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Tuesday: Newsy Snacks For Busy People

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August 21, 2012
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Tony Scott: Such sad news that Tony Scott, Hollywood director of films such as Top Gun and Crimson Tide has died. He was the brother of Ridley Scott and father of twin boys.  If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Carrie Bickmore: After completing the ‘Couch to 5K’ program, Carrie Bickmore now runs four times a week, saying it’s her meditation.  That’s cool.  I’m not much of a runner myself, but it’s really heartening to see that people can commit to and adopt healthy new habits.  I am totally inspired by that.  Read more about why Carrie runs here.

Clive James: Did you ever see that horrid tabloid news show cover Leanne Edelsten’s relationship with Clive James? It was really awful.  Clive James made a big mistake, cheating on his wife with Ms Edelsten.  And Ms Edelsten made a stupid decision (I think), airing their private life together on telly as Mr James battled leukaemia.  In this piece, Clive talks about being a terrible husband.  I reckon he’s spot on.

Earthquakes: This is one of those items that starts off with me saying ‘This is cool!’  Because it is cool.  These earthquake proof tables are designed for schools in fault zones, where kids are told to get under the table if disaster strikes. These tables will actually keep them safe and sound, unlike regular school desks.  More at Good.  How good is that? Who thinks of these things?! Wow.

Pinterest Pin Of The Day: CLICK To Repin!

Also:
Do you love this bed? It’s very adorable!
Jools Oliver is launching a new range of kidswear with Mothercare
Or maybe you like this bed, instead?
Apparently Adele is getting a buddha when she has her baby. Really?
Eleven supermarket basics you can make at home.
Hello Drew Barrymore!
This might be your new favourite blog. Beautiful photos.
Mel B and her adorable toddler.
The Design Files writes about a cute new crafty book.
Some cute lights to make for your place.
Our favourites on Courtney Love’s Pinterest account this week.
Check out this seventies wedding reception. OMG.

Here’s our Clip of the Day:

  • http://www.facebook.com/mbcontessa Michele Borghesi

    I LOVE bed.
    I LOVE the Olivers. A gorgeous range of actual KIDS clothes, that look like KIDS clothes…how wonderful.
    I have many a photo of a 70′s wedding, he he. But not one of them has the ACE vibe of the one here.
    Thanks again for updating me on some of the goings on in the interworld.

    • http://www.justbaustralia.com.au/ Pip @ JustB

      I love it when you comment, lady! It’s so nice to know that Newsy Snacks is being useful and entertaining! xx

  • The Cereal Diner

    I love that little article with Carrie Bickmore about her new love of running. I completely agree with her. I went from being a couch sloth to now being a runner. In April I made it my goal to complete the City 2 Surf and last weekend I did just that. I love the sense of achievement that it gives me and the clear mind and warm and fuzzy feeling I get.

    • http://www.justbaustralia.com.au/ Pip @ JustB

      I want to run… but I don’t know if I can do it! I am not very fit…. ! x Pip

  • http://www.facebook.com/YvonneAdeleMega Yvonne Adele

    Hello fabulous JustB and even more super fabulous Pip. I would like to start a petition to have the font size of your articles increased by 2px please. Am I getting old? Probs! There once was a time when I begged to have the background pattern removed due to the strobing of my eyeballs and that happened, so I’m putting another request in. He he. The font of these comments is perfect but the font in the articles, especially as it is a serif font with curly bits – tooooo small. anyone else think so? xxxx ps – I don’t go a day without connecting with JustB via Facebook or web. go me!

    • http://www.justbaustralia.com.au/ Pip @ JustB

      I am taking that to the powers-that-Justb for discussion, Ms Adele! Thank you for raising that! And thank you for your kind words :) x