First emperor penguin found in Australia after 2,000-mile journey from Antarctica
Wildlife officials are looking at options for the malnourished penguin's future and returning him home has not been ruled out.
Australia - The Land Down Under
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Condobloke
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I like this guy...
I reckon it was the vegemite sandwiches lured him here...
yeah, okay...maybe not
He's still Welcome
I reckon it was the vegemite sandwiches lured him here...
yeah, okay...maybe not
He's still Welcome
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Condobloke
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Vegemite can have that effect on those unprepared for its 'delicate' taste......
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Condobloke
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For those poor souls who have never encountered Vegemite...a little history:
On a more serious note...a slcie of bread, add butter/margarine.....a THIN swipe of vegemite./...just enough to 'colour' the butter/margarine...DON'T overdo it. You have been warned.
On a more serious note...a slcie of bread, add butter/margarine.....a THIN swipe of vegemite./...just enough to 'colour' the butter/margarine...DON'T overdo it. You have been warned.
I did once in a large glass of firewater, not recommended.
The aftermath was something else!
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Condobloke
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Vegemite?....it is everywhere !......i would not call it part of the staple diet, but it is well known and the supermarket shelves invariably have a good stock of it.
We joke about it, becasue that is just one of the thing Aussies do....joke about damn near anything.........but especially the look on peoples faces when they get their first taste of vegemite !!
I gave a gut out in the bush a jar of vegemite, he was an American...in his twenties, maybe early thirties, and wanted to taste it.
I was in the process os spreadinga thing layer on a slice of toats with butter and he got agitated/impatient and grabbed the knife from me and exclaimed...."I'll show you how to spread a slice of toast"....and proceeded tp put a layer of vegemite on the toast that even I wouldn't touch/consume.!
The look on his face when he took hid first bitw was priceless !!!!.....I can still see it and still laugh !!
He spat it out and drank hot coffee trying to dull the taste......and then he remonstrated with me for laughing at him.
Vegemite is really well known in Australia.
We joke about it, becasue that is just one of the thing Aussies do....joke about damn near anything.........but especially the look on peoples faces when they get their first taste of vegemite !!
I gave a gut out in the bush a jar of vegemite, he was an American...in his twenties, maybe early thirties, and wanted to taste it.
I was in the process os spreadinga thing layer on a slice of toats with butter and he got agitated/impatient and grabbed the knife from me and exclaimed...."I'll show you how to spread a slice of toast"....and proceeded tp put a layer of vegemite on the toast that even I wouldn't touch/consume.!
The look on his face when he took hid first bitw was priceless !!!!.....I can still see it and still laugh !!
He spat it out and drank hot coffee trying to dull the taste......and then he remonstrated with me for laughing at him.
Vegemite is really well known in Australia.
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Condobloke
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No, not the same. That imposter is made in the UK.
Completely different taste.
It has a spot on the shelves in Aussie supermarkets, but is usually bought by British expats, so the space taken is far less than Vegemite takes
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Completely different taste.
It has a spot on the shelves in Aussie supermarkets, but is usually bought by British expats, so the space taken is far less than Vegemite takes
Marmite or Vegemite: Which Spread Is Best?
Marmite (British) and Vegemite (Australian) are both rich yeast spreads used on toast and crackers. However, Vegemite has some additional flavor from vegetables and spices.
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Taipan bite leaves north Queensland woman in intensive care
A woman who was bitten on the back steps of her home is being treated for loss of eyesight and neurological problems.
www.abc.net.au
The coastal taipan that bit a Proserpine woman on Sunday night. (Supplied)
A compression bandage can be used to wrap a snake bite. (ABC News)
If I understand correctly, Marmite predates Vegemite by about 20 years. I think it was in the video I linked but a quick check online says I remembered correctly.
I'd conclude that Marmite is not the imposter. Having had both, I'd say that they're not even really all that similar.
I'd conclude that Marmite is not the imposter. Having had both, I'd say that they're not even really all that similar.
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Condobloke
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The other Brian (Brickwizard) will be put out that someone else has beaten him to pointing that out !
Their tastes are not similar, probably due to the "additives" that Vegemite include... yeast with salt, onion, and celery extracts, giving it that "vegetable" characteristic.
There is nothing vegetable like about its flavour I can tell you that !
Their tastes are not similar, probably due to the "additives" that Vegemite include... yeast with salt, onion, and celery extracts, giving it that "vegetable" characteristic.
There is nothing vegetable like about its flavour I can tell you that !
Yup. To me, they don't taste all that similar. They're both a bit overwhelming if you're just trying them for the first time (or use more than the thin layer that's recommended).
However, I've never tried them back-to-back.
However, I've never tried them back-to-back.
Brickwizard
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Not at all, they are both discussing, Roo Poo would no doubt taste better
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It kinda pained me to do so, but I removed a post. Politics just can't be here. I almost had to grit my teeth, but the post was removed.
So, I'm going to try to turn it around.
I've had a lot of good fortune in my life. I've worked hard to get to that point.
There are a few things that I have 'in abundance'. for example, land, house, automobiles, and musical instruments.
I've recently been asked to let a nearby university play with some very old tech. This tech originated in Australia and I'm the only one in the area that has a working set.
I'm not even sure how many Australians are aware of this, but the Aussies invented Fairlight CMI, it is an Aussie invention. To say that it changed music is an understatement. It not only changed music, but it helped to create entirely new genres of music. This Aussie invention literally changed the world of music.
So, I dug out a link. It's a couple of years old but still accurate and well worth learning about. You may not even realize it, but it has changed modern music just as much as it shaped music from the 80s. The whole 'electronica' can say that this was a tipping point. It was expensive, but not out of the reach of professional studios and professional musicians. Electronic music existed before this but this tool made 'sampling' a whole other thing.
As for the removed post, I'd encourage other mods to review it. I didn't remove it entirely, just from view. I think you'll agree and grit your teeth as well as I did. We simply don't want to start down that road.
But, we can talk about this! This is one of Australia's greatest contributions to the world of music. I'm fortunate to own one in working order. I don't do anything with it so loaning it to the university seems like a good idea.
So, I'm going to try to turn it around.
I've had a lot of good fortune in my life. I've worked hard to get to that point.
There are a few things that I have 'in abundance'. for example, land, house, automobiles, and musical instruments.
I've recently been asked to let a nearby university play with some very old tech. This tech originated in Australia and I'm the only one in the area that has a working set.
I'm not even sure how many Australians are aware of this, but the Aussies invented Fairlight CMI, it is an Aussie invention. To say that it changed music is an understatement. It not only changed music, but it helped to create entirely new genres of music. This Aussie invention literally changed the world of music.
So, I dug out a link. It's a couple of years old but still accurate and well worth learning about. You may not even realize it, but it has changed modern music just as much as it shaped music from the 80s. The whole 'electronica' can say that this was a tipping point. It was expensive, but not out of the reach of professional studios and professional musicians. Electronic music existed before this but this tool made 'sampling' a whole other thing.
As for the removed post, I'd encourage other mods to review it. I didn't remove it entirely, just from view. I think you'll agree and grit your teeth as well as I did. We simply don't want to start down that road.
But, we can talk about this! This is one of Australia's greatest contributions to the world of music. I'm fortunate to own one in working order. I don't do anything with it so loaning it to the university seems like a good idea.
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Condobloke
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That is a hell of a story re the Fairlight CMI
Of real interest outside of its birth/origins and subsequent development, are the Musicians who used it in its early days....around the early to mis 80's. The Series 2 was being used at that time ....when a new featire became available, named Page R.......this led to it becoming a commercial juggernaut. Its release price was around 30,000 Pounds (!!) which was an astronomical amount of money at that time.
In this article, HERE, it can be seen that the Music industry luminaries who bought them read like a who's who of that profession.
Note.....that John Farnham used a Fairlight CMI on his twelfth album, Whispering Jack, in 1985 and 1986
Of real interest outside of its birth/origins and subsequent development, are the Musicians who used it in its early days....around the early to mis 80's. The Series 2 was being used at that time ....when a new featire became available, named Page R.......this led to it becoming a commercial juggernaut. Its release price was around 30,000 Pounds (!!) which was an astronomical amount of money at that time.
In this article, HERE, it can be seen that the Music industry luminaries who bought them read like a who's who of that profession.
Note.....that John Farnham used a Fairlight CMI on his twelfth album, Whispering Jack, in 1985 and 1986
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Condobloke
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Whispering Jack (Click the "watch on Youtube")
Unlike some of the synthesizers, this was (typically speaking) much more expensive. At the time, you could easily buy a house in Australia for that amount of money. So, it was relegated to the professional musicians or the studios themselves.
But, it was so much more than just a synth. You could sample what you wanted with it. You could then manipulate that sound as you wanted, from turning it into a square wave to dropping it to the very bottom of human hearing. It was an amazing tool that shaped so much sound, especially from the 80s. It, by itself, made 'sampling' a whole new option where otherwise there was no option.
Today, if you look at popular music (such as rap and hip hop - not that I'm a huge fan) they're still relying heavily on the concept of sampling. Of course, it's much easier to do so today.
They weren't the first synth on the market but to call them a 'synth' does them a bit of a disservice. They were more than that. They had similar features, but they were backed by a computer that let them do so much more than the vacuum-tubed synths that came before it, such as the Moog.
I've been asked to loan mine to the UMA. I'm sure I'm going to do so. I'm quite sure that it'll be treated properly and maintained properly should something go awry. Exposing a new generation to the tool is also something I'm interested in. You can buy a working unit for less than it cost originally, even accounting for inflation. Though, finding a working unit isn't all that easy. They do pop up from time to time and they might actually be easier to find in your area of the world.
This isn't the absolute father of electronic music, but it took electronic music in new directions and made some parts of it more accessible.
Today, you can probably find an emulator like you can for the ARP 2600. Modern computational power has enabled a wide world of musical interpretation which may or may not be what folks like - but it is still pushing the boundaries. Much of our favorite music has been made by pushing the boundaries. So, there's that.
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