Turns out, it's quite rare and, when available, attracts high prices.  There's one available on eBay now that they're asking about AU$500 for.

I can vaguely remember this group from my childhood but certainly remember Darryl Cotton, Rick Springfield, Beeb Birtles from their various bands and solo excursions.

Incredibox

Incredibox, get ya beats happening.  Strangely addictive.

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Australian Prime Ministers - Achievements and Failures

Okie Dokie, it doesn't get much better than this: a full and frank list of Achievents and Failures of Australian Prime Ministers: Australian Prime Ministers - Achievements and Failures

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Tintin in the Shire

Another Tintin Aussie spoof..

Death of the Inventor of First Wireless Remote Control

The Inventor of the first wireless television remote control, Eugene J. Polley, has died (he was 96).  The first-ever wireless TV remote control, called the "Flash-Matic,"  changed channels on a TV set using a photo-cell activating flashlight-like device. The Flash-Matic was temperamental, requiring precise angling to successfully work.

Read more about Polley here and read about the The First Wireless TV Remote Looked and Worked Like a Sci-Fi Ray Gun.

Titanic

This pretty well sums up my reaction to the re-release of "Titanic" in 3D.