I was upset to read that 20 people, including 4 Australians, were killed in the Bali bombings of last week. I just can't get my mind around the idea of 18,000 people dead from yesterday's earthquake in Pakistan. According to the Associated Press of … [Read more...] about Neelum River Blocked by Falling Villages
Archives for October 9, 2005
Marie Claire Says No to GM
Marie Claire is a popular magazine read by many educated and socially conscious young women in Australia. My daughter Caroline has just drawn my attention to page 170 of the November 2005 issue where readers are told to 'Say No to Genetically … [Read more...] about Marie Claire Says No to GM
Camel’s Poo Too
Just back from another day at the beach: this time Mooloolaba which is an hour and a bit north of Brisbane. The sky was a perfect blue and a terrific breeze chopped the tops off some of the waves. There are no camels at Mooloolaba. But I see today … [Read more...] about Camel’s Poo Too