A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my , who joins me in the 30's today. And just to show what dorks we are now, her preferred birthday gift? A couple for her forthcoming baking business.

Oooh, that sounds good. (Link courtesy of .)

I'm glad the author makes the apt connection to knitting. We do these things to feel connected to our environment, to produce something tangible with our own hands, to create something that hasn't existed before, and to bring a little

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The 2009 MA sanctioned 'FIM Supermoto National Championship' will be held in WA at the Wanneroo International Kart Track in Wattle Avenue, Pinjar. The two round event will be held between the 27th November - 29th November.To add a little

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Honda Australia has launch of an exciting new initiative aimed at assisting job seekers.A "Careers at Honda Dealerships" board has been launched in the main employment section of the Honda website (www.hondampe.com.au), featuring available positions within dealerships nationally.According to Victor

Supplementary Regulations for the 2009 Australian Junior Motocross Championship, to be held at the Maffra Sale Motorcycle Club from 26 September to 2 October 2009, are now available on both the club website www.maffrasalemotorcycleclub.org.au and on the Motorcycling Australia website