Okay, so I sound like a megalomaniac. But I’m not bragging. The bit of knowledge I’m referring to is something very few people need to know which is why you probably don’t. But just in case you ever happen to start a new woodlot from scratch, the following experience might come in handy.

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Britain's first coalition government since 1945
has begun setting out its main policy goals, with tackling the country's
record budget deficit high on the agenda.

My instructions, simple enough, were spelled out in permanent black marker on the cover of a brown pizza delivery box: Lay six chicken breasts down on one side of a parchment-covered baking sheet pan, lay four across, then fill all the spaces in between...If all went well, the final product, roasted teriyaki chicken, would be ready three days hence, to be served as lunch to some 3,000 children

Billionaire Bill Gates is funding experiments to explore using "artificial" clouds to cool the planet.

Speakers: Jeff Hansen (Australian Director Sea Shepherd) and Lee Rhiannon (NSW MLC and Senate candidate). Jeff Hansen will present a 40 min film "30 Years on the Frontline" - Sea Shepherd Campaigns 1977- 2007 and along with other Sea Shepherd crew members, answer questions about the history and achievements of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

Speakers include Rebel Hanlon (CFMEU Organiser); Monica Morgan (Aboriginal rights campaigner for Amnesty); Eva Cox (Women for Wik); Mark Fordham. Rally for Aboriginal rights, organised by Stop The Intervention Collective. Sydney Town Hall