Tim Harcourt looks at the economic impact of the ICC World Cup. [An important academic discipline, from the Airport Economist – JTH]
Kayne Calls for DRS at the Grammys
February 21, 2015 by 5 Comments
Imagine if Awards ceremonies allowed DRS. Peter Zitterschlager pictures Kanye West taking issue with Beck at this year’s Grammy Awards recently and plays third umpire on the referral. [Harsh, but fair. – Ed]
Almanac Weekend Reading : February 20-22
February 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Another weekend, and another series of readings for your consideration from The Footy Almanac.
Almanac Art : Sunday Morning
February 20, 2015 by 4 Comments
Kate Birrell contemplates the world (pre-game) on a Sunday morning
Almanac Wine: Songs of Sparkling Shiraz
February 18, 2015 by 24 Comments
“Sparkling shiraz is the viticultural Skyhooks. Unheard of in Europe. Never caught on in America. Yet enduringly significant and loved in Australia,” writes Mickey Randall in this cracking piece about the magnificent drop. [have had a few myself – JTH]
Sapporo Snow Festival – Part 3: Tsudome and Susukino
February 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Yoshi continues his look at Sapporo’s Snow Festival. His latest dispatch takes in Tsudome and Susukino.
The Things We Do For Love – It’s Business Time – the All Black First Five
February 18, 2015 by 2 Comments
Fresh from straightening up non-Queenslanders in yesterday’s dispatch, Archie Butterfly returns with some cultural insights into New Zealand. Chilly bins, jandals and a quick trip to the dairy – all from the comfort of your own little Lower Hutt batch, eh!
Sapporo Snow Festival – Part Two: Odori Park Venue
February 16, 2015 by 2 Comments
While Australia is on the tail end of another summer, our favourite Japanese correspondent, Yoshi Imagawa shares with us some more highlights from the Sapporo Ice Festival [the Star Wars themed sculpture is amazing! I loved it. – Ed]
Almanac Music: Let’s straighten up this crap music discussion on namby-pamby derivative bull sh!t tunes
February 16, 2015 by 11 Comments
My heart is so swollen I’m overcome. I’d forgotten how much I missed Queensland. This is yet another piece which demonstrates the Almanac is an international site (are you with me on the six nations?). Last year we had a real Crow-eater theme for a while – which added much to the conversation. Now Archie waves the flag from the Deep North with his eight greats of music featuring such greats as Hey Hey We’re the Broncos from The Ipswich Connection. [Absolute cracker – JTH]
Almanac Weekend Reading : 13-15 February
February 13, 2015 by 2 Comments
Put your feet up and get into some compelling, thought-provoking and entertaining reads from around the sporting world.
David Essex…..and me
February 13, 2015 by 11 Comments
When your adolescent fantasy turns into an adulthood reality. Tess Pryor recalls the in-the-flesh meeting of her teenage idol. [A brilliant and humorous tale – Ed]
Almanac Music : Albums Still Matter
February 12, 2015 by 30 Comments
After Prince reminded the world that albums still exist at this week’s Grammy Awards, Tech and pop-culture website Cult of Mac took the brave step of declaring their ’20 Must-Listen-To’ LPs for the music lover in the download age. How did they go? [Huge call limiting the selection to just 20 albums – Ed]
Theil Grant for Online Writers
February 11, 2015 by 2 Comments
Details of a great new initiative that could be of interest to our contributors.
Foody Almanac : How Do You Know You’re In A Melbourne Café?
February 10, 2015 by 11 Comments
If you’re not a Melbournian, the city’s café culture can be tricky to negotiate. For our non-Victorian Almanac brethren who plan on visiting ol’ Melba’s Town during the footy season, Emma Westwood’s guide to Melbourne café culture is essential reading.
Foody Almanac : The Beast From 20,000 Grapes – The Wine Lover’s Guide to Horror Films
February 10, 2015 by 7 Comments
You think the humble grape has no place in the viewing of horror films? From Godzilla to Alien, The Exorcist to Evil Dead and Dracula to Frankenstein, Emma Westwood presents the wine lovers guide to horror films.
Almanac Art: Bush Footy Scoreboard and Art Exhibition
February 10, 2015 by 3 Comments
W.A Almanackers: The Bush Footy Exhibition is currently on at the Mossenson Gallery in Subiaco, Perth. Les Everett has more details…
Sapporo Snow Festival – Part 1: International Sculpture Competition
February 9, 2015 by 2 Comments
The unstoppable Yoshi Imagawa – San takes us through the highs and lows of Sapporo International Snow festival.
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