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Have we fucked up ?
A mate of mine asked this question in an editorial in the latest edition of the magazine he edits. It was picked up by a major paper and run as a lead story. Gordon is a Scot like me he … Continue reading
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I suspect they have run out of time ( or condoms )
By my calculations America has about 3 hours to get a deal on the federal budget. The New York Times covers the issues here. Excellent work from Harry and John. I predicted yesterday that this will hurt the Republicans far … Continue reading
Of the 1%, by the 1%, For the 1%
I have just read an article that failed to surprise me America. It should worry the hell out of all of you. Written by Joseph Stiglitz in Vanity Fair ” Americans have been watching protests against oppressive regimes that concentrate … Continue reading
The Catholic Church realises finally it is the 21st Century
I was astonished to read today in NZ Catholic that the Catholic Church is planning to standardise Easter ” Easter is always the first Sunday after or on the first full moon, after spring Equinox in the Northern … Continue reading
Upstairs Proceeds
It has been a while since I updated on my interior renovation programme or “Man Cave ” as I like to think of it. As you can see it has been lined and gib stopped although this photo fails … Continue reading
Of Earthquakes, All Blacks and Cherry Blossoms
A week ago the New Zealand Rugby Football Union reported in the NZ Herald said ” The All Blacks will play an extra rugby match ahead of the Tri-Nations this year, a fixture which will also be used to raise … Continue reading
Earthquakes and staying rational
I have several times pointed out the need to triangulate your news sources on my blogs before making comments about international events. Something I note that hasn’t happened on several blogs I have read on Japan today. I blogged a … Continue reading
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Killing our Pacific brothers and sisters
The next edition of the magazine I work for hits the streets tomorrow This is the editorial and I think it is one of the best Keith has done in a while. A while back I blogged about the ship … Continue reading
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Yemen Follows Suit
That Yemen has joined the wave of protest sweeping the Arab world should surprise no one. Modern Yemen came into existence in 1990 with the reunification of North and South Yemen. From the NZ Herald ” SANAA, Yemen – Anti-government … Continue reading
Middle Eastern Revolution ? Don’t hold your breath
I am getting a bit sick of reading about revolutions in North Africa and the Middle East and despite the main stream media telling us that is what is happening they are totally wrong and would do well to look … Continue reading
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