They sometimes call it the friendly games, but the Commonwealth Games are over. And as expected, Australia just won almost everything (twice as many medals as second placed England). But as with tournaments of this nature, there are some fond memories of other sorts, which AFP have put together. Mis-matches and amusing moments typify Games [...]
Categories: The Odd Spot
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- 28 March, 2006 – 12:02 pm UTC
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There have been a number of reports of six men who are seriously ill after participating in a drug trial at a hospital (Northwick Park) a mile or so from where I used to live (see links). For the researchers on the drug, this is the most devastating news you could hear. A large number [...]
Categories: Viewpoint
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- 23 March, 2006 – 9:51 am UTC
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Good news on Sanney Leung of Hong Kong Entertainment News In Review, as reported by friend, John Charles on Mobius. A quick update on Sanney – The infection is gone, but he will likely remain in hospital until the end of the month. Fortunately, he is responding well and things are still looking up. John [...]
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Tagged: Friends
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- 21 March, 2006 – 12:54 pm UTC
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Thanks to H… You scored as Psychology. You should be a Psychology major! Psychology 92% Philosophy 83% Sociology 83% Mathematics 75% Chemistry 75% Engineering 75% Dance 67% Anthropology 58% Biology 58% Journalism 50% Art 50% Theater 42% English 42% Linguistics [...]
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- 20 March, 2006 – 9:55 pm UTC
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A tongue-in-cheek wise crack at a meeting I had yesterday… “It’s all very good in practice, but what about the theory?” Anon.
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Tagged: Wise One Quotes
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- 14 March, 2006 – 11:38 am UTC
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