Category Archives: Stuff

Drinking in Sydney: Coco Vodka

Posted on 9 July 2016 by andyq

So, the question was: Would this tropical-inspired drink banish the feeling of Sydney winter? It’s been cold and wet here and what surprises people who move here is just how cold 10 degrees can feel when there’s no heating in … Continue reading →

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Donating clothes to charity, Sydney

Posted on 19 January 2016 by andyq

I come from a family that saves things. Anything that’s useful should never, ever be thrown away. However, of my three brothers, I’m the one who’s the clothes horse. So, it’s important that I get rid of clothes once in … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant, Vancouver

Posted on 15 January 2016 by andyq

Kishimoto is a phenomenon in Vancouver with a line-up from right before it opens until it fills up and after. My brother and sister-in-law are obsessed with this place, and I can see why. It’s top-class Japanese food, presented with … Continue reading →

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Food Diary: Battle of the Taiwanese Fried Chicken, Sydney CBD, Part 1

Posted on 11 January 2016 by andyq

Taiwanese Fried Chicken has come to Sydney! I’m not sure I even knew it existed, except that suddenly there appeared an intriguing shopfront on Liverpool Street, heading into the City that often had a line-up. I decided I had to … Continue reading →

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Thor and Freyja Playing

Posted on 21 May 2015 by andyq

Because there are not enough kittens on the internet:

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Relief for Nepal? Debt cancellation!

Posted on 15 May 2015 by andyq

(My friend Sunil is circulating this article in response to Nepal’s crisis, and the second major earthquake to hit. I think it’s worth sharing around.) External debt is a cancer to Nepal: Cancel it now! I would like express my … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Tabish Khair’s How to Fight Islamist Terror from the Missionary Position

Posted on 6 May 2014 by andyq

How to Fight Islamist Terror from the Missionary Position by Tabish Khair My rating: 5 of 5 stars A book review is never objective but when I know the person who has written it, it becomes less so. Not that … Continue reading →

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My New Keepcup: The Reuse Revolution (again)

Posted on 3 December 2013 by andyq

I ordered my new keepcup online and it arrived last week. I had one already, but have decided lately I really want a LARGE coffee and so needed a proper large cup to match. I’m completely amused by Keepcup’s website … Continue reading →

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Bike Bashing on Media Watch

Posted on 24 September 2013 by andyq

Friends informed me that I was on Media Watch last night! Luckily both a video and transcript are up online. A number of weeks ago, I was incensed to read about the misinformation that the Daily Telegraph is putting up … Continue reading →

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Welcome Maneki-Neko.

Posted on 17 March 2013 by andyq

You know, I always wanted a Maneki-Neko, a Japanese fortune cat, or money cat, or lucky cat, he goes by many names. I find him endearingly tacky, and he reminds me of Japan (which I love), or even little shops … Continue reading →

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