Monthly Archives: December 2016

This weeks links (2016-12-19)

In brief: * Best of 2016: Bestselling Games With Inclusivity & Diversity (2016-Dec-19) [Geek & Sundry] * How to be an awesome wildlife photographer: five minutes with Faunographic.com founder Rachelle Mackintosh (2016-Dec-18) [ecotravelist] * Summer Safety Series – Kayaks and … Continue reading

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D&D : UNEARTHED ARCANA Index

This post is a simple index of WotC Unearthed Arcana articles. “You can think of the material presented in this series as similar to the first wave of the fifth edition playtest. These game mechanics are in draft form, usable … Continue reading

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** December Challenge – It’s the most wonderful time of the year **

The Aussie Readers group on Goodreads has the December Challenge – It’s the most wonderful time of the year; We understand that this time of year can also be busy and stressful so we’d like to do something different with … Continue reading

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There’s a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they’re absolutely free.

❝There’s a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they’re absolutely free. Don’t miss so many of them.❞ ― Jo Walton Tonight’s sunset up at the Manor following Christmasfoldians at Westerfolds Park.

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MacBook Pro with Retina Display not working via HDMI Extron wall plate

Problem: MacBook Pro with Retina Display not working via HDMI Extron wall plate. Cause: Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) issue with the Retina model MacBook Pros when using Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable, and some Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters. … Continue reading

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Wednesday WIN (2016-Dec-14)

Question Madness Last Call for Mr. Paul

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2016 Duckies Launch

❝ Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. ❞ ― Kenneth Grahame, The Wind in the Willows This year’s annual Ducky launch saw 10 … Continue reading

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Tuesday Tunes‬ #233 – We’ve got that covered (ii)

We’ve got that covered In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a previously recorded, commercially released song by someone other than the original artist or composer. A cover … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2016-12-12)

In brief: * Preview: Neil Gaiman’s Stardust (2016-Dec-08) [BBC4] Challenged to retrieve a fallen star by the beautiful Victoria Forester, to whom he has lost his heart, Tristran Thorn leaves his home in the sleepy English village of Wall. He … Continue reading

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Emma & Tom’s Christmas Run (2016)

Event: Emma & Tom’s Christmas Run Date: Wednesday the 7th December 2016 Location: Albert Park Lake Distances: 2km / 5km / 10km Organised by: Sole Motive A fun run can’t get more festive than Emma & Tom’s Christmas Run. Get … Continue reading

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