Monthly Archives: July 2009

Another Tour de France Win Seems Father O’Way

Posted on July 31, 2009 by

Yeah, like okay, the Bish never gives up. Managed to sneak out of the Long Room at Lords and hike a cab to Heathrow when the Bish rings “Sandy”, God I hate it when he calls me that, it means … Continue reading →

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Cyrus – Part the third

Posted on July 30, 2009 by

By Theseustoo Mandane’s wedding-feast was magnificent; even the oldest of the old women agreed that it was by far the most wonderful spectacle anyone in Agbatana had ever witnessed.  The ceremony was held within the city’s gold-covered innermost wall; beyond … Continue reading →

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New York, NEW YORK, NEW FREAKIN’ YORK

Posted on July 30, 2009 by

On her first visit to New York, Susan Merrell expected to love it – and she did.  If only they’d turn down the volume. Having been in Academia now for more than a decade, I’ve learnt to guard against stereotyping. … Continue reading →

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Australia’s Poet Laureate hands over the baggy green (as promised on Unleashed)

Posted on July 30, 2009 by

We don’t know if she’s going to turn up, but here in the Window Dressers Arms Pig and Whistle (affectionately known as the Pig’s Arms) this evening Australia’s Poet Laureate is handing over the baggy green to VoR of the … Continue reading →

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Cyrus part the second…….

Posted on July 28, 2009 by

By Theseustoo The Prophecy Astyages had a dream one night which troubled him so much that he sent for his advisors to interpret it. These men were from the Median tribe known as the Magi, which was famous for its … Continue reading →

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Defining Moments

Posted on July 28, 2009 by

Madeleine considers some defining moments I’m a member of a book group.  We get nine books a year to read and discuss together.  The books are always supplied with study notes containing questions at the end for discussion. Last night … Continue reading →

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Looking into the Howard government’s case against Julian Moti

Posted on July 27, 2009 by

Susan Merrell – the Pig’s Arms foreign correspondent for the Solomon Islands digs up more AFP dirt on the Howard Government’s pursuit of Julian Moti (on child s*x charges). Let’s hear what she has to say at : http://solomonstarnews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10379&Itemid=26

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Pushing Uphill

Posted on July 27, 2009 by

In a political masterstroke last week, the Rudd Government appointed the former Howard government minister for defence and the environment, Senator Robert Hill to head the government’s new climate change initiative – namely to encourage Australian families and businesses to … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and the Pensioner of Erina

Posted on July 27, 2009 by

The waiting line for Harry Potter was long and was not moving.  There she was – just in front.  A redhead with beautiful wild tresses carefully brushed out into a long mane stretching down to her generous hips. I caught … Continue reading →

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Cyrus – the Prologue

Posted on July 27, 2009 by

by  Theseustoo Prologue A Brief Overview of the History of the Median Empire: The first king of Media was Deioces, who was chosen for his wisdom, honesty and judgment after the Medes revolted from their Assyrian overlords,. He built the … Continue reading →

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