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I cannot help it. I really would love a Dyson Air Multiplier. I do not care that it is $300+ for a fan. It is cool and looks awesome.
Not that it matters, but reviews (here and here) say its pretty wonderful, price aside.

I cannot help it. I really would love a Dyson Air Multiplier. I do not care that it is $300+ for a fan. It is cool and looks awesome.

Not that it matters, but reviews (here and here) say its pretty wonderful, price aside.

Data based on Sydney postcodes

This blew my socks off. A very impressive and pretty tool. Try yours here. The entire tool was apparently build in under 24 hours as part of ‘GovHack 2009’

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"On 11 November, you are encouraged to keep in your minds those who fought and died for our country. If you wish to observe a moment’s silence you should speak to your manager, allowing them the opportunity to assess the business needs of your area prior to approving your request."

Today’s crikey quotes from an all-staff ATO email. The ATO is, of course, an Australian government organ.

American Soldier Photos. An interesting photo essay of the life of a modern solider.

American Soldier Photos. An interesting photo essay of the life of a modern solider.

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Standard of Living

mrgan:


HOVET mirror at IKEA
Big mirror for your bedroom or hallway.
$99



Metal floor mirror at West Elm
Big mirror for your bedroom or hallway.
$299



Infinity floor mirror at CB2
Big mirror for your bedroom or hallway.
$399



Mondrian mirror at Design Within Reach
Big mirror for your bedroom or hallway.
$1,250

The Best Way to Cook a Thick Steak - eG Forums

Do not like at while hungry.

“Do I have the right to refuse this search?” | Homeland Security Watch

This is interesting stuff; I’ve posted before on how deeply abhorrent I find the modern security pantomime and this raises some similar points.

Edit: The metafilter thread, where I found this link, is also interesting, as mefi discussions often are.

A plague of atheists has descended, and Catholics are the target

What an amusingly contradictory opinion piece: “I hate atheists. But wait, atheists are bad because they hate.”