Monthly Archives: December 2009

Hypocrites

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Ian

There was a terrible road smash near Batemans Bay a few days ago.  A petrol tanker ran out of control and crashed into some cars, then burst into flames.  2 young girls in one of the cars, and the truck … Continue reading →

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Protecting people from themselves

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Ian

There is some sort of debate going on among the locals around The Gap in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.  The Gap is a scenic ocean cliff, and a well known suicide spot – some 50 people kill themselves each year by … Continue reading →

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Monster turkeys overrun Tasmania

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Ian

The turkey growing season this year in Tasmania was apparently excellent, with the nice weather meaning the turkeys have grown about 2kg heavier than usual.  Great, you might think, more turkey for the customers to eat at Christmas, more money … Continue reading →

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Oh no, the boy’s gay

Posted on December 23, 2009 by Ian

Worried your 14 year old son might be a bit gay?  Simple solution according to a father from Rockhampton – take him to a (female) prostitute and get him to prove he’s not.  During a family barbecue around Christmas time … Continue reading →

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Plot lost well and truly

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Ian

Some stupidity here in Canberra – and not of the usual political kind, for a change. Two men were taken to hospital on Thursday afternoon after an altercation in the carpark at Westfield Woden shopping centre.  It is believed they … Continue reading →

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Truth in Advertising

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Ian

I saw this sign in a Beijing subway station yesterday. I actually wonder if Everhonest is the sort of accountant you might actually need.   Depends on what you want done, I guess.  If I was into tax shelters and other … Continue reading →

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Back in Beijing

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Ian

I’m back again Beijing again this week – its becoming my home away from home.  This will be the fifth week I’m spending here in since the middle of October.  I’m supposed to be back again next month too. I … Continue reading →

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Values – words versus actions

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Ian

Following the Tiger Woods saga is like watching a train wreck happening in front of us.  His Mr Clean image is shot to ribbons.  As of now, I think he’s up to 11 girlfriends with whom he’s been cheating on … Continue reading →

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Beer is good for you

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Ian

I knew it, but there’s now scientific evidence to back it up.   Tests have revealed that men who drink beer may reduce their chances of developing prostate cancer.  Experiments have shown that xanthohumol, a compound derived from the hops in … Continue reading →

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A touch precious?

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Ian

McDonalds in the Barossa Valley …. can’t have that, can we?   Plans by McDonald’s to open a restaurant in Nuriootpa have upset some of the Barossa’s most high-profile food and wine identities, including celebrity cook and food manufacturer Maggie Beer … Continue reading →

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