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Bring in zero tolerance!
White Orchid | 13 hours ago by Maureen Jackson
I am so over the lenient fines and sentencing for drunk drivers. Yes,there is plenty of publicity about it via the media and the campaigns run by the police but the message doesn’t appear to be getting though. Drivers have their license suspend read more
Last minute details and a secret mission.
White Orchid | December 19th 2009 by Maureen Jackson
The day here started off very relaxed, with Prue and I taking our breakfast out on the back patio, reading the paper and listening to music. It was beautiful outside and we lingered for quite a while before we got on with a few tasks around the house read more
Pakistan tour of Australia 2009/10 Match Shedule
Clicksports.tv | December 19th 2009 by Sabahat
Watch Shedule Pakistan tour of Australia 2009/10 Sat Dec 19 - Mon Dec 21 10:30 local | 23:30 GMT 04:30 PKT +1d Tasmania v Pakistanis Bellerive Oval, Hobart N/A Sat Dec 26 - Wed Dec 30 11:30 local | 00:30 GMT 05:30 PKT 1st Test - Australia v Paki read more
New York, New York and Christmas Gifts.
White Orchid | December 18th 2009 by Maureen Jackson
Last night we all had a lovely evening.Prue’s ex housemate came over for dinner and we exchanged Christmas gifts, prior to her leaving for the US. As I write, she is winging her way to San Fransisco, then after a brief stopover, on to JFK. It read more
Bortføringer til Latin-Amerika øker
Abducted Children Recovery | December 18th 2009 by ABP World Group Ltd.
Av:Kjell Schevig, Bortført.no Norsk presse gir inntrykk av muslimske menn bortfører flest barn, lengre fra sannheten kan man ikke komme. 80 % prosent av kidnappingene begås nemlig av kvinner - hovedsaklig europeiske kvinner fra land som Sverige, read more
Memorable Moments of 2009: USA, Maldini, Bolton’s Almost Comeba…
The Offside | December 18th 2009
We’re getting towards the end of 2009, so time to take a look back over our shoulders and bid the year a fond farewell before we say hallo to 2010. Last week I asked the many and talented bloggers of The Offside and World Cup Blog to share thei read more
2-6 Spring Street, Fitzroy. Melbourne, Victoria
Australian Terrace Houses | December 18th 2009
2-6 Spring Street, Fitzroy. Melbourne, Victoria This row of two storey terraces sits in a little side street just of Johnston Street in Fitzroy. Built right up to the property line, the narrow terraces have an italianate style similar to many in Sy read more
I, am still alive.
bellmoffattetc | December 18th 2009
So! post university aftermath over here’s what happened: + I graduated and now have a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Photography & Media Arts) from the ANU School of Art + I won The Nectro Investments Acquisition Award for two prints in my folio- read more
A relaxing trip into town and a good interview.
White Orchid | December 17th 2009 by Maureen Jackson
I have just returned from the interview, which was conducted at an inner-city suburb. The interview went well and the recruiter is going to forward my details to the employer, which is good. Now I will have to wait until I hear more next week.It was read more
Up, Up & Away: A Sunrise Balloon Flight Over Melbourne
Viator Travel Blog | December 17th 2009
There’s a reason balloon flights are a little on the pricey side. When your alarm goes off at 3:45am, your first impulse is to roll over and go back to sleep. But there’s nothing like a non-refundable 300-or-so bucks to get you out of bed on a da read more
Australian Open 2010: Jersey Boys to perform at men’s final
WTA Women's Tennis Blog | December 17th 2009 by Jesica
Australian Open 2010: Jersey Boys to perform at men’s final Australian Open organisers announced that the company of JERSEY BOYS will make a special on-court appearance at the men’s final of the Australian Open on Sunday 31 January 2010. The read more
Route 666 3 – Apocalypse Provoke The Establishment (2008)
eXtreme Sport Movies | December 17th 2009 by Hans Meier
Route.666.3.Provoke.The.Establishment.2008.DVDRip.XviD-JCO We are back with a fresh graffiti DVD! We’ve brought you the previous Route 666 graffiti videos from Australia, and here we go with the latest one, Route 666 #3 ! This is the third D read more
I heart Czarque shoes!
BABYCCINO! Kids and the City | December 17th 2009 by Babyccino
These baby loafers and ballet slippers by Australian-based company Czarque are exquisite and so, so chic. My only gripe is that they were not around when my children were babies!! They are delicate and soft, understated and …. just so very ad read more
HOT: Eco Innovators Showcase, Cnr Little Collins and Swanston St,…
MEL: HOT OR NOT | December 16th 2009
Melbourne is riding a pop up store wave and the Eco Innovators Showcase is about as ‘pop up’ as a pop up shop can get. In the morning: one unremarkable, poster-plastered news stand pillar standing innocently on Swanston Street. In the af read more
Clay man
Olympus ZD 150mm f2 Photos | December 16th 2009 by Roentarre
I have recently acquired E620 for better consistent autofocus. Back to shooting with this wonderful lens again. The bokeh and the rich colour are really the signature of olympus 150mm f2! read more
Love Vintage: A Passion for Collecting Fashion
Swing Fashionista | December 16th 2009 by Sharon Davis
This looks like a fantastic book! Do any of you own this book? Have you flipped through it? What is your personal review? Here is a great review from Super Kawaii Mama! Information provided by seller: Love Vintage takes the reader on a charming visu read more
Victoria House and Hopetoun House: 22-24 Northcote Road, Armadale…
Australian Terrace Houses | December 16th 2009
Terrace Houses: Hopetoun House (22) and Victoria House (24) Northcote Road Armadale, Victoria There is a certain elegance to Armadale’s terraces. Many come in short rows. Along the eastern side of Northcote Road there are several grand exam read more
The Internet Show – Melbourne, Australia
The Global Tech Events and Trainings Directory | December 16th 2009 by Jack
April 13, 2010toApril 14, 2010Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre Melbourne, Australia The Internet Show is a series of seminars and a showcase. It is the only event that brings together large, medium and small companies, all eager to find new way read more
Heat and Cricket at Arthur's Creek
Publish Or Perish | December 16th 2009 by Allan Russell
It has been quite hot here today 39 ° C (about 102 ° F) in the City and 41° (106°F) out here to the north.. So once I finished work I just came home and stayed indoors. 40 -41° are not uncommon summer temperatures here. We got as hot as 47° (1 read more
T&G Building, Melbourne
Art Deco Buildings | December 16th 2009 by David Thompson
At one time the T&G Building dominated the Melbourne Skyline. It is still a landmark but no longer the city's tallest building and no longer housing the T&G Insurance Company.The building was designed by Anketell & Kingsley Henderson and constructed read more
From the crazy lady in the Bio Hazard suit!
White Orchid | December 15th 2009 by Maureen Jackson
We are expecting a hot day here in Melbourne. Already the mercury has reached 36 C and climbing and one cannot help but remember that fateful day last February, when so many perished or were injured in the Black Saturday bush-fires.I can only imagine read more
The Great Australian Commentator of Death.
The Offside | December 15th 2009
[Dirty Tackle] How often have we heard this happen? Once a weekend? The commentator, not knowing the magical powers he (or she) wields, stammers on endlessly about the brilliance of something, someone, and only succeeds in tempting the fates into pro read more
They Have Coconuts and They Know How to Use Them
Boz and Oz | December 15th 2009 by Barbara
From My Way Australian scientists have discovered an octopus in Indonesia that collects coconut shells for shelter – unusually sophisticated behavior that the researchers believe is the first evidence of tool use in an invertebrate animal. The read more
Does Anyone Know Of A Nice Restaurant In Melbourne That Also Has…
SeeMe Just Rilek | December 15th 2009 by akok panas
It is my mums 50th birthday on Saturday 31st of October and i am looking for a nice restaurant or winery to go to that also has live entertainment like jazz or a tribute band or something like that. I cant find anything on the net. Does anyone know o read more
The ideal Melbourne home builder can solve space problems
Home Builder Tools | December 14th 2009 by Migraine Help
Home renovations and home extensions were not at all everyone’s cup of tea, Australians used to think twice before getting in touch with the home renovators. Gone are the days and now its time to enjoy living with ample of spaces and larger rooms. read more
HOT: Melbourne Op Shop Tours (Part 2), Inner West, Williamstown t…
MEL: HOT OR NOT | December 14th 2009
Read Part 1 of the tour here. Another quick train ride to Spotswood then St John’s Op Shop (612-614 Melbourne Rd, Spotswood). ‘Great variety of household goods’ is an accurate description, with ‘variety’ being the opera read more
Religion in Global Politics
Time to Get Up Club | December 14th 2009 by Kristin
Does religion play a part in current world politics? Whether or not we are particularly religious at all, we would have to concede that it does. I was certainly convinced after watching Compass on the ABC last night. Compass often covers some fa read more
My Melbourne 9
Pixxil - Melbourne & Geelong Wedding & Portrait Photography | December 14th 2009 by Robb Duncan
This one is from a trip to the city early last week. Across from Flinders Street Station Image captured by :- Canon 5D II & 24mm L II f/1.4 – ISO 100 – 1/1250 second @ f/2.5 So there you have it and like I always say, please feel fr read more
Sensory Lab – Gateway to a caffeine addiction
My Aching Head - Food and Drink for a Hangover | December 13th 2009 by Michael
The world of coffee is moving in a new direction, the coffee geeks call it the Third Wave and here in Melbourne it is taking many forms. Proud Mary, Seven Seeds, Brother Baba Budan, Dead Man Espresso and St Ali all subscribe to the philosophy. This p read more
HOT: Melbourne Op Shop Tours, Inner West, Williamstown to Footscr…
MEL: HOT OR NOT | December 13th 2009
Fashionistas know that the surest way to score a one-of-a-kind outfit is to scour old shops and vintage stores. Melbourne Op Shop Tours helps you take up the op shop challenge by running small group (max 10 people) tours through various areas of Mel read more
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