Trivial Trivia

1. What radio host was banned for life from Channel 9?

2. In computing terms, what does the ‘U’ stand for in USB?

3. What is the call sign of the character portrayed by Val Kilmer in the Top Gun films?

4. What is the meat of a deer known as?

5. What was champion Australian surfer Bernard Farrelly’s nickname?

6. What is the collective noun for a group of pandas; a scurry, an embarrassment or a colony?

7. Who was the first Australian to play in the NBA?

Down

1. Shakespearean tragedy (6)

2. Layered Italian dish (7)

3. Capital of Morocco (5)

4. Richard Roxburgh stars in this Australian series (4)

5. Type of herb (5)

7. Give way to arguments or demands (5)

12. Reactive gas composed of three oxygen atoms (5)

13. Negative (2)

15. Paris Hilton’s sister (5)

17. Small quantity of liquor (3)

18. Middle Eastern country (6)

19. UN headquarters (6)

20. First name of NSW Premier (5)

23. Conceal (4)

25. Cooktop (3)

8. Which of the following has never been an Olympic sport; squash, tug of war or horse long jump?

9. What colour do you get if you mix red and blue?

10. Which Bondi street was formerly known as ‘Sewer Road’?

100 Gecs

10,000

Gecs

Label Dog Show Records

Reviewer @aldothewriter

Rating 

To paraphrase Alfred Pennyworth, some people just want to watch the world burn. I honestly can’t tell if 100 gecs are excellent or awful. There is certainly exceptional song craftsmanship here, so you can’t help but wonder how great they could be if they used their powers for good, not evil. Some of these tracks would undoubtedly go off at around 11pm on a dance floor, but in the cold light of day they’ll just remind you of all the dumb things you said and did afterwards and will send cold shivers of shame reverberating through your soul.

Bec Stevens

Big Worry

Label Damaged Records

Reviewer @aldothewriter

Rating 

A friend sent me a track to listen to recently and, while I liked it, I responded, “These guys haven’t suffered enough.” It lacked that painful edge that differentiates great art from the run of the mill. I don’t know anything about Bec Stevens personally, but I can tell she has suffered enough. There is an intense honesty to her music and lyrics that sets her apart as one of the real ones. She also happens to have a big punk rock sound, in the vein of The Smith Street Band and Sly Withers, so there’s a big tick from me there too.

City And Colour

The Love Still Held Me Near

Label Still Records

Reviewer @aldothewriter

Rating 

I am a huge fan of Dallas Green, the man behind City and Colour (and Alexisonfire), but geez he needs to lighten up a little. Emo’s not cool anymore, Dallas. We’re all into pretending we’re living mindfully and happily now, even if we’re not. Fake it ‘til you make it, Dallas! That said, The Love Still Held Me Near takes him back to his roots and is a bit of a guilty pleasure. I won’t be cracking out the black hair dye just yet, but it is a treat to get lost in his maudlin, yet dulcet tones once again.

Star Signs

Visions Beardy from Hell

Cancer Jun 22-Jul 22

Unless you have rich parents who don’t value their own time, raising kids in Sydney is way more trouble than it’s worth.

Leo Jul 23-Aug 22

Go out and procure yourself a fresh new pair of trackies so you’ve got something to look forward to this winter.

Virgo Aug 23-Sep 23

Putting off rest and relaxation until you reach your destination is only a good strategy if you actually have a destination.

Libra Sep 24-Oct 23

Everyone has an annoying, irra tional friend who opposes The Voice; shame, isolate and ostra cise them as soon as possible.

Scorpio Oct 24-Nov 22

If you really want people to like you for who you are, then you’re best advised to avoid being

Sagittarius Nov 23-Dec 21

If your partner is feeling ill, it is imperative that you obey every request they make, or risk a life of eternal misery.

Capricorn Dec 22-Jan 20

You’re not going to make decent money unless you throw all your morals and values out the win