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This week our wine connoisseur
samples a Margaret River Brad Cabernet Merlot 2008 and a Mount Benson La Lune
Botrytis Semillon 2009. Nice for a tipple! Wine of the Week |
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The 1198 S has everything of the
1198 model but with the addition of top-of-the-range suspension, lightweight
chassis components and the DTC traction control system. Motoring : 2010 Ducati 1198 S |
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Our WebWombatTravel writer
travels around this small circular volcanic archipelago located in the southern
Aegean Sea, about 200km southeast from Greece's mainland. Travel : Santorini, Greece |
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According to our
WebWombatMovie reviewer this may not be the greatest movie of all time,
in fact, it may come close to a slice of fruit we shouldn't add to a cold Corona
beer. Movies : The Last Song |
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Our WebWombatGames
expert reports that Red Dead Redemption is due for release in Australia
& NZ on Xbox 360 & PS3 on next month. See a video clip of the game
here. Games : Red Dead Redemption |
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The Cassoulet de Toulouse is a
traditional France winter stew. A warm, hearty dish that is great for those cold
winter nights. Not to be tackled lightly. Mid-Week Recipe |
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According to our
WebWombatDVD reviewer this is another eye opening affair by Michael
Moore into a world very few know about or understand, and that can only be a
good thing. DVD Review : Capitalism: A Love
Story |
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Mick Fanning, who is competing in
this year's surfing championhip at Bells Beach, talks about his brand new Ford
Performance Vehicles (FPV) F6 Ute. Surfer and Ute, it's self evident really! Motoring : Fanning & His
FPV |
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Take a sneek peek at what's coming
up at the movies. We have trailers for, the eagerly awaited for, The
Runaways, After.Life & The Twilight Saga : Eclipse.
Movie Trailers : Future
Releases |
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Our WebWombatMusic
guru found Leave The Light On not an album that will jump out at you at
the record shops, but as one of those rare albums you'll have to chase up
yourself. Music : Chris Smither |
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What do the Stars have in store for
you this week? Read them and be prepared. Is it wealth, health or happiness or a
combination of all. Weekly
Horoscopes |
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The Canal du Midi, France not just a
zone for cyclists and boaters but a world heritage listed oeuvre d'art, a
hydraulic and structural engineering feat and one of the worlds first designed
landscapes. Travel : Canal du Midi,
France |
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Our WebWombatMovie reviewer
feels that if you find ultra-violence, Adam West impersonations and someone put
in a giant microwave funny, then welcome to your new favourite film. Movies : Kick-Ass |
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What is everybody watching at the
movies? Find out which movies are raking in the cash this week, which are flying
up the charts and which are on the way out. Movie Boxoffice |
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Our WebWombatMotoring
writer thinks the standard Focus RS wasn't enough for the people at Ford as
they've now produced a more powerful, limited edition Focus RS500. Motoring : Ford Focus RS500 |
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Our WebWombatDVD reviewer
suggests parents should get their kids away from those TVs, fill them with
chocolate and prepare them to see something of the likes of the classic 1980s
adventure films. DVD Review : Where The Wild Things
Are |
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Our WebWombatMotoring
writer reports that Subaru has announced that it will officially launch its 2011
Subaru Impreza WRX models at the New York International Auto Show. Motoring : Subaru Impreza
WRX |
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What do the Stars say for the rest
of this month? Well, read them and see. Health, wealth or happiness. Maybe
you'll be reunited with that long lost lover or friend. Weekly Horoscope |
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Teachers of English to Speakers of
Other Languages, (TESOL), refers to the use and study of the English language by
natives of a country who do not speak English. Education : Teaching English (TESOL) |
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Our resident games tester has played
and reviewed White Knight Chronicles, a fantasy role-playing video game; games
developer, Level-5's first project for the Playstation 3. Games : White Knight Chronicles |
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This week our motoring journalist
got behind the wheel of the amazing Nissan Maxima 250 ST-L and took it out for a
test spin over a number of days. What did he think of it? Road Test : Nissan Maxima 250
ST-L |
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A warm, hearty dish that is great
for those cold Autumn nights. Serves as a delicious appetizer before the main
meal. Eat with some crunchy ciabatta. Recipe |
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According to our
WebWombatMovie reviewer this is a solid thriller that manages to keep
the many twists and turns easy-to-follow without losing any of the grim and
foreboding atmosphere. Movies : The Girl With the Dragon
Tattoo |
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This is now one of Australia's
largest annual events, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival literally
takes over Australia's (and next the World!) as comedy and theatre capital. Theatre : Melbourne Comedy
Festival |
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Playing sport is not without risk. A
recent report declared that each year one in 17 Australians is sidelined as
result of a sports injury. Find out what to do and what not to do in the event
of an injury. Lifestyle : Sports Injuries |
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Our WebWombatMotoring
writer reports that Holden has announced Mike Devereux as the new Chairman
and Managing Director of the Australian operation of GM Holden. Motoring : New Chairman & MD For Holden |
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Dance Flick is pretty much 80
minutes of those forgettably mandatory R&B dance references that seem to
have been included in every spoof since Date Movie. DVD Review : Dance Flick |
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With so many movies out there, which
can be anything from amazingly good to utter crap, the Harry Potter series
have all fallen within a pretty narrow band of quality. DVD Review : Harry Potter |
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As our WebWombatDVD
reviewer sees it, when a lightweight relationship segues into a lightweight
breakup it makes for a lightweight viewing experience no matter how charming it
seems. DVD Review : 500 Days Of
Summer |
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Our WebWombatTravel writer
visits Wallangarra is Southern Queensland which is renowned for the Granite Belt
wineries nearby, 4 National Parks and the hideout of bushranger Frederick Ward
or, as he was known Thunderbolt. Travel : Wallangarra |
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The words "American remake" usually
sends a chill down the spine of even the toughest movie-goers, but this remake,
of a 2004 Danish film - the whole thing comes off. Movies :
Brothers |
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Our wine connoisseur this week
samples a Katnook Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2009 & a Kirrihill's Single
Vineyard Tullymore Cabernet Sauvignon 2008. All in a day's work. Wine of the Week |
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Our WebWombatMotoring
writer reports that the Subaru's upcoming flagship car, codenamed the 216A will
not come with AWD. Read the laterst here! Motoring : Subaru & AWD |
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While romance is exciting, it is
eroded over time by the increasing intrusion of real life and the need to work,
pay the bills, to even the loss of that mystique in the relationship.
Some tips to keep the flame burning. Relationships & Love |
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Milo Boyd (Gerard Butler), a
down-on-his-luck bounty hunter, gets his dream job when he is assigned to track
down his ex-wife, reporter Nicole Hurly (Jennifer Aniston). Movies : The Bounty Hunter |
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General movie goers will take it or
leave it, fans of 1980s cop flicks will adore it, while Smith fans will likely
be pining for a cameo from Jay & Silent Bob. Movies :
Cop Out |
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Our WebWombatMotoring
writer gets a first look at what the Spoon Sports tuning specialists have done
to the Honda Sport Hybrid CR-Z. Motoring : Spoon Sports Honda
CR-Z |
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An easy to make and basic treat for
all the family. Call it a buscuit or call it a cake it's so simple to make, just
base, filling & topping. 10 ingredients in all. Recipe |
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This is a remarkable box set that is
a must have for all dry-comedy lovers. Join the misadventures of the nefarious
and hilarious Edmund Blackadder on his riotous romp through history.
DVD Review : BlackAdder |
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Given the value of this album, one
can say with a fair deal of confidence that we'll be seeing and hearing plenty
more from Frightened Rabbit. Music : Frightened Rabbit |
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We look at the Lexus LFA SE. It
comes with a fixed carbon fibre reinforced polymer spoiler & front bumper
Canards which are used to aerodynamically tune the handling of the car. Motoring : Lexus LFA Special Edition |
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Their address proves it: PJ's
Undergound Bed & Breakfast is located at Dugout 72, Turleys Hill, White
Cliffs NSW. The ultimate in Green living? Travel : An Underground
B&B |
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Anyone with a TV set will have
noticed a strange increase in the number of STD awareness ads currently being
pushed onto our screens by the Australian goverment. What does it all mean? Health :
Chlamydia |
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If you're stuck on anyone of these;
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (Xbox 360 & PS3), Avatar: The Game (Xbox 360
& PS3), BioShock 2 (PS3) & Heavy Rain (PS3) &
MORE, then we can help! Games : Hints &
Cheats |
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Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited
(MMAL) has welcomed the arrival of two full-production i-MiEV electric vehicles
into Australia says our WebWombatMotoring reviewer. Motoring : Mitsubishi &
the i MiEV |
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Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited
(MMAL) has welcomed the arrival of two full-production i-MiEV electric vehicles
into Australia says our WebWombatMotoring reviewer. Motoring : Mitsubishi &
the i MiEV |
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If you're stuck on anyone of these
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (Xbox 360), Avatar: The Game (Xbox 360 & PS3),
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (PS3), BioShock 2 (PS3) & Heavy Rain (PS3) &
MORE, then we can help! Games : Hints &
Cheats |
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This week we see a new moon and the
Equinox, so what does that mean and what influence does it have on our Stars?
Peek into your future and see. Weekly
Horoscopes |
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The wait is finally over! The highly
anticipated movie trailer for the third instalment of Stephanie Meyers Twilight
series has arrived, and boy, is it a doozy! Movies : Twilight Eclipse |
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Having scoured the world for
information on the latest and greatest models, for some reason, all roads seemed
to lead us back to one place of interest : Victoria's Secret. Celebrity : Victoria's Secret
Models |
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This Banana Cake recipe is so easy
to make and great to slice and eat for a quick snack or to impress your friends
who drop in unexpectedly by baking a cake to have with their coffee. Recipe |
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Karaoke is about the performance,
the way you move to the music and more importantly, not to take yourself too
seriously while having fun, which you do with this game. Games : Karaoke Revolution |
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Our WebWombatMovie reviewer
concludes that, as a movie from director Michael Mann, it rates a B+, but,
having said that, a B+ from Mann is still A+ viewing. DVD Review : Public Enemies |
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Will you pick the same flaw that our
WebWombatMovie reviewer did in this otherwise perfectly
workmanlike romantic tale directed by Lasse Hallström? Movies
: Dear John |
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The wait is finally over! The highly
anticipated movie trailer for the third instalment of Stephanie Meyers Twilight
series has arrived, and boy, is it a doozy! Movies : Twilight Eclipse |
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Technically, the word landscaping
means any activity that modifies the visible features of a land, its, flora,
fauna, structures, man-made structures, lighting, etc. A Career in Landscape
Gardening |
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This week our wine connoisseur
savours a Penfolds 2007 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz & a 2009 Bin 311 Tumbarumba
Chardonnay. He also makes mention of several tasty drops. Wine of the Week |
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Multiple plot lines and the ability
to assume one of four main characters to catch the Origami Killer. The future of
interactive gaming is here and you'll be blown away with this one. Games : Heavy Rain |
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Our WebWombatMotoring
writer looks at the Lexus full hybrid LS 600hL flagship and finds it gains a
range of technological and styling improvements in 2010. Motoring : Lexus Hybrid LS 600hL |
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Mafia 2 is the sequel fans have been
clamoring for which immerses players in the mob underworld of a fictitious late
40's-early 50's scenario. Watch here for release date! Games : Mafia
2 |
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Howard McDiarmid's paradise is where
he built his hotel from which to watch the famous North Pacific storms. Not a
place to visit if you want sandy beaches, tropical pools and warm evening
strolls. Travel : Alaska &
Vancouver Island |
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Martin Scorsese's Shutter Island
tells a twisted tale of psychological suspense that unfolds on a fortress-like
island housing a hospital for the criminally insane. Suspenseful hey! Movies : Shutter Island |
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The 1.6-litre Proton S16 registered
a 113.5 percent increase in sales volume for January compared with the same
month in 2009. Read the details here. Motoring : Proton Sales |
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If you haven't heard of or read the
name Lara Bingle lately then, the question has to be asked, "Where the
bloody hell have you been?" Seems Joe Public loves a good scandle. Celebrity : Lara Bingle |
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What happens when the army opt for
flower power over gun power, and Hollywood opts for star power over script
power? Well, let our WebWombatMovie reviewer tell you. Movie : The Men Who Stare At
Goats |
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Check out your weekly horoscopes and
see what is in store for you. Luck, love, happiness, travel, a long lost friend
pops up, what could it be? Weekly
Horoscopes |
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Walt Disney Pictures and
director Tim Burton brings us an epic 3D fantasy adventure Alice In
Wonderland, What does our WebWombatMovies reviewer say? Movies : Alice In
Wonderland |
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An easy and quick to make
Ratatouille. A perfect vegetarian dish. For those who don't have the time to
always sit down to a meal but want to eat healthy. Recipe |
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While the rest of the film feels it
has to deliver sappy moralising about the importance of love and family, Scrat's
sideplot skilfully undercuts it all and is far funnier besides. DVD Review : Ice Age 3 |
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Our intrepid WebWombatMovie reviewer
interviews Sacha Gervasi, Robb Reiner & Rebecca Yeldham the Director, Star
& Producer respectively of the movie The Story Of Anvil.Interview Movie : Anvil |
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Ferrari is the latest manufacturer
to throw its hat into the ring by showcasing its first eco-friendly supercar.
It's sleek, fast, fuel-efficient & green. Motoring : Ferrari 599 Hybrid |
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Internationally renowned artist
Spencer Tunick returned to Australia, this time to bring his unique form of art
to the Sydney Opera House and WebWombat was there! Arts : Spencer Tunick |
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Going strong since the 90s, Reel Big
Fish are outstanding musicians who have just as much fun as their crazy
audiences. Their following in Australia proves they've still got stout punk legs
to tour on. Music : Reel Big Fish |
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Dean & Kath clocked up an
amazing 16,000 kilometres, driving & sightseeing their way through thirty US
States over three months, spending US$1,500+ on fuel. What a trip! Travel : Road Trip - New York to The Deep
South |
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Remember the last time you bought a
car, there was the price, then there were taxes, then dealer charges, etc. etc.
WebWombatMotoring looks at a new online method for determining the
gross price. Motoring : Online Price Calculator |
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This week our wine connoisseur
samples a 2009 Shaw Semillon Sauvignon Blanc and a 2007 Ferguson Cabernet
Malbec. A job Bacchus would have envied. Wine of the Week |
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From the director of Terminator 3
comes a jaw-dropping psychological thriller starring the ultimate action hero,
Bruce Willis as seen by our WebWombatDVD reviewer with his box of
popcorn. DVD Review : Surrogates |
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What movies are scoring big at the
boxoffice this week? There are a couple of new releases that have jumped near to
the top of the charts. Australian & USA charts available. Movie Boxoffice |
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Making effective presentations is a
must for many positions in today's work environment. Skills in designing,
reading, interpreting & using presentation software is a critical component
of many jobs. Education : Microsoft Power
Point 2007 |
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WebWombatMotoring reports
the highly anticipated 2010 370Z Roadster is now available in Australia with a
new soft top and shares the same 245kW 3.7-litre V6 engine as the hard top. Motoring : Nissan 370Z Roadster |
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The WebWombatMusic guru
found the bands first Australian Expedition was a grand success, evidenced by
the crowds enormous smiles as they left a grand musical treat. Music : British Sea Power |
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We enter a new month so if last
month the Stars didn't favour you, them maybe this month they will. We have a
couple of big lotto draws so maybe the Stars will show you your numbers! Weekly
Horoscopes |
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WebWombatMovies reviews
Wolfman, inspired by the classic film that launched the legacy of horror, it
reclaims the myth of a man whose curse transforms him into something less than
human. Movies : The Wolfman |
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WebWombatMovies found this
one to be a riveting, suspenseful portrait of the courage under fire of the
military's unrecognised heroes, the bomb disposal squad. Movies : The Hurt Locker |
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Cornflake Crispy Cookies are easy to
make and serve as a treat for the kids (of all ages). May not be all that
politically correct gastronomically, but the little kids will love them. Recipe |
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel 2007
& skills in building, reading & interpreting spreadsheets are an
essential component of so many jobs today. Education : Microsoft Excel 2007 |
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WebWombatMotoring test
drove the Liberty 2.5i for a week. We'll tell what we thought of its
driveability, performance, look and style and made some comparisons. Road Test : Subaru Liberty 2.5i |
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WebWombatMovies brings you
a sneek peek at the soon to be released movie Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
And you thought you were the class whimp!
Movies : Diary of a Wimpy Kid |
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It has been announced that
Batman: The Brave & the Bold, an action-adventure videogame based
on the popular animated series, will be available in the next few months on Wii
and Nintendo DS. Games : Batman - The Brave and the
Bold |
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White Rabbits don't seem to be
breaking too much new ground with this new album It's Frightening but
they work incredibly well within their own bounds of capability and influence.
Music : White Rabbits |
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Our WebWombatDVD guru
checked out Julie & Julia and found it was much more than just
another paint-by-numbers fluffy affair. DVD Review : Julie & Julia |
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WebWombatMotoring gives you
a first look at the 2011 Audi RS5 ahead of the 2010 Geneva Motor Show, where the
official unveiling was to take place. Motoring : Audi RS5 |
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WebWombatMusic saw the cult
indie act Florence & The Machine, whose tunes are currently sweeping the
world, live. Read our Music Guru's review.
Music : Florence & The
Machine |
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We are rehashing an old and
highly popular profile of one of our success stories. And, yes, there are lots
of pictures to back up our claims. Model : Miranda Kerr |
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Three time Bathurst winner Tony
Longhurst will drive with 2007 V8 Ute Champion Grant Johnson in a Holden VE SS
Commodore in Round 1 of the 2010 Yokohama V8 Ute Racing Series. Motoring : V8 Utes Legends |
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According to our
WebWombatMovie reviewer The Blind Side is potentially a break-through
movie for Sandra Bullock in which she could transform from a box office diva to
an actress of renown! Movies : The Blind Side |
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It has been seven years since our
favourite Bristol trip hoppers last offering, and, with their latest LP
Heligoland, Massive Attack offer a welcome return to form. Music : Massive Attack |
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Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop CS
versions is a must for budding and experienced visual artists - whether they are
photographers, writers, editors or designers. Adobe Photoshop CS - Short Course |
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What have Champagne, Winston
Churchill and the effervescence that tingles the palate as we raise our glass
and cheer good health have in common? Well, connect the bubbles and
find out. Wine : The Bubbles In
Champagne |
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