Rob Masters

Something special for John Samuel​. The original Noodle Incident - what really happened! http://freefall.purrsia.com/ff200/fv00125.htm

Summer Celebration WPP 2015 - Week 51 - Summer / Winter Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D ,  Ken Fowkes ,  Navin Upendran  , Robyn King and T.E. Smith #WPP2015 #WPP2015-Wk-51-SummerWinter These three trees turned up in a large area of vacant land near one of Perth's primary arterial roads. One or more have been turning up there for some years, appearing a day or two before Christmas, and vanishing again around Jan 5. I have no idea who puts them there, or why, but they have become as much a feature of our summer Christmas as the now defunct beer-can tree from down the road.

Very sweet! https://youtu.be/UUlaseGrkLc

Rising Heat WPP 2015 - Week 48 - Shapes Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D , Ken Fowkes , Navin Upendran , Robyn King and T.E. Smith #WPP2015 #WPP2015-Wk-50-Shapes A totally misleading title as the indicator globes in a Galilean Thermometer sink as the temperature rises.

Congratulations on a successful launch and return mission SpaceX! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5bTbVbe4e4&feature=share

Normally I'd post this under Music and Music Videos, but in this case, I'm convinced that this could easily be straight out of an Andre Norton novel that she never wrote. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hc10dQG-ueI&feature=share

Via Boing Boing comes this brilliant re-telling of Episode IV - using footage from other films. Found via this link:  http://boingboing.net/2015/12/17/what-star-wars-minus-star-wa.html Favourite shout-out? The Dam Busters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gUKYBs6T8c&feature=share

I don't know where John Samuel​ found this, but it so needs a video clip! Originally shared by John Samuel Well this is just... odd. Not to mention possibly being the oldest recorded mash-up.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUV-WghBifc&feature=share

And while we're at it, I've had days like this. http://xkcd.com/1618/

I just discovered this wonderful singer/songwriter over on Magnatune. If you like Kate Bush or Tori Amos, give Linda Wood a go! http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/lwood-duel?song=1

I think this is one of the best things I've seen in months... Originally shared by Damn interesting Video: Jet fuel and steel beams. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzF1KySHmUA

Dots To Spots Printing are running their final #FreePrintFriday  for 2015! Comment on the original to enter. Originally shared by Dots To Spots Printing Free Print Friday - Last one for the year! 1. Comment on this post by 5:00pm (19/12/15) AEST. 2. Random person will be chosen for this free print. 3.The winner of this event has till (20/12/15) 11:59pm AEST to send their photo to dots to spots and redeem their free print. 4. The winner will receive a 16x24 inch print on 190gsm Satin Photo Paper delivered to their address. Have a great day everyone :) #freeprintfriday #friday #free #print #giveaway #photoprint #competition #advertising #win #share #freefriday #photography #gift

Via Jeremy Hodges  Originally shared by Tim Young Jeremy Hodges​ there I did it....I posted a #StarWarsForceAwakens spoiler ;) #heartstone #starwars #lol

Meanwhile, Assembly is hiding under the table, stealing chips when no one is looking. Originally shared by Oleg Yakovlev https://v1.std3.ru/71/b7/1450110575-71b77b2bd06f431f2bd0b4abb983738f.gif https://v1.std3.ru/71/b7/1450110575-71b77b2bd06f431f2bd0b4abb983738f.gif

Wonderful news! http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-16/perth-wetlands-group-wins-court-challenge-against-roe-8/7033038

Canada - back to the tradition of being friendly, polite, and caring. I hope we remember how to do this soon as well. Originally shared by Antony Warren #Syria #Refugees #Daesh #Terrorism

Like a lot of things related to the Honourable Mr. Turnbull's leadership, not perfect, but a marked improvement. Actually, given the nature of Australian politics in the modern world, that would not be a bad epitaph for any Prime Minister. Here's hoping you get to keep it up, Mr. Turnbull! http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-13/abbots-wind-farm-investment-ban-lifted/7024164

Five years young! The Weekly Photo Project is back for 2016! Join us in improving your photography skills, meeting some amazing photographers, and having fun! Originally shared by Francesco Scaglioni About the Weekly Photo Project 2016 Welcome to the 2016 Weekly Photo Project - it's open for all levels of photographers and you can join at any time! The idea of the project is to have fun, whilst learning more about photography and your camera. The idea is simple: each week you will try to take a new photograph based on a theme, executed any way you feel fit. The list of themes for the year and the copy / paste tags for each theme can be found in the Community Try to take the photos weekly if possible (it is more fun that way - we don’t check exif data but “stockpiling” images in advance or raiding your archive would not be in the spirit of the project). The Project should not be a source of stress though: if you’re late then you’re late, if you miss a theme then you miss a theme, ...

Ten Eleven Handy hints for participating in a Weekly Photo Project As we get ready for the 2016 Weekly Photo Project, I thought I'd share some of the things I've learnt over past few years. First - Don't be shy - we really don't care what level of experience or quality of gear you have. We have absolute beginners and full-time professionals taking part, with everything from high-end DLSRs to 2MP smartphones. The point is to take part - to paraphrase one of my author friends "If you want to be a photographer, take photos!", and this is as true for those just wanting to improve their skills as for those looking to turn (or are already) pro. Second - Make sure you create a new album for the project at the start of the year, and (this is the important bit) add each photo to it before you share it. And include the theme in the caption of the photo before you share it - it makes it a lot easier when you are reviewing your work. Third - Please re-share your posts! Af...

How to Take Part in the 2016 Weekly Photo Project First of all it is necessary to become a member of the Community.  It is not necessary to Circle the other members but if you don’t then you will miss out on some great photography as you will never see their non-project work. --------------------------- Posting Methods Classic Google Plus Methods Method #1 1 Choose your image and optionally add it to your WPP2016 album 2 Go to the Community “Information” sections and Copy the tags for your chosen theme 3 Click Create new post whilst visiting the Community and the correct weekly section for your chosen theme, and  3a Give it a title if you wish and some narrative 3b Paste the theme tags / info ( this is important as it ensures that the curators get notified of your post ) 3c Attach / upload your picture 4 ( Optional but preferred ) Reshare your posting publicly, including the #WPP2016 tag in the body of the repost. 5 Hang around and enjoy the work of the other members. Method #2 1 Choos...

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Every once in a while I get an extra special surprise from Weekly Photo Project 2015​, and this time Robyn King​ has shared this stunning macro shot. I am looking forward to next year even more now! Originally shared by Robyn King #weeklyphotoproject2015   #wpp2015   Alen Ianni Bernhard Rembold Cliff Loresco Francesco Scaglioni Heather D Ken Fowkes Matt Crace Navin Upendran Robyn King T.E. Smith  #wpp2015-Wk44-Flowers Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season♥ #everydaythings  EVERYDAY THINGS luca lancieri Barbara Manciulli Boba Musura Nynke B  #floralfriday  FloralFriday Tamara Pruessner HQSP Flowers  #hqspflowers  Melanie Pierce Kanlaya Chungsangornpornsuk Wayne Lu Iva Pas Photography FLOWER POWER  #flowerpower  Edith Kukla  #flowers   #flowerphotography   #flowerslovers   #flowersphotography   #poinsettia   #red   #redpoinsettia   #macroaddict  MacroAddict Sandrine Berjonneau  #macro4all  Macro4All Bill Urwin Thomas Kirchen Walter Soestbergen  #macromaniacs  MacroManiacs S...

Via Alicia Smith (Who got it via many others!) I, too, need to remember this. Originally shared by null Share. It's spot on. http://brightside.me/article/stop-saying-sorry-if-you-want-to-say-thank-you-a-seriously-insightful-cartoon-57255/

Lord Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, on Trump's claims of London being a hotbed of radicalism: "I would invite him to come and see the whole of London and take him round the city, except that I wouldn't want to expose Londoners to any unnecessary risk of meeting Donald Trump." http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3352382/Three-people-SECOND-signing-petition-ban-Donald-Trump-Britain-hate-speech-claim-police-fear-lives-radicalised-London.html http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3352382/Three-people-SECOND-signing-petition-ban-Donald-Trump-Britain-hate-speech-claim-police-fear-lives-radicalised-London.html#ixzz3tsKxKDYe

Following up on yesterday... Originally shared by John Samuel As Rob Masters noted yesterday, we need to grow up and stop the ENDEMIC victim blaming. And, unfortunately, it does indeed appear to be endemic in Australia. :( http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/nov/25/victim-blaming-rampant-in-australians-attitudes-towards-violence-against-women-study

"Civic Sculpture" WPP 2015 - Week 49 - Repetitive Weekly Photo Project 2015 curated by Alen Ianni , Bernhard Rembold , Cliff Loresco , Francesco Scaglioni , Heather D , Ken Fowkes , Navin Upendran , Robyn King and T.E. Smith #WPP2015 #WPP2015-Wk-49-Repetitive Ceiling decorations at a public open area in a new arcade in Perth. Surrounding the skylight are skyscrapers reaching UP , while the COLOUR/COLOR glass baffles provide LEADING LINES and REFLECTIONS, the lights give SYMMETRY, there is WATER on the glass roof from a passing rainstorm (you can just make out the CLOUDS AND SKY), and the REPETITIVE patterns complete the image. So that's eight REPEATED themes in one :) (Can you find any more?)

This has to stop. And who has to stop it?  Us. Blokes.  Because it is up to us to change our attitudes, and to damn well grow up . The only time it is the victim's fault is ... never . Which means that the only people to blame for violence against women are the perpetrators - and the rest of us who say (even unconsciously)  that it is in any way even partly the victims' fault. So I say again, the only people who can stop this is us.  Also via John Samuel. Originally shared by Tony Sidaway Being A Girl: A Brief Personal History of Violence. http://bellejar.ca/2015/12/03/being-a-girl-a-brief-personal-history-of-violence/

Because the telcos and security agencies would never fall victim... Originally shared by John Samuel Nothing to worry about here. Move along. http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/dec/04/telcos-and-security-agencies-exempted-from-data-breach-rules-in-draft-bill?CMP=soc_568

I'll just put this up... http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/youre-in-the-same-category-as-hitler-sl/news-story/d7e402e5549d0f19744355eca5259c11

Eskal produce GF pretzels, so this looks fun! Thanks to Lordy​ for this! Originally shared by Yahiya Mv These Chicken Nuggets Are What Dreams Are Made Of RECIPE: 2 cups salted pretzels 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 cup flour 1/4 tsp pepper (optional) 2 eggs 1 lb boneless chicken breasts Cut chicken breasts into 2 inch pieces. Mix pretzels and cheese in food processor. Add pepper to flour and mix in a separate bowl. Whisk eggs in another bowl, and pour cheese/pretzel mix in a third. Bread chicken by first covering in flour, then dipping in egg, and finally coating in pretzel/ cheese mix. Fry in vegetable oil. Flip several times until fully cooked. Serve with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce! Enjoy! By tasty

Take the few minutes to read this, it is not very long, but it is bang on target. Originally shared by John Samuel In view of recent terrorism at #plannedparenthood I think it is an appropriate time to repeat this rant. https://piratesobg.wordpress.com/2013/08/11/a-bumper-sticker-feminists-take-on-abortion-laws/