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Mother’s Day Dinner – A Girl’s Night Out

Sat, 10 May 2008 04:37:11 -0400

I organised a Girl’s Night Out dinner for all the mum’s at my son’s pre-primary school class. We had 14 women turn up! It was sooooo much fun! I had such a great time. I can’t believe how lovely everyone is. I’m on this crazy high from
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Visit With The Cast Of Moonlight

Sat, 10 May 2008 06:29:14 -0400

A behind the scenes look at Moonlight Online Videos by Veoh.com
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Buffy Reunion

Sat, 10 May 2008 06:25:00 -0400

A quick glimpse at a Buffy The Vampire Slayer Reunion Online Videos by Veoh.com
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Who’s Looking At You?

Sat, 10 May 2008 04:23:32 -0400

Is your webcam on right now? Did you even have to look to answer that one? I was participating in a Skype meeting the other day with a client and she asked me to switch mine on. I told her I was a mess and really didn’t want to be s
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Mother’s Day Dinner – A Girls Night Out

Sat, 10 May 2008 04:37:11 -0400

I organised a Girls Night Out dinner for all the mum’s at my son’s pre-primary school class. We had 14 women turn up! It was sooooo much fun! I had such a great time. I can’t believe how lovely everyone is. I’m on this crazy high from being
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Making Baby 3, Part 27: Looking Into Assisted Reproduction

Fri, 9 May 2008 04:26:19 -0400

Today I spoke to my doctor about not being able to fall pregnant. My doctor is by far, the most wonderful, most considerate, personal and straight-forward doctor that I, and my husband, have ever had. We’ve been seeing her for 7 years, and she know
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Looking Funny

Thu, 8 May 2008 03:52:24 -0400

The other night I was straightening my hair and getting ready to go out. I left the door to the bathroom slightly ajar, to let some air in. From the corner of my eye, I saw my 3yo crouched at the edge of the doorway, spying on me. I ignored him for
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Forex CFD Trading Update: April 2008

Sat, 10 May 2008 01:53:00 -0400

April continued my run of profitably months trading AUDUSD foreign exchange rate (the "Aussie"). I continued trading the minimum contract size (A$25,000) and using OCO (One-cancels-other) stop/limit pairs when I left a position open unattended (eg. w
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Western White Weddings - Australia’s Most Popular Public Ceremony

Sat, 10 May 2008 01:47:01 -0400

A wedding is a social ceremony that celebrates the beginning of a marriage or civil union, usually between a man and woman. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, religions, ethnic groups, countries, and social classes. In some
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Lupus..what is that?

Fri, 9 May 2008 23:29:45 -0400

I have Lupus. I was diagnosed about 19 years ago and have since gone on to develop Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. Any time I tell people about my health problems I always seem to get the same response…“What is Lupus?”.
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Midnight Mumblings

Fri, 9 May 2008 14:15:15 -0400

It’s just past midnight and the week is finally over. It was a shitty week in general for me and for LaLa and it’s so nice that the weekend is finally here even though we have to wait another set of 7 before seeing each other. A little of
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Thirsty Merc! Live! Thirsty Frickin’ Merc!!!

Fri, 9 May 2008 13:26:14 -0400

Just came back from seeing Thirsty Merc live. Two words: FUCKING AWESOME! You know how some bands sound crap live? Not these guys! I’m so buzzed… that might have something to do with the alcohol consumed also… We walked out with a
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Mary J Blige - 10 June 2008

Wed, 7 May 2008 01:09:33 -0400

Mary J Blige tours Australia for the first time, and the first concert will be in Perth at Burswood Dome on Tuesday 10 June 2008. Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome the Queen of hip-hop soul. The Icon. The Diva. The Voice. The one and only, Mary J
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Lacuna Coil - 19 June 2008

Mon, 5 May 2008 00:34:04 -0400

Lacuna Coil return to Australia for a headline tour, after being here for Gigantour last year. They will perform at Capitol in Perth on Thursday 19 June 2008 and it’s an 18+ gig. After mesmerising audiences on Gigantour, Italy’s finest expo
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The Herd - 19 + 20 July 2008

Mon, 5 May 2008 00:30:21 -0400

The Herd return to WA and as well as two gigs down south, will perform at Capitol in Perth on Saturday 19 July, and at the Fly By Night Club in Fremantle on Sunday 20 July. Both shows are 18+ and support comes from The Last Kinection.
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What’s on Perth/Fremantle - 5 to 11 May 2008

Mon, 5 May 2008 00:27:03 -0400

The highlights of what’s on in Perth, Western Australia, from Monday 5 to Sunday 11 May 2008. Please submit events you think should be listed. Have a good week! MUSIC Eve at Metro City on Thursday 8 May 2008 - CANCELLED James Blunt at Challenge St
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My Cat Has Issues…But We Already Knew That, Right?

Fri, 9 May 2008 11:38:21 -0400

Puddy has a favourite place to sleep. It’s on the top of the arm chair closest to the front door. If you put anything on the top of the chair (like keys, wallet, etc) Puddy will sleep around it. Sometimes on it. She loves that chair so darn muc
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Har-har-har!!!

Fri, 9 May 2008 08:34:03 -0400

I'd never heard of Prosecutor Ian Heath before today, but he's a funny guy. But never mind him for a moment, first things first. This is the story of the tragic end to a World War 2 Veteran's life--82 year old Jack Larkin. Jack was struck down and ki
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Ford Australia post $87.2m loss for 2007

Fri, 9 May 2008 07:25:39 -0400

Ford Australia has today released its financial results for the 2007 fiscal year and has outlined an impressive strategy to improve the brands profitability in 2008. In 2007, Ford Motor Company of Australia Limited posted a net after-tax loss of $87
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2008 Ford FG Falcon XR8 Ute

Fri, 9 May 2008 06:14:31 -0400

With the XR6 Turbo variants outselling the XR8 in the previous generation XR range, Ford has decided the XR6 Turbo is just as important as the XR8, so both models shares major equipment specifications. The main difference is of course the signatur
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2008 Ford FG Falcon XR6 Turbo Ute

Fri, 9 May 2008 06:01:53 -0400

As with the XR6 Turbo sedan, the XR6 Turbo ute will be specified to the same level as the XR8 Ute. The main difference between the two performance models being the engines. The car which is sure to prove popular with Ford fans around Australia bui
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2008 Ford FG Falcon XR6 Ute

Fri, 9 May 2008 05:47:46 -0400

The entry model into the XR range sits above the R6 and below the XR6-Turbo. Building on the specification levels of the R6, the XR6 is available in Cab Chassis and Styleside Box body styles. Engine wise, it comes standard with the I6 petrol with
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Toyota develops virtual crash dummies

Fri, 9 May 2008 04:10:55 -0400

While GM is going low-tech with its crash testing, Toyota has developed a computer simulation system to improve safety in high-speed racecars in conjunction with the FIA Institute. Total Human Model Safety (THUMS) is a virtual representation of the
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2008 Ford FG Falcon R6 Ute

Fri, 9 May 2008 05:33:22 -0400

A new entry for the Falcon Ute range, the new R6 model sits between the XR and the base range. According to Ford, the R6 delivers key sports features to give the vehicle a sportier look, feel and drive. Including all the features of the base model
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2008 Ford FG Falcon Ute

Fri, 9 May 2008 05:16:26 -0400

2008 Ford FG Falcon Ute (base model) The entry-spec FG Falcon ute is available in either Cab Chassis or Styleside Box bodystyles and can be optioned with a choice of engines and transmissions. In standard trim, the base level ute is powered by the
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2008 Ford FG Falcon Ute range

Fri, 9 May 2008 04:55:25 -0400

Ford Australia has release details on the all-new FG Falcon Ute range and the news is promising. Besides the all-new exterior and interior look, the ute receives an all-new front suspension, new engines with more power and torque, and a host of uniqu
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Hyundai banking on Genesis for luxury brand

Fri, 9 May 2008 04:09:39 -0400

Toyota, Lexus; Nissan, Infinity; Honda, Acura; when is it Hyundai’s turn? The Korean manufacturer is experiencing a period of unparalleled success with yearly sales records and joined with sister company Kia, is now the sixth largest manufactur
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Upgrading WordPress And Other Odd Bits

Fri, 9 May 2008 03:54:02 -0400

For as long as I’ve been blogging (which isn’t long compared to some, but awhile in my mind) I’ve never actually upgraded any of my blogs. If/when I set up a new blog I generally upload whatever the latest version of WordPress happe
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Chinese beat speeding tickets

Fri, 9 May 2008 03:32:27 -0400

With the Chinese car industry doubling in size on a yearly basis, the number of cars in the Asian country is growing at a dramatic rate. With more cars, comes traffic offenses, and of course, everyone’s favourite, speeding tickets. Being a n
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2008 Audi A6 White Edition

Fri, 9 May 2008 03:11:13 -0400

Everyone once in a while a manufacturer comes out with a special edition model, sometimes it’s to boost sales and sometimes it’s to celebrate the brand’s success. In the case of Audi’s newest arrival, the limited release A6 �
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GM used dead bodies for crash tests?

Fri, 9 May 2008 02:27:24 -0400

Even though the thought of human cadavers strapped inside a moving car heading straight for a wall sounds a little wrong, it’s not, it’s part of important crash testing conducted in the last year by General Motors, owners of Swedish car m
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Another long weekend for Buddha’s Birthday.

Fri, 9 May 2008 01:45:23 -0400

The weekend is upon us once again after a brief 4 day week. And what would you know, we have another long weekend, this time celebrating Buddha’s Birthday (부처님 오신 날). I’m glad to see Jesus didn
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Friday Finds

Thu, 8 May 2008 21:42:30 -0400

Now that I’m using Google Reader I’ve come across a number of blogs with great hints and tips for writing, blogging and things relating to business. So, each Friday I’m going to send you some of the best I’ve seen during the
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Thinking About Blog Monetization

Thu, 8 May 2008 12:36:52 -0400

Photo courtesy noahwesley, via flickr, under a Creative Commons licence Reading Caroline Middlebrook’s post asking whether one’s blog monetization “left money on the table” reminded me that I had once posted something here on
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Brisbane Night Panorama

Thu, 8 May 2008 12:24:00 -0400

Using my new panosaurus tripod head and new Monfrotto tripod I headed down to Kangaroo Point in Brisbane and took a few snaps, this is my favourite courtesy of Silverlight
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Flown the coup!

Thu, 8 May 2008 11:46:04 -0400

One hour ago, I signed a heap of paperwork, handed over a set of keys, and watched my first car drive away with a stranger at the wheel. I wasn’t as sad as I thought I’d be about selling it. I’d had it two years, and it had fluctua
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What to buy the 8-year old that has everything?

Thu, 8 May 2008 10:30:00 -0400

DS1 turned 8 today, so we've been watching out for suitable gifts the past couple of months. I don't go too frugal when it comes to presents for the family, but I also don't want to waste money on expensive plastic toys that get broken or discarded a
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Coles shamed for high petrol prices

Thu, 8 May 2008 09:09:01 -0400

The NRMA has given Coles Express service stations an ultimatum - guarantee it will have the lowest petrol prices or face a boycott. Coles is under fire following a report which revealed the supermarket giant was slugging motorists with the most expe
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Swearing on Blogs

Sun, 4 May 2008 12:46:25 -0400

A lot has been said about swearing lately. Swearing on blogs. Swearing on TV. Case in point - Gordon Ramsay. I can’t believe the fuss that has been made about his language. I happen to love the show. My (in their 70s) parents love it. My 15 yea
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Apparently I’m involved in a Feud

Fri, 2 May 2008 12:13:07 -0400

Apparently I’m involved in a “gentlemanly feud” with Lee Hopkins (see here or here or here - yeah I’m confused too) over my/the/a Top 100 Aussie Blog list. Lee has been a vocal opponent (see here and here) of the top 100 list,
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MG TF roadster set for revival

Thu, 8 May 2008 07:18:27 -0400

Britain’s most iconic roadster is slated for a revival with the MG TF set to make a comeback in the hands of its new Chinese owners. Despite its newly found Chinese roots, production for the new TF will commence at MG Rover’s old home of Lon
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I Love Threadless T-Shirts!

Wed, 7 May 2008 06:21:47 -0400

Last night my husband and I went to a popular pub in the city. The place was packed full of very well dressed, after-work business people. As I was making my way through the crowd, one guy caught my eye – only because I recognised that he was wear
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Next-gen Saab 9-3 convertible built in Sweden?

Thu, 8 May 2008 06:52:06 -0400

The current SAAB 9-3 range is produced in two different countries, the sedan and sportcombi (wagon) are built in Sweden, and the convertible is built in Germany. But but news today from German newspaper the Handelsblatt indicates that the entire rang
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Road tax - pay as you go

Thu, 8 May 2008 06:26:16 -0400

In Australia we have a rather simple road tax system, we pay a certain fixed road tax, based on the car we drive, it seems fair at first glance, but when you consider some of us drive 50,000km a year while others 5,000km, it seems somewhat inadequate
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I’m So Sorry!

Thu, 8 May 2008 05:00:00 -0400

I am supposed to be writing my essays but I started procrastinating. I decided to go through my Akismet spam to make sure no valid comments had been sucked in there, and OH MY GOODNESS, you’ll never guess what I found - FOUR wonderful Weekend C
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Fanfic Updates 8/5/08

Thu, 8 May 2008 04:04:36 -0400

Just a few quickies here - I’ve been flat out (again) but while I had a bit of time I went in search of a new fandom to add to the site. While I was searching I came across this site which in turn gave me a link to another site: International F
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The Green Air Push Is Killing The Amazon!

Thu, 8 May 2008 03:39:17 -0400

Do we need any more evidence that the whole global warming industry is akin to nothing more than a gaggle of chickens running about with their heads cut off? CLEANER air due to reduced coal burning could help destroy the Amazon this century, accordin
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The finest photo I’ve seen.

Thu, 8 May 2008 02:54:21 -0400

Isn’t this one of the most powerful and amazing photo’s you’ve ever seen? This magnificent photo was taken yesterday during both a volcano and lightening storm in Chile. The volcano, 1300km south of Santiago, has erupted for t
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BMW receive six gongs at International Engine of the Year Awards

Thu, 8 May 2008 01:24:11 -0400

With six awards for five engines gained at this year’s “International Engine of the Year Awards”, BMW has successfully defended its position as the world’s leading manufacturer of efficient high-performance power units. For the second time in
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When Lightning and Lava Meet.

Thu, 8 May 2008 00:17:41 -0400

If you could look into my brain at the moment, it would probably look like this amazing photo An electrical storm was generated by the ash and lava spewing out of the Chaiten Volcano in Chile at the moment. When lightning and Lava meet, you want to
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