Aaron Obrien

Aaron Obrien

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A warning from a victim of carefree youth

A warning from a victim of carefree youth

18 Nov 09 Turn on the six o’clock news most days of the week and you’ll more than likely be bombarded with images…... Read more

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RT @lucyjk: This brave woman jumped off a London bus and attempted to track down the machete wielding killer, @newscomauHQhttp://t.co/Ppkg

Lucy Kippist

This brave woman jumped off a London bus and attempted to track down the machete wielding killer, @newscomauHQhttp://t.co/PpkgnRYKMT

Daniel Piotrowski

RT @nycjim: Ford Motor Co. has been in Australia since 1925. Closing plants now because of slumping sales. http://t.co/yRuY46lror

Anthony Sharwood

Hey @Boyadee. Serious question. What are the other two terrible things in your top three? Thx for sharing your thoughts BTW. Peace

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Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”

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choice ringside rantings

From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go

Tim says:

They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]

From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go

Kel says:

If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]

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Superman needs saving

Superman needs saving

Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more

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