Derek is an Australian videographer, photographer, podcaster, and gardener. That's all that will fit in this box though. Really, he can do anything. Srsly.
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Today. Everyone is all about Australia day (tomorrow) and there are two questions everyone is asking.
“What does Australia Day mean to you”
and
“What does it mean to be Australian”
Well ummm! When I think Of Australia Day I think of thong throwing contest at the Beach. But I also think of Burning Laminations in a Scottish Schools kitchen and almost having to evacuate 1000s of screaming girls. Funnily enough the only Australia Day I really celebrated being “Australian” was when I was living in Scotland.
Seeing as I have never been anything but “Australian” I cant really answer the other without using the usual Cliche.
There are some images though that to me express “Being Australian”. So what does it mean to be an Australian to you?
reblogged from HAYDEN - 3 notes
Hello.
This post is a reply to @djsteen’s posts (1 & 2) about content availablility and viewing time in certain geographic locations in the world. These posts are on his blog.
So I will give you the lowdown if you aren’t aware. I recommend you check Derek’s posts (1 & 2) so you can get the FULL story. Basically.
Australia (and I assume other countries), have always been restricted in some way with content created by large companies, like televison networks and movie production companies in the USA and UK. Why? Because we live geographically in the wrong place, why is that? Because of the MONEY. Also, we get delayed broadcasts and public viewings, and content avail on DVD.
I cannot comment on the money, so I will just leave it there.
Please make sure you have read Derek’s posts (1 & 2) now, because I have finished my very short explanation, I am now going to gripe.
SO. LISTEN HERE BUCKAROO.
I WAS BORN AND I LIVE IN THE WRONG GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION. AND I CANNOT CHANGE THAT (yet). I WANT MY CONTENT, AND I WANT IT NOW.
I DON’T WANT TO VIEW A MOVIE 3-6 MONTHS AFTER IT WAS SHOWN IN USA.
I DON’T WANT TO KEEP SEEING RERUNS UNTIL THE NETWORKS GET NEW SHOWS FROM THE USA.
I WANT THE TECHNOLOGY NOW. If you don’t realize, in accordance to time zones, Australia is actually in the future. So like, we should get it all before you.
Yes, I understand using capitals is only okay every now and then, but I usually use it when I am yelling, as I have in this post.
I have said all I wanted to say. Clear and simple, Corporate world, wake up and fix this sh*t.
Hayden.
Sure, we (Australia) are in the time wise. Technology wise, we’re definitely in the past!
AUSTRALIA! :)
