West Indies ruled because they worked hardWest Indies ruled because they worked hard
TEST cricket from 1980 to 1995 was ruled by one team – the West Indies. During that period, the team never lost a Test series, they either won or drew,[...]
Australia: where the climate does not changeAustralia: where the climate does not change
THERE are two kinds of people in the opposition party in Australia these days – one set believes that the earth is not warming, the other set believes that there[...]
UAE National Day – but not much to celebrate in DubaiUAE National Day – but not much to celebrate in Dubai
TODAY is the national day of the United Arab Emirates. But I guess the sheikhs in Dubai won’t be breaking out the champagne or even having a feast. There’s a[...]
Dubai: the party seems to be overDubai: the party seems to be over
INDICATIONS are emerging that the Dubai financial crisis will lead to a significant change in the emirate’s make-up. The Dubai government has let it be known that the debts of[...]
Dubai: the mirage in the desertDubai: the mirage in the desert
FOR years, Dubai has been regarded as a marvel. It has had the most grandiose projects, the most outrageous projects, the most fancy buildings. Everything there has been a celebration[...]
It’s fine to cheat – as long as you don’t get caughtIt’s fine to cheat – as long as you don’t get caught
France has qualified for the World Cup football tournament in 2010 by cheating. Captain Thierry Henry showed the way, using his hand to guide the ball back to himself before[...]
When sports bodies dictate the agenda…When sports bodies dictate the agenda…
RUGBY matches telecast in New Zealand on Sky TV are made highly watchable by the two commentators – Grant Nisbett and Murray Mexted. Nisbett follows the game and Mexted, a[...]
When will advertising come to our ABC?When will advertising come to our ABC?
Everyone in China bribes everyone all the time – presenter Jon Faine on the ABC 774 morning show The ABC does not do advertising. The ABC does promotions. – Unknown[...]
Apologies in Australia – what good timing!Apologies in Australia – what good timing!
THE prime minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, has apologised to 500,000 Australians who grew up in institutions, orphanages and foster care in the last century. He has also said sorry[...]
Liberals doing what they know best – beating up on asylum-seekersLiberals doing what they know best – beating up on asylum-seekers
THE Australian Liberal Party and its National Party allies were known for using the tactic of dog-whistling during their 11 years — 1996 to 2007 — in power, with any[...]