I'm just this guy... y'know? :)
In Pakistan in a tiny cell a UK man waits to be killed. His name is Mirza Tahir Hussain and he is innocent of the crime for which he is to die. When he was 18 he got into an altercation with a taxi driver who pulled a gun on him and tried top rape … More Mirza Tahir Hussain – fated to lose.
I spent a large part of today sitting out in the garden with the laptop, under the shade of an umbrella. The kids were in the pool shrieking and laughing, the dog was in there as well with them…. yucky but it kept him cool. I sat there as the birds twittered and sang around … More Just another day in paradise.
A life jacket from the Titanic has been sold at auction for AU$100,000. Bearing in mind the fate of the Titanic… I hope nobody tries to use it!!
I wonder what happened to George Michael to turn him from such a great entertainer into what I can only describe as a cheap tart? Drug use maybe? It’s open to question since his public behaviour has deteriorated so badly in recent months. He was photographed a little while ago emerging from bushes where he … More Wham, bam thank you George Michael.
Bob Narramore, a WWII digger was 83 a few days ago. He was a well respected member of his local community and was active in the RSL especially by visiting other less mobile old soldiers than himself for a chat and to enquire after their welfare. Last Saturday, the day after his birthday he was … More Sad end for digger.
Well Torvill watch out anyway. Why? Because my kids are taking up skating. Actually I doubt the older will be much use… much as I love her she is simply to ‘wooden’ and refuses to try new moves in case she gets hurt! The youngest by comparison is constantly practicing and trying out new stuff … More Torvill and Dean watch out!
It’s hard to belive that someone in the position of Attorney-General of Australia could possibly not only condone the use of torture but actually bemoan the creation of laws expressly forbidding it, yet this is what our Attorney-General Philip Ruddock has said. In his opinion banning torture will hinder the fight against terrosism! What the … More Philip Ruddock – terrorist?
Anyone who enjoys reading and watching the Harry Potter series of books and movies might be interested in this short interview with the girl chosen to play the part of Luna Lovegood in the forthcoming movie “Order of the Phoenix”. She is so much like the character in the book it’s quite scary. She really … More Luna Lovegood meets Harry Potter
In the light of the excessive remuneration received by Sol Trujillo we have to question the amounts recently awarded to the CEO of Qantas. Ok they *are* holding their own internationally and are one of the few airlines to be making a profit, howeve they are also in the process of moving 300+ IT jobs … More Qantas CEO, Geoff Dixon – another rort?
Someone on the ‘sister site’ who seems to be female (but you can never tell online) is really getting up my nose lately. She comes out with the most ridiculous statements and then complains about being picked up on them. Recently she’s called herself ‘christian’ then says she doesn’t care if people are executed or … More Some people seem to know my weak spots
