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Sep 02
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» Thousands Calling For Apology To Founder Of Computer Science

Alan Turing, who is said to be the father of modern computer science, was a WWII code-breaker until he was prosecuted by the British government for having homosexual relations. Thousands have now…

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» iPhone App Wins Top Honors at Microsoft Sponsored Event

John Cook:

Interestingly, 14 of the 15 teams at the event built their products on the Microsoft platform — driven in part by the prize money offered by the BizSpark program. But at the end of the…

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» $US500 Homemade Jetpack Will Either Get You Laid Or Kill You

Looking to live fast and quite possibly die young? Got $US500 burning a hole in your pocket? Do I have a potentially badass obituary for you! (more…)

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» 10 Houses Built From Unlikely Materials

James May’s Lego abode may be shaping up to be spectacular, but he’s far from the first person to build a house out of something novel. Here are ten more amazing homes with, shall we say, …

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» The Crappiest $US100,000 Computer Ever

I present to you the crappiest $US106,414.89 computer in history. Plus $US13.46 shipping. And no Amazon Prime either, what the hell? [Amazon, Thanks Rodrigo!]

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» BucketVac Turns Any 20-Litre Bucket Into A Wet/Dry Vacuum

The BucketVac snaps on to just about any standard 20-litre bucket and converts it into a receptacle for whatever wet or dry crud you happen to be sucking out of your filthy car seats. …

Aug 28
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Waverley: Monster
Waverley:

Monster

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Haymarket: Having Korean BBQ while Stone Bros. plays.
Haymarket:

Having Korean BBQ while Stone Bros. plays.

Aug 24
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Mudgee: Drinks break at Mudgee.
Mudgee:

Drinks break at Mudgee.

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Leura: Stuck in traffic.
Leura:

Stuck in traffic.

Aug 19
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» WP .XML Test Data Import

A great way to fill your WordPress database in order to test it!

Aug 13
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» How to Build a DIY Dorm-Legal Air Conditioner

A very cool “how to” guide indeed!

Aug 11
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Claire’s Cute Beanie: Claire fixing herself for a photo.
Claire’s Cute Beanie:

Claire fixing herself for a photo.

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Post Lunch Shivers: After an epic lunch and a litre of beer each, we’re ready to hit the sloaps again!
Post Lunch Shivers:

After an epic lunch and a litre of beer each, we’re ready to hit the sloaps again!

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On The Lift: Claire and I trying to stay warm on the lift. It was actually the only cold time on the mountain.
On The Lift:

Claire and I trying to stay warm on the lift. It was actually the only cold time on the mountain.