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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.
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’
"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.
Standard of Living
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.”
