Monthly Archives: August 2017

Tuesday Tunes‬ #251 – Taramis

Posted on August 29, 2017 by visibleprocrastinations

Taramis Taramis was an Australian heavy metal music group, which began as Prowler in 1983. Initially they played covers of other artists’ work, in 1985 they developed more original material and changed their name. By that time their line-up was … Continue reading →

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Wonderland Trail Run 2017

Posted on August 29, 2017 by visibleprocrastinations

Event: Wonderland Run Distance: 20km short / 36km long Date: Sunday the 27st August 2017 Location: Hall Gap, The Grampians Organised by: Big Long Run The Wonderland Run Grampians is a 2km and 8km Saturday afternoon run, followed by 20km … Continue reading →

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Running/Riding – what’s next? (Part 4)

Posted on August 29, 2017 by visibleprocrastinations

Behind any total cluster f##k there is always a plan, a plan that seemed really good when written down and viewed from afar; this may just be that sort of plan! Where did I leave that monkey wrench? This plan … Continue reading →

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This weeks links (2017-08-28)

Posted on August 29, 2017 by visibleprocrastinations

In brief: * Magpies swooping? You should try making friends with them, expert says (2017-Aug-31) [ABC News] * Meet frog recording pioneer Murray Littlejohn: a man who heard music in amphibious murmurs (2017-Aug-29) [ABC News] Running: * #UTMB – WORLD … Continue reading →

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‘walk-off’

Posted on August 25, 2017 by visibleprocrastinations

On 23 August 1966, tired of the Aborigines being ‘treated like dogs’ in their own country, Lingiari led two hundred of his people, employees of Wave Hill station, with their families, in a ‘walk-off’. Encouraged by Brian Manning and a … Continue reading →

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Hype Cycle for Education, 2017

Posted on August 24, 2017 by visibleprocrastinations

* Hype Cycle for Education, 2017 (2017-Jul-24) https://www.gartner.com/doc/3769145/hype-cycle-education-

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Hype Cycle for Education, 2016

Posted on August 24, 2017 by visibleprocrastinations

* Hype Cycle for Education, 2016 (2016-Jul-01) https://www.gartner.com/doc/3364119/hype-cycle-education-

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The Sword and Laser – 2017 Book list

Posted on August 23, 2017 by visibleprocrastinations

The Sword and Laser (S&L) is a science fiction and fantasy-themed book club and podcast, started by Veronica Belmont and Tom Merritt. The main goal of the club is to build a strong online community of sci-fi / fantasy buffs, … Continue reading →

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This weeks links (2017-08-21)

Posted on August 23, 2017 by visibleprocrastinations

In brief: * After 40 Years, Dungeons & Dragons is Finally Cool (2017-Aug-15) [Playboy] I only read it for the articles … * Doh! Running: * TRAIL MUSIC | The Ginger Runner Cycling: * Some reading/listening: *

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Tuesday Tunes‬ #250 – Chumbawamba

Posted on August 15, 2017 by visibleprocrastinations

Chumbawamba Chumbawamba were a British band that formed in 1982 and had major success until their final performances in 2012. The band constantly shifted in musical style, drawing on genres such as punk rock, pop, folk, and experimental. The band’s … Continue reading →

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