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.
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”
From WorldWide Religious News.
Rattled America will find it can’t spin itself out of this one By Bob EllisThe Age, January 5, 2007
Hunter S. ThompsonNew Journalism’s Dark Prince ‘Gonzo’ Journalist Thompson Kills SelfBy Elaine Woo, LA Times Staff Writer
Governments in many parts of the world are starting to realise protecting cultural heritage, in various forms, is as important as any national flag or fireworks display.
In July of 2003, the government of the SOLOMON ISLANDS sent out a call for help in policing their nation, which continued to be wracked with corruption and civil conflict.
The restive Indonesian province of Aceh, the closest landfall to the huge quake and resulting tsunami which has devastated Asia, is fraught with a decades-long civil war, its rebel insurgents continually goading the military, its supporters fighting for an independent nation.
SYDNEY–Just completed the final The Bridge, Sydney Album Show, so the final entry and tracklists of the show’s page on fbi.org.au follows. Sydneyfolk, listen this Sunday 7-10am when I do Weekend Overhang, the Sunday brekky show for one week only. Streaming MP3s of previous WOs here. WHO.com lives! Soft-launched, awaiting hardening :P WABS–In Melbourne Thurs … Continue reading “Mental Notes: May 2004”
Floating thru timeslots, yours truly brings 5 hours of RAWK and DITS to the Wednesday morning spot for this week only, maybe. A personal review – started with a flourish propelled by the ace freestylin’ on STOLEN RECORDS, a great middle order and some obvious slurrrrring in the latter stages. Mental note – have a … Continue reading “Mental Notes: December 2003”
We like to watch. But while we sometimes may not like to be watched, which wanton watching are we worried with?
