Category Archives: 2020

Hard Rock 100, 2021

The Hard Rock 100 trail run ultra is currently in progress, with the sharp end of the field already halfway through the 100 miles of trail. From here; after hitting the low point of the course in Ouray (elevation 2,375 … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2021-07-11)

In brief: 🦠 Scott Morrison fell victim to his own tribalism (2021-Jul-17) [The Age] ❝ The repetition of Commonwealth penny-pinching – and the failure to anticipate a stampede of citizens trying to do the right thing – spells at best … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2021-02-14)

In brief: How to watch cycling LIVE on SBS (2021-Feb-17) [SBS Cycling Central] A comprehensive guide to upcoming cycling events from around the world – LIVE on SBS and streamed live via SBS On Demand. ❝ We’re heading into the … Continue reading

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Protected: Summer in Melbourne 2020-21

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Changes 5:00pm on 31 December 2020

New Year’s Eve restrictions [1] ❝ From 5pm tonight the following restrictions will be in place in Victoria: ● The limit of people gathering in the home will be reduced to 15 from 30. ● Masks will be mandatory indoors. … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2020-12-27)

In brief: How to contact the ISS with a Baofeng (2020-Dec-30) [Gregg(awatt)] The Year of the Idiot (2020-Dec-28) [Eudaimonia and Co] ❝ 2020 was the year of the idiot. It was the year that a pandemic searched the ocean of … Continue reading

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JUSTICE. MERCY. DUTY. THAT SORT OF THING.

❝ “All right,” said Susan. “I’m not stupid. You’re saying humans need… fantasies to make life bearable.” REALLY? AS IF IT WAS SOME KIND OF PINK PILL? NO. HUMANS NEED FANTASY TO BE HUMAN. TO BE THE PLACE WHERE THE … Continue reading

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The Walk to Rivendell : Rauros to Isengard (Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli)

Having just journeyed from Rauros to Isengard with Merry and Pippin using Eowyn Challenge’s The Walk to Rivendell and Beyond, we are jumping back in time to follow the journey of Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli from Rauros to Isengard. Previously … Continue reading

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This weeks links (2020-12-20)

In brief: COVID-19 Hotel Quarantine Inquiry (2020-Dec-21) [COVID-19 Hotel Quarantine Inquiry] ❝ Inquiry Chair the Hon. Jennifer Coate AO delivered a final report on Monday 21 December 2020. ❞ COVID-19 Hotel Quarantine Inquiry Final Report ❝ Had the work proposed … Continue reading

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Disfrutar (Spanish, v.)

Disfrutar (Spanish, v.) / dees-froo-tahr / Lit. ‘to receive the fruits of’; to benefit from; to enjoy #PositiveLexicography 📷 Kinglake West VIC

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