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Diabolically Arcane

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14 October, 2013

Old media is alive & kicking. Or that’s what I’ll be arguing this Wednesday evening, as part of an editorial bunfight at 113 Queen Street, Melbourne. Come along if you love a good cage match, chaired by Wheeler sheriff Michael Williams, and seeing the rhetorical skills of Jonathan Green and Ben Pobjie, among others. A wrangle for the ages, with wine.

And a reminder for your radio diary: this Friday on 702ABC Sydney, from 6.15 till 7.30, Adam Spencer and I will be toying with a new #daplay, on a century theme, where the best offerings will win an advance copy of Cluetopia. Can’t reveal more, but you’ve been worded. (While Cluetopia hits the official shelves next Wednesday, October 23.)

Enough spruik. What about a conundrum: last week Puzzability revealed puke to be hiding in Paul Klee. So using full names, what writer holds part of the leg with his odds, and what Australian actor holds useful office staff? (And can you uncover any more alternate words in full names?)

Looks a good Times today – I know that much. Have a word-wild week, won’t you.

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