For the past few years I have sent out a end of the year CD and here is this years playlist: 1 – Black & Gold Marcussen Album Version (Sam Sparro) – I have no idea what this song is about – the lyrics don’t make much sense to me, but I really love the beat. 2 - Closer (Ne-Yo) – When I first heard this song I thought it was Michael Jackson – thank god it’s not. I really have no desire to support his career. 3 – What Love Is (Mary J. Blige) – I really love the lyrics of this song – I think she captures all of the emotions and feelings in such a great way. 4 – The Heart of the Matter (India.Arie) – I first heard this version of this song during a “Sex and the City” movie trailer and I fell in love with it. 5 – At Seventeen (Janis Ian) – I was watching an old episode of “Saturday Night Live” and Janis Ian was the musical guest and she performed this song. I thought she was so amazing – I bought the song on iTunes immediately. 6 – Far Far (Yael Naim) – I discovered Yael Naim when iTunes featured this song as their free “song of the week” – I downloaded it and just fell in love with it. It reminds me of a dear friend of mine every time I listen to it. 7 – Cold Shoulder (ADELE) – I discovered ADELE in the same way as Yael Naim – a single of hers was free on iTunes and I downloaded it. I later saw her perform on SNL and she did this song – I think she is amazing. 8 - Moratorium (Alanis Morissette) – I actually loved her new CD so much I went to see her concert when she was in LA – she was amazing. 9 - Declaration (David Cook) – This year’s American Idol winner – I really like him a lot and I hope he does well. 10 – Tell Me What We’re Gonna Do Now (Joss Stone) – I saw Joss Stone perform at Pride this year and I think she is a very interesting artist. She’s an old soul in a young body. 11 – Glitter in the Air (P!nk) – I love P!nk and I love her new CD. I think this song is really pretty and I just love her voice. 12 - River (Sarah McLachlan) – This is actually a cover of one of my favorite Joni Mitchell songs. I love Sarah McLachlan and I think this song is really beautiful. 13 - Spotlight (Jennifer Hudson) – I am big fan of J-Hud and I think this song is a great first single for her. I really love her voice. 14 – American Boy (Estelle Ft. Kanye West) – This artist is from England and I just fell for this song from the start. I think this was another free single from iTunes. 15 – Magic Touch (Robin Thicke Ft. Mary J. Blige) – Robin Thicke is one of my favorite singers – I can’t say why, but I love him – and I love Mary J. Blige even more. 16 – Miles Away (Madonna) – I wasn’t in love with Madonna’s latest CD – sorry, but Nelly Furtado worked with Timberland a few years ago and it sounded just like this. I did like a few of the songs though and this is one of them. 17 – Nothing Fades (Duncan Sheik) – I love his voice – it takes me to a completely different place in my head. In fact, there are times at work when I pull my iPod out and play his stuff to make myself feel better. 18 - Gravity (Sarah Bareilles) – I have been listening to this song almost all year and I just love it so much. It is the song I have listened to the most this year. 19 – My Dear Acquaintance (A Happy New Year) (Regina Spektor) – This is another free iTunes song that I downloaded and I just fell in love with it. It’s simple and her voice is perfect for this arrangement.

733. A basic career sketch and details of HMS/HMAS Encounter were given at pic No.433. A Challenger Class light cruiser assigned to the RN's Australia Station squadron on completion in 1905, she was transferred to the RAN in 1911, becoming its first cruiser. Photo: Cockatoo Island Dockyard works album, it was issued as a postcard. It appears in David Cook's book 'Picture Postcards in Australia 1898-1920' [Pioneer Design Studio, Lilydale, Vic., 1986] p86.