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Beef Bourguignon
Bitchin' Baked Paella
Risotto Magic
Stuffed Salmon
Chicken Wild Rice Soup
Chili Prawn Penne
3 2 1 Spatchcock!
Tomato Basil Fettuccine
Chili Con Seppo
Blueberry Boat Roast
Marinated Buffalo Mozzerella
Grilled Swordfish with Mango Salsa
Miss. Highco's Creme Brulee



ON THE IPOD...

Sufjan Stevens - Come on Feel the Illinois

Tegan and Sara - So Jealous

The Hold Steady - Separation Sunday

Nickel Creek - Why Should the Fire Die


FOR THE BOOKCLUB...

John Irving - Until I Find You


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Swellin' Orwellian
Stop or Oberst!!!
Modelling for Dummies
Reasons Why...
His Indie World Part I
Survival of the Unfittest
Muffin Top
A Fly in your Chardonnay
Eat Your Heart out Thoreau
The Rumours of My Demise...



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Thursday, May 19, 2005



While you Americans are waxing up your boards and trying on bikinis Mischa and Rachel stiz, this Seppo is enjoying the beginnings of another Sydney winter. Just 5 years ago, I would wake up to 20 below temps, and walk out to scrape the snow off the Beetle, before heading over to the 3M Campus in St. Paul, Minnesota. Now, here I am wearing a scarf in 50 degree weather, and reminiscing about driving the gay French car with the roof down. Corporate Seppo is in full effect this time of the year, so postings are slim. But since y'all back home are gettin' ready for the summatime by pumpin' up Will Smith, and applying bronzer, it's probably a good time to lay low anyways. Sporadic postings are good therapy for stressing over office politics and 100 page deeds, so keep visiting periodically, kids.

Newsworthy and not so much...

I must say that this season of Big Brother is very watchable, and contestant Giana's connection to a certain energy company has made it even more entertaining. While Giana is coming across a bit on the naughty side, other than her saucy Christmas dress, her only major past crime seems to be dating a stripper from Bodz 'n' Babz. Her previous boyfriend left a message here on the Raider, but failed to give contact details! Michael, if you're reading this, give us a shout at kris dot sipe at gmail dot com. Housemate Michelle Carew-Gibson's record isn't so clean however. The smug little tartlet has not only shown her naughty bits in Platinum Girls magazine, she's also been a topless waitress. After the show, she should be able to boost up her bank account with a few FHM shoots before settling into a career working at a pokie change counter. For more detailed Big Brother fun, check out the Ausculture Big Bro Blog...
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Whoever is bidding against me on Ebay, Fuck Off!!! I only have about a month and a half until I come back to the states, and I will need one brand new Burton Custom X snowboard waiting for me at my parents house. Price in states: $400 Price in Australia: $900. Go figure.
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Anyone involved in Schapelle's Nightmare, airing on Channel Nine last night. Let me know what it's like in hell... For those in other local's not familiar with Schapelle's case, check out the official support website.



I really would like to wish Kylie all the best in her struggle with breast cancer, but I figure the fact that every publication in Australia has devoted five pages or more to her, she's doin' alright in the support category. The fact that mammogram appointments have skyrocketed in the last few days is an upside. Keep on shakin' those hot pants Kyles...
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BTEFNET.NET is down. The MPAA has once again wielded it's Orwellian fist and blocked Television's most verbal and influential viewers from downloading shows. There will be several chapters devoted to the lawsuit in Stupid Marketing Mistakes in History, published in 2010.
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If your bored and in Sydney on Sunday, feel free to cheer my broken down frame over the finish line at the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon. Secret Weapon: Ipod Mix including Louis XIV, Bloc Party, Kelly Clarkson and a sampling from the Buffy the Vampire Musical, "Once More With Feeling."
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And finally, speaking of Louis XIV, their naughty lyrics haven't just been fuelling my training, they've been gettin' the Suicide Girls all naked and shiz... (Boobies, not safe for work)
... Seppo 3:01 pm...