July 2012 - Page 2 of 18

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Have you been watching the Olympics? Got up early to catch the Opening Ceremony? Bleary-eyed after watching our girls win gold in the relay?

Nothing like the Olympics to get your patriotic groove on.

So a special weekend edition of {groove pulp} with an Aussie flavour, sparked by this video of the collaboration between Australian musician Daniel Johns, the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Qantas, Atlas forms the soundtrack for the new Qantas brand and Olympic advertising.

And an Aussie-flavoured mix tape, because our talent spreads far and wide and not just on sports fields.

I made this comment yesterday on Twitter, and it’s why I think it’s important to remember that, and as a country we are good at celebrating all achievements. A typical Saturday for us at this time of year involves one child heading off to various football matches ~ yesterday it was three ~ while the other one is at home, with me, catching up on his music practice, which yesterday featured another great Australian talent as he banged out a certain Goyte song.

Something for you to skim on your Sunday. Follow me on Twitter here

Random //

Wise words to kick off the week // Internet Flowchart Explains Why You Never Get Anything Done [COMIC] http://74li.me/PwntEu
RT @interiorsaddict: 10 places to buy affordable art http://74li.me/Pwb4Ab via @interiorsaddict
You might as well give up work for the day. Here’s a blog, about otters! The Daily Otter http://74li.me/OiiNiG via @doorsixteen
Whenever I see robots I think of you @geekamour // daily robots in Year of the Robot http://74li.me/Ok17TN
I knew there was good reason! RT @UberFacts: Not making your bed is safer than making it. http://bit.ly/LJl8ki
RT @brainpicker: RIP, Sally Ride, first American woman in space – her account of what it’s actually like to launch on the space shuttle http://j.mp/LJzSzG
My little Mario fans would love this // A Super Mario Post-It Life http://74li.me/OlBYbi
Get directions around NSW on Trains, Ferries, Light Rail, and Buses in Google Maps http://74li.me/LMa3nm
Amazing buildings from Russia // From Russia with love. http://74li.me/OlEIFK
I thought Kevlar pads would cost more … but what would I know // How Much Does It Actually Cost To Be Batman?http://74li.me/LMbIcs
Where do I place my order?! // World’s First Car To Come With Inbuilt Espresso Machine http://74li.me/LOmbV2
Wow! Looks amazing // Life Of Pi – Official Trailer: http://74li.me/OnGgPu via @youtube
RT @UberFacts: “Tartle” is a Scottish word for that pause you take when introducing someone who’s name you have forgotten.
Go for a road trip this lunchtime // Stunning Road Trip Across America [VIDEO] http://74li.me/OnGsy7 on @mashable
That’s a lot of sugar! // The World’s Largest Lollipop http://74li.me/LOlI57
Huge cast // Extended Trailer for the Wachowski’s ‘Cloud Atlas’ Hits the Web http://74li.me/LQBxbr
RT @MsCurlyPops: We have 7 signed up for the #sewalong so far! CurlyPops: The Choose Your Own Bag Adventure Sew-Alonghttp://curlypops.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-choose-your-own-bag-adventure-sew.html?spref=tw …
RT ‏@SpotifyPlaylist: What an incredible Opening Ceremony! We put most of the memorable music into a handy playlist for you to relive it! ♬http://bit.ly/OpeningBonanza
RT @magalerie_etsy: Home sweet home http://etsy.me/Ol3R52 @paulamills @BootsNGus @happeemonkee @74LimeLane @shovavaclothing @CLAMLAB @EtsyAU via @Etsy

Inspiration //

21 Ways to Crush Your Procrastination | Time Management Ninja http://74li.me/LJVDUM
Great tip from @tmninja // How To Use Your iPad as a Document Scanner | Time Management Ninja http://74li.me/OlEX3p
Good tips for all writing // The 7-Step Write a Book Fast Program http://74li.me/LQB0X0 via @zenhabits

Photography //

Insta-WP Makes Wallpaper Creation Fun With Instagram Integration http://74li.me/LD5tmP
RT @digitalps: Dear Canon, Nikon and other camera manufacturers – get your act together… http://74li.me/LGM8kB
Love this // If Neil Armstrong Had Instagram [PICS] http://74li.me/Ok0FVq
9 Apps For Editing Video On Your Smartphone http://74li.me/LOlLho
“The Instagram Community Hits 80 Million Users” http://74li.me/LQBzA0
6 Killer Apps for Mobile Photo Editing http://74li.me/LQBD2W via @mashable

Blogging and Online //

Great post! RT @crashtest_mummy: How I’m blogging on the go with iP*d, @blogsyapp, and @evernote http://74li.me/Oii8hb #blogher12
Google Search Gets a Cool, Useful Calculator http://74li.me/OnGndH
Turn Your Personal Data Into an Interactive Infographic http://74li.me/OqjOoW
RT @AnaTrafficCafe: How to Backup Your WordPress Blog Using BackupBuddy Pluginhttp://bit.ly/NHXPdV via @WPKube
Want yours? Click to get an invite to build your graphical bio on Vizify. http://74li.me/LQBMTQ via @vizify
Make your mark on Google with Handwrite for Mobile and Tablet Search | Official Google Blog http://74li.me/OqjAhy
RT @tferriss: NEW – How I Blog — The 21 WordPress Plugins That Keep Me Sane: http://74li.me/LTxw1t Your favorites?

#74funthings

Light it up! How to Make Glowing Photo Spheres on @Photojojo http://74li.me/LSRCxg
DIY: Glitter Sneakers on @Poppytalk http://74li.me/Osrozn
How to make a simple tote bag from a teatowel with @curlypops http://74li.me/LSRFcB
Make an easy drink coaster on the Paper Source Blog http://74li.me/Osrt67
Fun paint ideas // Experimenting with Water Colours with @katepickle http://74li.me/LSRMF9
Make a recharge station for all of your devices with @TashaChawner http://74li.me/LSRTjR
Cute and colourful papercraft alphabet download via @howaboutorange http://74li.me/OsryGX
DIY: Cute Quote Block by @penelopeandpip on @Poppytalk http://74li.me/LSS3Yr
Make a clothespin giraffe and other simple wood crafts with pegs and paddle pop sticks http://74li.me/OsrDKL

{snapshot} connected

{groove pulp} feeling patriotic

{zesty tweets} ed. xxxviii