Monthly Archives: February 2016

This weeks links (2016-02-29)

Posted on February 29, 2016 by visibleprocrastinations

In brief: * Linguists Not Exactly Wow About Facebook’s New Reactions (2016-Feb-29) [Wired] What do those words have in common? Not a lot, actually. To a grammar purist, that’s annoying. “These words are in radically different categories,” says Geoff Pullum, … Continue reading →

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Microadventure: 7/52 Volunteer

Posted on February 26, 2016 by visibleprocrastinations

The challenge to participate in a microadventure every week for a year. #31. Volunteer As a Venturer Scout leader my week already includes a fair amount of volunteer work. This week I also assisted our Joey Scouts with their “Our … Continue reading →

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This weeks links (2016-02-22)

Posted on February 22, 2016 by visibleprocrastinations

In brief: * Shirine Taylor — How Adventure Had An Impact On My Life (2016-Feb-19) [Medium] * How I find great wild camping sites for microadventures (2-015-Apr-24) [Adventures Close to Home] Running: * Cycling: * My Place: the cycle trails … Continue reading →

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Microadventure: 6/52 Go for a walk by the light of the moon

Posted on February 22, 2016 by visibleprocrastinations

The challenge to participate in a microadventure every week for a year. #09. Go for a walk by the light of the moon “Full-moon walking – walking at night by the light of the moon – is something I have … Continue reading →

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**Autumn Challenge – 01/03/16 – 31/05/16**

Posted on February 19, 2016 by visibleprocrastinations

The Aussie Readers group on Goodreads has the **Autumn Challenge – 1st March- 31st May 2016**; To coincide with certain events across Australia during Autumn we’ll match our book choices to them … Rules: #1. You need to complete a … Continue reading →

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Sunset Series 2016 – R2 – Princes Park

Posted on February 18, 2016 by visibleprocrastinations

Event: Sunset Series 2016 – R2 – Princes Park Distance: 8km Date: Wednesday the 17th February 2016 Location: Princes Park Organised by: Sole Motive Events This iconic Melbourne location will be transformed with great food from Melbourne’s finest food trucks, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday WIN (2016-Feb-17)

Posted on February 17, 2016 by visibleprocrastinations

Freerunning on the Rooftops of Santorini – Red Bull Art of Motion Stunning, oceanside villas of Santorini, Greece become the canvas for the 5th edition of freerunning’s biggest contest. Watch the Picassos of freerunning use the rooftops, railings, and stairs … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tunes‬ #216 – Abney Park – Abney Park (1998)

Posted on February 16, 2016 by visibleprocrastinations

Abney Park was formed by Robert Brown in 1997. They released their first full-length album Abney Park in 1998, and in 1999 they released Return to the Fire. Their third album “Cemetery Number 1” drew from their first two albums … Continue reading →

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This weeks links (2016-02-15)

Posted on February 15, 2016 by visibleprocrastinations

In brief: * The hashtag conundrum: how should journalists negotiate public and private on social media? (2016-Feb-12) [The Conversation] * The Politics We Deserve (Summer 2015) [Meanjin] A long read from Katharine Murphy, but worth the time; ❝… The second … Continue reading →

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Microadventure: 5/52 Travel without a map

Posted on February 15, 2016 by visibleprocrastinations

The challenge to participate in a microadventure every week for a year. #07. Travel without a map “The best parts of life are the things we can’t plan. And it’s a lot harder to find happiness if you’re only searching … Continue reading →

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