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Is Julia Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?

 

Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? returns to TEN soon and we’ll again see a mix of celebrities and punters competing against the cast of kids.

One of those will be Deputy PM, Julia Gillard.

This is the second season that the show has included familiar faces as well as general public [...]

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So what is China doing?

Sending a message to business in China and elsewhere?

Showing the chinese generally that anyone who goes against China (or the party) can expect to be in trouble.

Bribery and corruption are rife in China, business dealings are grey nearly all the time and there does not appear to be much transparency at all.

We [...]

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Version upgrade being undertaken from 2.8.0 to 2.8.1.

This version of wordpress is / has just been upgraded to version 2.8.1

If you can see this message there is a strong chance that it has all been succesful and the new version is up and running.

Using an automagic update is quite simple and I am pleased that the developers of wordpress went [...]

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dummy spit by China

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/07/08/2620602.htm

Well what can you say?

If this is the reaction of China to a failed business deal it really shows what their attitude is to the rest of the world. The current unrest is also indicative of a government that dislikes exposure and further reacts as if theirs is the only opinion that matters.

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Rangers sick of Qld dept name changes

Source: ABC News Australia

Rangers sick of Qld dept name changes By Jonathon Hall

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) rangers are embroiled in a fight with the State Government over constant changes in the name of their department.

The rangers have launched a campaign to ensure the name of the service and its logo, [...]

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windfarm approved near crookwell

http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/07/03/2615814.htm

Wind farm approved despite court challenge

The New South Wales Government has given planning approval for a wind farm at Gullen Range, near Goulburn in the state’s south, despite an ongoing case in the Land and Environment Court.

The Government has given the $250 million plan the green light after putting in place measures [...]

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The complexities of life?

Kevin Bacon and 6 degrees of separation tries to explain the complexity and closeness of all of us, no matter where we are.

The idea that I can randomly select someone anywhere and hand an item addressed to that person to someone I know and that it is highly likely that just by using people [...]

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Joe Hockey Jockeying for leadership?

This type of release is a the beginnings of a leadership challenge or at least putting people on notice that he is available.

Joe Hockey is probably one of the very few who seems capable of running the liberals as well as being more likeable.

The current bird is badly wounded and IMO will not [...]

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