Monthly Archives: February 2011

Toughing it out in Singapore

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Ian

Yes I am.  And here’s the view I get from my hotel room .

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Tailoring – Singapore style

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Ian

Saw several guys like this in the Little India district in Singapore today. Doing their sewing out on the footpath in front of their shops.

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Are we really so petty?

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Ian

The Liberal party covered itself in glory again, critical of the government spending money on flying a small number of refugees from the Christmas Island detention centre to Sydney to attend the funerals of relatives who drowned when their boat … Continue reading →

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A lot of hot air

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Ian

The government in the African country of Malawi knows where its priorities lie. The parliament there is debating a law that would criminalise farting in public. Government minister George Chaponda  says that under the amended law farting will be considered … Continue reading →

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Kim Jong-il: Dear Leader and Golfing Legend

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Ian

Really, I reckon when you’re going to bullshit, at least make it vaguely plausible. But that’s not how they do it in North Korea, which is inviting golf enthusiasts from around the world to tee up at a tournament there.  … Continue reading →

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