Rob Masters

We'll be there... Originally shared by Alicia Smith https://www.facebook.com/events/195833717281009/209561059241608/?notif_t=event_mall_reply Science, not Slaughter! A reminder that a follow up protest against the State Government Shark Cull  is occurring at Cottesloe Beach from 10am - 12pm February the 1st - that is Saturday. It's an easy beach to get to public transport wise - they are even arranging shuttle buses from the Cottesloe Station. https://www.facebook.com/events/195833717281009/209561059241608/?notif_t=event_mall_reply

A noble (or maybe ignobel) project. Originally shared by Lev Lafayette Yes, I really did send this. http://tcpip.dreamwidth.org/170158.html

Viking Horde test game at Genghiscon!

"Giving all voices equal weight is bad journalism" - Simon Miraudo on RTR FM this morning. He might have been talking about film interpretations, but there are an awful lot of so-called journalists out there in the mainstream press (yes, I'm looking at the Murdoch and Fairfax crowd) who this could well apply to.

And every step forward somehow seems matched by a step backwards. Originally shared by John Samuel Reblogged from AusOpinion: Sometimes the sexism that still exists in society raises its head in such a blatant, yet nefarious way, as to boggle the mind, and we’re going through … Continue reading → http://piratesobg.wordpress.com/2014/01/19/coward-outrage/

A very good friend of mine is disposing of review copies of various anime titles for cancer research... Originally shared by John Samuel As noted in the Site Disclaimer I do not retain review copies for personal use. If I like it enough, …Continue reading » http://piratesobg.wordpress.com/2014/01/14/anime-for-cancer-research-with-thanks-to-hanabeeofficial/

It is scary just how vulnerable our society is to this well-known method of manipulation. Originally shared by Jak Charlton With the recent survey showing most Australians wish boat refugees should suffer worse treatment ... this video come to mind ... the power of words ... exactly how Tony Abbot and the media has helped to make racism and xenophobia seem perfectly normal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohrtFuxUzZE&feature=share

#lca2014 #boardgaming #perth If any linux.conf.au 2014 people are stuck for something to do in the 44C heat tomorrow, consider visiting the WA Boadgaming Association meeting at the Mt Claremont Community Centre on Montgomery Ave, running from 11am to 6pm. Your first visit is free :) And we have aircon.

#lca2014   The Tropical Garden, just outside the Hackett Hall Undercroft at UWA.

#lca2014 Childcare provided on-site.

#lca2014 Coolest thing to happen so far at Linux.conf.au ? Getting to meet the guy behind belowtheline.org.au and learning how he built both versions of his site. A real unsung hero.

Added photos to #lca2014 hangout. events/gallery/c387ms0ellp4isqcgsi0du60ni8?authkey=CL3nxrjx3vK1Tg

#lca2014 Marc MERLIN's talk about a truely huge upgrade project filled the lecture theatre, and some of the audience had to leave due to fire regs! It was fascinating what he had to go through and what he achieved.

#lca2014 The Penguin Dinner