Boom Box

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Londoner Dave Clayden has gradually adjusted to life in the subtropics, where, as he puts it, “toweling yourself down after a shower is enough to make you start sweating again.” He no longer mistakes steam rising from a road’s surface after a heavy rain for smoke, and he knows that when designing a house “you want to keep the light out and get the air in.” — Karen Pakula

Pricey digs in Sydney and Melbourne are pushing Aussies north to booming Brisbane. Dave Clayden’s striking bachelor pad shakes things up in this traditional town.

Photo by: Richard Powers

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Anonymous11.25.2010

and here is how the englishman spends his days. Did you really believe what this guy said? Makes a mockery of your article above. http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Fans-of-Prime-Minister-Julia-Gillard/150896908276372

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