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Lost wrecks found under a carpark in Bunbury!

Lost wrecks found under a carpark in Bunbury! For many years there have been rumours of 'lost' shipwrecks along the SW coast. Now three of them have been found. Two are American whalers, but the third is currently a mystery. Although a bit further north than the rumoured Deadwater Wreck ( http://www.lifeonperth.com/deadwaterwreck.htm ), several of these could be contenders for the unidentified vessel. Wood samples have been taken, so now we wait... http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-28/story-4/3750362

Merry Christmas,or whatever seasonal greeting is appropriate to you. May you and yours have a good and safe year.

Merry Christmas,or whatever seasonal greeting is appropriate to you. May you and yours have a good and safe year. A special 'good luck' to any folks in Darwin, as they brace for another Christmas cyclone. I remember the year Santa never made to you.

Hmm... My irony meter is pegging right now... I wonder why?

Hmm... My irony meter is pegging right now... I wonder why? http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2011/12/internet-suitcase-dc/all/1

Give-aways - yay!

Give-aways - yay! Originally shared by Android Police More international love. http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/12/15/mega-holiday-giveaway-2-win-one-of-four-tablets-either-a-sony-tablet-s-or-asus-transformer-with-keyboard-dock-25-amex-gift-card

One does not simply walk in to Mordor...the route has trolls.

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One does not simply walk in to Mordor...the route has trolls. GMaps link: http://goo.gl/1FRT1

Some hard data to support a position I have held for some time.

Some hard data to support a position I have held for some time. Now if we can just sort out our environmental impact and social equality issues... But, as the Possum says "The problems we have left in Australia are difficult and sophisticated..." http://blogs.crikey.com.au/pollytics/2011/12/08/australian-exceptionalism/

Fear the Space Rain Crab!

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Fear the Space Rain Crab!

One of my favourite writers, in conversation with one of my favourite illustrator/writers.

One of my favourite writers, in conversation with one of my favourite illustrator/writers. http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2011/dec/02/neil-gaiman-shaun-tan-interview