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It’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it
The blackmail that is, not being the government.
Threats to strike public transport on WYD
Last night my husband told me that train and bus worker’s plan to strike on World Youth Day if the government doesn’t do something to improve the transport system, which breaks down daily.

Jane McGrath, wife of the cricketer Glenn McGrath and founder of the McGrath Foundation, passed away yesterday.
After (and during) her battle with Breast Cancer, Jane McGrath became a spokeswoman for breast cancer awareness, and actively worked to provide support for women with Breast Cancer in remote areas, where help is not readily available. She was [...]

Wired.com is having a water photo contest.
Sometimes Wired manages to promote some excellent and unique photographs; sometimes they rehash ones that have already been seen.
I’ve entered my photograph Floating in colour. I also have some very cool photos of birds and ducks in water, which I might enter if I have the chance.
Please head [...]

Story at ABC News.
When I saw this headline my first reaction was “Nice.” The kind of “nice” you would say to someone burping in your face, or letting a really loud, wet-sounding fart rip, or possibly vomiting on your freshly dry cleaned silk dress.
The news story isn’t any more informative than the headline, so [...]

I just came across this news story. It says the NSW government is banning laser pointers due to the danger posed to pilots and drivers.
It caught my attention because it just seems so weird! Sure, we don’t want planes to come crashing down on our heads, but blanket banning lasers just seems silly.
The kind of [...]