Monthly Archives: March 2016

Microadventure: 9/52 Be a tourist in a(nother) city

The challenge to participate in a microadventure every week for a year. #16. Be a tourist in a(nother) city During this Easter we were on a road trip to Canberra where we visited Tuggeranong parkrun, Lanyon Homestead and Questacon.

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Tuesday Tunes‬ #217 – Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam is an American rock band, formed in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. Since its inception, the band’s line-up has comprised Eddie Vedder (lead vocals), Mike McCready (lead guitar), Stone Gossard (rhythm guitar) and Jeff Ament (bass). The band’s fifth … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2016-03-28)

In brief: * Running: * Cycling: * Commentary: Gent-Wevelgem fatality a tragedy that has been a long time coming (2016-Mar-28) [cyclingtips] * Antoine Demoitié dies following Gent-Wevelgem crash (2016-Mar-28) [cyclingnews] * Daan Myngheer dies from heart attack (2016-Mar-28) [cyclingnews] Some … Continue reading

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QS World University Rankings by Subject 2016 – Education

The 2016 QS World University Rankings by Subject were published earlier this week on TopUniversities.com. The ranking list the top 200 universities around the world in 30 subject areas. MGSE came in at number seven (88.0) in the world for … Continue reading

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iOS 9.3

Apple released iOS 9.3, and iTunes 12.3.3 on 21 Mar 2016. iOS 9.3 With this update your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch gain improvements to Notes, News, Health, Apple Music and a new feature called Night Shift that may even … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2016-03-21)

In brief: * Hiking on New Zealand glaciers banned because of rapid melting (2016-Mar-16) [MashableAustralia] … the Fox and Franz Josef glaciers have been melting at such a rapid rate that it has become too dangerous for tourists to hike … Continue reading

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Wednesday WIN (2016-Mar-16)

Whose side are you on?

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Microadventure: 8/52 Explore a border

The challenge to participate in a microadventure every week for a year. #14. Explore a border The “explore a border” theme interpreted pretty broadly to be the borders of a park, or natural borders. Because it is such a broad … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2016-03-14)

In brief: * New walking trail proposed for the ‘roof of Melbourne’ (2016-Mar-14) [The Age] * How to make the most of Easter [Kathmandu] Yes, it’s an advert but it does have some good ideas. This Easter, you don’t have … Continue reading

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Goodbye, Pirate King

Vale Jon English “Pirate King, my Grandma loves your purple pants” Australian performer Jon English has died, aged 66, due to complications from surgery.

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