Torch Song

ENVIRONMENTAL activist Tim Blair has a long list of preparations needed for Saturday's upcoming Hour of Power, including some hot platters to pop on the turntable. Sadly, he has overlooked the best and most obvious choice, White Light, White Heat, which also benefits from being played loud, very loud indeed:

And when the dancing is done, why not hop in the car and head to the corner of Collins and Spencer streets, where Age reporters and editors will be even more in the dark than usual. You can park (briefly) in the taxi rank across the street, beside Southern Cross Station, get out your spotlight or Dolphin torch and shine it at the second floor, where the Age is located.

Spotlights are available for around $20 at any number of auto-parts chains. Being cheap and nasty, they will break in a few weeks, but will serve the purpose for Saturday night's outing.

With luck and enough participants it will be quite the festive gathering