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Grey day. Princes Street, Sandy Bay. December 2012. As you know, the Internet is a wonderful place filled with the rich and varied treasures of the world holds (and RSS feeds.) The following are some things that I've had a look at in the last week. I call this: a Compendium of Click-throughs for Monday Morning... Headline of the year candidate: Woman arrested after trying to kill her boyfriend with her large breasts . National Geographic Photo Contest 2012. Antony Beevor explores both the past and future of Europe with the question: will a continent turn its back on democracy? Some interesting things happening in the UK: Google, Amazon, Starbucks: The rise of 'tax shaming'. How the Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas and the Israeli right became co-dependents in an abusive relationship... Truth? HAH! The year in truth. “Homicide Victims Rarely Talk to Police,” and Other Horrible Headlines...

Sunshine came softly though my window today... Magnet Court, as seen from Mayfair Plaza car park. September 2012. Sunday Stealing is closing down, it seems, which means that I'll need to find a new source for these questions! Until then, here is The End is Near Meme, Part 1 1. Ever been given or received an engagement ring? Despite the fact that I am married, I have not experienced either honour. 2. Longest relationship? It’s going strong at eleven ( 11! ) years now. 3. Last gift you received? I got a comfortable jacket for Father’s Day. As well as an Essendon FC bookmark. 4. Ever dropped a mobile phone? LOADS of times. 5. When's the last time you worked out? I’ve cut back on my non-habitual exercise of late. I walk everywhere, we do a bit of swimming and a lot of my ‘relaxation’ involves trekking somewhere or other and often involves carrying a reasonable heavy child, so the excess workouts aren’t really necessary. 6. Thing(s) you spend a lot of money on? ...