So is fanta big down under? Or with potheads? Or with potheads down under?

Yes, this is part of the new gas extraction craze taking off around the world. In many cases, the natural gas, including methane, isn't worth collecting, it is easier to just burn it then to try and sell it. Usually they are after the liquid hydrocarbons in these new deposits that horizontal mining has allowed access too. One might point to some sinister aim in this kind of venting, but I imagine this offgassing happened outside their control, bubbling up outside of their containment. This can happen if care isn't taken or some geological factor comes into play which you didn't account for...it is a pretty neat science actually, gives geologists something new to do and map out. Generally speaking, if your venting gasses, your also venting the stuff you are trying to collect, which is undesirable, even more so if it is the gasses your after (and depending on the regional prices, that is usually what they are after, australian deposites are usually pretty low in liquid hydrocarbons, meaning they are usually after gas in the land down under). I just posted a very long winded video on the subject if you wish to learn more details about the environmental and health impacts of fracking and new gas extractions technologies. In the end, it might just be a new hydrocarbon to burn and throw into the atmosphere and cause harm. Butin the short term, it might be a good tool for destroying the coal lobby making way for actual low carbon systems to come online like solar, wind and nuclear. Like all things in life, its complicated with benefits and consequences.

Thanks for the promote. I appreciate it!
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promote

I think someones are missing the point of the edited vid. It is a great commentary on Wall Street, via Koala and apple. Maybe reading the youtube description first is needed for non-down unders.

*promote bi-hemispheric understanding of animal habits

Well, there is a fair chance of something hanging down under the train. A chain, a pipe etc. I think I would have done what he did tbh.

It has RAAF tags on it, why is this tagged British and not down under? Moreover...what was an RAF pilot doing in an Australian fighter?

Your video, The Dictator Live On Breakfast Television Down Under, has made it into the Top 15 New Videos listing. Congratulations on your achievement. For your contribution you have been awarded 1 Power Point.

In reply to this comment by Barseps:
Heh heh........... You gotta love this guy, Baron-Cohen is nuttier than squrrel shit.

And sharper than most too. Frickin hilarious! Thanks love

In reply to this comment by spoco2:
Hey there!

I hope that the truly bizarre welcome you got to the sift doesn't put you off, it's a great place for discussion.

I'm from way down south of Oz in Melbourne, but I've been to Byron Bay for a wedding, and it's a lovely place.


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HI there, thought I'd introduce myself. It's my first week anniversary sifting here ... I see you are from Australia. I had a chance to visit during a whirlwind tour back in 2001 [My friends were headlining the Byron Bay Blues Festival that year, so I got to tag along] ... didn't get to spend NEARLY enough time in your country, but was impressed with how beautiful it is and how GREAT the people we met are. I hope I can go back some day, it was absolutely one of the most memorable trips I've ever embarked on, HoyHoy


Thanks! It was a bizarre introduction to the site, but hey, who doesn't like a bit of drama [when it's warranted that is]. I really enjoy it here [now] =oD

The band played the Mercury Lounge in Melbourne and the Metro in Sydney before popping over the Auckland for a show at the St. James Theater. It went by so fast! I really wish we'd had longer than ten days down under. My favorite little town was Nimbin in NSW ... my kind of people!

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Fixed and thanks.

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down under


*downunder (one word).

*down under

Oompah loompah? Isn't that section of the song (particularly on the original cover) clearly Baa Baa Black Sheep? Everyone should watch out in case they're sued, similarly to Men At Work with Down Under.

Could the other footage possibly have been from the Atlantic City gambling episode of Taxi? Unfortunately that show never made it down under... can anyone who has seen the series comment???

i also like the live on better. she is awesome.

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I liked the live version, and G'day back cobber :

In reply to this comment by lurgee:
what are your thoughts on this down under artist http://videosift.com/member/lurgee/queued ?
me thinks totally fuckin awesome. g'day mate