Life

It’s time.

By Mindy on 2011-11-25 • ( 4 )

It’s Time: new ad from Get Up.

Thursday Cheezburger – Kthanxbai

By Mindy on 2011-11-24 • ( 6 )

Today’s theme is kthnxbai.

You don’t need to feel guilty for what you choose to eat, and you have nothing to make up for, and no reason to apologize. You don’t need to titter and say “Well, maybe just a little bit more” when… Read More ›

Quick Hit: Allie Brosh’s “Adventures in Depression”

By Beppie on 2011-11-22 • ( 5 )

It’s been almost a month since Allie Brosh posted this at her blog Hyperbole and a Half, but I only just saw it: Adventures in Depression. I know I can definitely relate to this, and I have the feeling that… Read More ›

Ahoy ye hoydens! on the good ship Menopause with Pirate Queen Roseanne

By tigtog on 2011-11-22 • ( 2 )

This is the illustration from her article, and the article is Even Better.

Sunday Cinema Trailer: Pixar’s Brave

By tigtog on 2011-11-20 • ( 4 )

…the courageous Merida confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts.

Ingroups bullying Outgroups: changing targets, consumerism and personal boundaries

By tigtog on 2011-11-19 • ( 2 )

In an age in which the traditional forms of ingroup hatred of outgroups (based on tribalism, race, nationality, religion, and so on) are no longer socially acceptable on a wide scale, are people seeking new outlets (albeit on a lower level) for the same old hatreds?

Otterday! And Open Thread.

By lauredhel on 2011-11-19 • ( 18 )

Please feel free to use this thread to natter about anything your heart desires. Is there anything great happening in your life? Anything you want to get off your chest? […] Commiserations, felicitations, temptations, contemplations, speculations?

Aerial view of Sydney harbour and surrounds from the north

Quakers Hill nursing home fire

By Mary on 2011-11-18 • ( 9 )

Anyone concerned about family members at the Quakers Hill Nursing Home can call 1800 227 228 for information.

From latest bulletins it seems a fire alarm sounded at about 5am and despite fast firefighting response (6 minutes according to the radio) the fire had become massive. As of the 8:30am bulletins police are advising that 9 people have died and that 20 more people are being treated for burns injuries.