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It’s that time of year again, where working folks start winding down for the year and looking forward to their office Christmas parties.
Well, except for poor writers like me. Most of the time being a professional writer is a wonderful thing. Most days you’ll find me wearing my pyjamas. My office is just a short walk from my kitchen for snacks, and my bedroom for those afternoon siestas. These perks are great, but on the downside no one organises Christmas parties for freelance writers.
And so, here at the music channel we’ve decided to play pretend for a little while and compile our ultimate office Christmas party guest lists. If I were having a Christmas party, here are the folks I’d want there.
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Operator Please
If there’s a group of people more fun than the kids from Operator Please, I can’t think of it. These youngsters would really liven the place up, and they’re too young to drink any of the booze. Bonus!
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The Veronicas
If anyone’s going to out-party Operator Place, it might be Lisa and Jess Origliasso. They’re young, they’re hot, and they’re guaranteed to shake things up.
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Peter Garrett
Sure the ex-Midnight Oil frontman has traded his rock and roll lifestyle for the powersuits of politics, but I’d still want him around for Christmas drinks. I think every office Christmas party needs someone that dances like they’ve stuck their finger in a light socket, and Peter fits the bill.
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Sneaky Sound System
It just wouldn’t be a party without the number one dance outfit in Australia. Miss Connie and co would have us moving and grooving until dawn.
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The John Butler Trio
Yes these guys play brilliant music. But I’d mostly want them there so my coworkers and I could reenact the sensational office dance sequence in the “Funky Tonight” film clip.
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The Wiggles
Before you shoot me down, hear me out! The most happening children’s entertainers have been regulars at the annual Carols by Candlelight events for years. And it’s just not a Christmas party without a few carols. Especially after a few drinks, The Wiggles will go down a treat.
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Ricki-Lee Coulter
The curvaceous Ricki-Lee makes my list for no other reason than my husband wants her there, and I figure since it’s the festive season I should oblige. There’s no denying this girl offers serious eye candy.
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Josh Pyke
Since I’m the one compiling the guest list, I figured I should have someone to ogle too. Aside from being utterly gorgeous, Josh is also pretty handy with a guitar. I feel an office sing-a-long coming on.
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The Young Divas
OK, these girls almost didn’t make the list. Having them at the party with Ricki-Lee could be a little awkward, and I don’t think a lot of them personally. But I’m a sucker for 80s dance music, and who else is going to provide it if it’s not this quartet?
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Ben Lee
Australia’s endearing oddbod Ben Lee rounds out my office party Christmas wishlist. Every party needs someone offering good conversation once you’ve drunk too much wine and danced the heels off your stilettos.
Now that we’ve got the celebrity guests sorted, who else wants to come?
The Wiggles…I love that.
They would really be entertaining at The Hippie Sounds holiday party…ha
I knew you’d invite Ben. But, the Wiggles huh. I bet if you had a little yourself you’d be so sick of them that you’d cross them off. Plus, I totally get your not getting an office party. Us writers have some perks but missing office parties is kind of sad. Maybe we should have a big old virtual bash this year
PS the dreadhead guy is hot!
I admit that it’s been a while since I’ve had The Wiggles on a loop Jennifer … my sister is 15 now so she outgrew them some ago. But it’s funny, when they appear at the Carols everyone gets up and dances – no matter how old they are!
I also think you’d really get into John Butler’s music … he does very cool bluesy rootsy stuff that would be right up your alley.
Not to mention that he is easy on the eye 
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Lauren,
Clearly I don’t know enough about Aussie music. But if I was going that way I’d have to invite AC/DC, Silverchair, and Men at Work. Not sure if any of those are your style.
Check out my list at: The Beatles Invasion
Alright, The Wiggles are invited. But could they leave the outfits at home? Plus, I don’t know if Fred could handle being up late, he’ll fall asleep standing in mid-afternoon.
*lol* I don’t know what it says for my cred that I can correct you Jyle, but the sleeping Wiggle is actually Jeff
I’ve seen them out of costume a few times, and it always just seems wrong! Especially if they’re wearing a completely different colour 
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Consider your list added to my recap Gilan – great to have you participating this time
And I like all those bands you mentioned … my taste is pretty eclectic. I think Men at Work would be a particularly excellent addition to any guest list 
It’s funny, blogging here I’ve realised just how many Australian bands and artists are household names here but virtually unknown in the rest of the world. If you want to learn more, this is the place
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Новый способ давления на кандидата на пост Главы г. Химки
Новый способ “наказать” тех, кто посмел участвовать в выборной кампании не на стороне действующей власти изобрели правоохранительные органы г.о. Химки.
Руководствуясь не нормой закона, а чьей-то “волей” сотрудники милиции решили “проверить” все фирмы, внесшие денежные средства в избирательный фонд неудобных кандидатов.
Начались “проверки” с телефонных звонков – где директор, сколько человек работает на фирме. После чего последовали “письма счастья” с просьбой предоставить всю бухгалтерскую документацию, учредительные документы фирмы, и даже, план экспликации БТИ.
Такие запросы химкинским фирмам рассылает 1 отдел Оперативно-розыскной части № 9 Управления по налоговым преступлениям ГУВД Московской области за подписью начальника подполковника милиции Д.В. Языкова.
И всё это в то время, когда Президент дал прямое указание правоохранительным органам о прекращении всех незаконных проверок малого и среднего бизнеса. С это целью внесены изменения в Федеральный закон “О милиции” – из статьи 11 этого закона исключены пункты 25 и 35, на основании которых ранее правоохранительные органы имели право проверять финансово-хозяйственную деятельность предприятий.
Видно, об изменениях действующего законодательства местные правоохранительные органы не уведомлены. И не смотрят телепередачи с выступлениями Президента.
Может быть, эта публикация подвигнет их к исполнению указаний Президента, а также к изучению и соблюдению действующего законодательства
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