I am greatly saddened by the news of Jane McGrath's death.  This was her third time around battling cancer, and she has been instrumental in the raising of funds for research programs, and truly inspirational in her public battle against the disease.  Glenn must be devastated.  Never have I seen another couple who lived such a great public example ( Read more... )

So.... what do we think?  Are we happy for Micro$oft to take-over Yahoo! ?

Does the U.S. not have any "anti-competitive" laws regarding business acquisitions and buy-outs?  Mind you... I suppose we could say the same thing about BhP's current plans to buy RioTinto (am I the only person who sees "riot-into" in that name?)

Happy birthday to bear-bear (kim_bear_ly) today.... :o), and to zelda (tassie_gal) for tomorrow.  Hope you have lots and lots more!

According to a BBC report this morning, Perth was the hottest city in the world yesterday.  At 44.2°C (111°F), apparently we sweltered through our hottest ever December day. 

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OMG!  I'm sick of Bush and that silly gummy grin he walks around with.  Oh well, at least Rumsfeld isn't here.  He isn't is he?? *please please not ( Read more... )

Happy birthday murg!  You're too young, you're too sexy, and you play for the other other team.  But if you ever want to sow-your-seed...... I'll have your babies!!!

FYI!!...

My laptop has DIED!!!  *sob*

The American FBI wants university students to stop travelling.  *I friggen knew it!... tassie_gal is a foreign national terrorist spy!!*

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so I might not feel like Michael's maid..... but I sure as crap feel like his friggen conveyor belt!!

Word: "conveyor belt"
Result: synonym for aussie_annie
noun machinery.
an endless belt or chain, set of rollers, etc., for carrying materials lunches, or objects hot-chocolates short distances, as part of a churn-out process. 
Pronounced:
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