Category Archives: Current Affairs

We live in interesting times – again…

Posted on March 23, 2010 by David St Lawrence

Yesterday's vote on the health care reform bill was the result of political machinations, arm twisting and outright bribery on a scale we didn't expect when Barack Obama was elected to bring "new transparency and bipartisanship to government". It was … Continue reading →

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Palin shoots and scores – “Death Panels” will be axed from bill

Posted on August 13, 2009 by David St Lawrence

Sarah Palin's notes on her FaceBook page raised so much public awareness that the Senate Finance Committee will drop a controversial provision on consultations for end-of-life care from its proposed healthcare bill. The committee, which has worked on putting together … Continue reading →

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Sangin, Afghanistan, photo essay from Michael Yon

Posted on August 5, 2009 by David St Lawrence

 Michael Yon sends back photos from Sangin, Afghanistan as he follows the Ghurkas and Brits during another night and day of intense desert heat, IEDs, and other threats to survival. He captures the essence of life on the front lines … Continue reading →

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Eaten any Slimehead or Toothfish lately?

Posted on August 1, 2009 by David St Lawrence

You might be surprised how good they taste. This fish on the left used to be known as an anglerfish. Now you enjoy it as monkfish. Overfishing has depleted most of the ocean's fish population. Today's seafood is often yesterday's … Continue reading →

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