one fellow's political coverage, music ramblings and general hijinks across decades under a range of guises at several locations often in a state of awe.
Cambodians celebrating their national day on Sunday woke to the news Monday that their most senior police chief, along with a 4-star army general, had died in a helicopter crash. Chief of Police Hok Lundy had held the position for 14 years, and was a trusted offsider to Prime Minister Hun Sen. Last year, the … Continue reading “Cambodia’s top cop dies in chopper crash”
The people of Tonga have, for decades, been moving from their homeland in search of work and a higher standard of living. In fact, the biggest contributor to the economy is remittances from Tongans abroad. Which is why, last year, the Tongan parliament amended citizenship laws to allow Tongans – especially those living overseas – … Continue reading “Tongan dual citizenship overdue”
The outspoken President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, is about to head into his second presidential election with a country rife with crime, poverty and crippling corruption.
China and Korea have already reacted to Prime Minister Koizumi’s visit by summoning their respective Japanese ambassadors.
It was 20 years ago today… that Maradona taught England how to play.
MELBOURNE–Kawaii okii aka-chan. Thus the words from Emiko to Sue in the arrival of her lil’ baby, at 4.1kg, upon Emiko poppin’. What’s that mean? I don’t know. But it sounds freaky deeky. More here… Our beautiful friend Emiko gave birth on a Sunday 2 January 2006 of little, um, a boy. In that, let’s … Continue reading “Mental Notes: February 2006”
Following some harsh criticism from the chair of the NEW SOUTH WALES Board of Study, the federal Education Minister, (mr) BRENDAN NELSON, has launched a new inquiry into teacher education. The new enquiry, examining how universities prepare future teachers and the philosophies behind their teaching methods, also follows criticism that recommendations from a 2003 inquiry … Continue reading “Teacher education b’grounder”
Analysis: “Presidential inauguration speeches, especially in time of war, spark intense personal and political passions,” says the Christian Science Monitor, one of thousands of media outlets reporting US President George W Bush’s inaugural speech.
With the release of a vague statement concerning his health, the leader of the opposition, (mr) MARK LATHAM, continues to leave himself open to criticism from both the public and his Labor Party colleagues.
Note: this is the unedited version, I liked it better. F288-a FX CROWD 5 secs The Palestinian people this week celebrated the election of (mr) MAHMOUD ABBAS as the new president of the Palestinian Authority, which many hope is the beginning of a new era in Arab-Israeli relations.
