A Cure for New England Winter Blues: Imagine being here instead:

The only pub in Australia's hottest Outback town has shut down after its temporary manger quit. The Iron Clad Hotel has been serving ice-cold beer in Marble Bar, a town of 300 people, for 111 years.

But residents said it hasn't opened its doors since Sunday night.

There's nothing sadder than a town with no cheer. Hah! I always wanted to say that. (Link via Fark by way of Viking Pundit.)