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Since you are my readers, and I have not been much of a traveller, I will not talk about people a thousand miles off, but come as near home as I can. As the time is short, I will leave out all the flattery, and retain all the criticism. — Henry David Thoreau

Archive for June 10th, 2005

So where’s the outrage?

Friday June 10, 2005 14:43

Give the recent media hype about Scapelle Corby, you could be excused for thinking that Australians are strongly against harsh drug sentences handed down by (allegedly) unfair justice systems. Well, you’d be wrong (unless I missed the live television coverage of this Vietnamese drug case).

A 46-year-old Victorian man has been sentenced to death [...]

Like beer?

Friday June 10, 2005 12:07

Then this could be for you (taken from sporting section of Friday’s Herald-Sun):

Like Beer?
WE’LL PAY YOU $25 CASH PLUS PRODUCT FOR YOUR OPINION.
A large brewery is seeking opinions of Melbourne based men, who are regular beer drinkers for research purposes. Held after hours, participants will receive $25 cash and product to similar value. Must [...]

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