Written by Lorrette
Last Updated:: March 19, 2009
Important Information on the Australian Stimulus ('Stimuless') Payment
You have just got to love this stuff.
'Hey Australia are we going to help you out big time with our Stimulus Package? you bet.' Sounds almost erotic!!
But, oh my! our esteemed opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull still has his doubts about the value of Mr Rudd's $42billion package.
Image by pierre pouliquin via Flickr
'Our Prime Minister has thrown all the conventional rules of economics and financial management out of the proverbial window' he lamented.
In true Aussie style though, someone found the humor ...
Written by Lorrette
Last Updated:: February 23, 2009
Bob The Railway Dog - National Railway Museum
A Shaggy Dog Adventurer
I truly believe in the amazing intelligence of the humble household pet and am constantly amazed at some of the highly intelligent things that dogs (and at times cats) do.
Each exhibiting an individuality that is purely their own. There are the heroes who save lives and the defenders who protect. There are the humorous and the fun loving show offs.
There are those who have little or no idea that they are dogs (or cats) they just figure themselves to be 'extraordinary hairy humans'.
This post is about one of those extra...
Written by Lorrette
Last Updated:: February 13, 2009
Australian Wildfires: Man Charged - Every Aussie Would Want Him Put Away For Life
You can get the full story of his arrest here
The recent Australian wildfires are devastating. So many lives have been tragically changed for ever and no doubt many will be left with lasting and painful emotional scars.
So besides the idiots that light the damn things - where does some of the responsibility lie for the screw-up in relation to the preparation, management and prevention of loss of life and property?????? (Refer to my quoted story below)
Such utter devastation is difficult to comprehend. We are ...
Written by Lorrette
Last Updated:: February 12, 2009
Top Screw Ups Of The Week # 3
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Seems there is no shortage of screw- ups in the medical field just recently. One of our top three this week begs the question - Where do some of these doctors get their training?
As I write this post the famed Dr Patel is in court having to face up to his 'medical mishaps' here in Australia.
Unfortunately patients (sitting ducks) can only hope that a choice of doctor is not marred by unsatisfactory screening and checking of the medical history and qualifications of some appointed medical staff.
This weeks top ...
