Category Archives: News
More good writing on Kony
Here are a few more good links for writing on problems with the 2012 campaign. These two are by professors who work at a research institute in Uganda. I have … Continue reading
Doing nothing isn’t better
During my many woken hours last night I was thinking more and more about the whole Kony 2012 bandwagon thing. And after reading more this morning and hearing the comments … Continue reading
The Kony bandwagon
Today I’ve been swept up in the anti-Kony 2012 hype which is seeking to expose certain truths about the Kony 2012 campaign sweeping the internet world. I’ve been reading as … Continue reading
The problem with black = bad
On Tuesday in Cape Town, South Africa a bill to protect state information was passed in parliament. Lauded the ‘secrecy bill’, lots of South Africans are now up in arms … Continue reading
A year ago today, it was here
This time last year I posted this rather bland piece of writing about the beginning of the World Cup in South Africa. My poor blogging performance was obviously due to … Continue reading
The difference between people and cows
The Australian government have recently decided to pause our export of live cattle to Indonesia. It is sent live so the abattoirs there can slaughter the cows in culturally appropriate … Continue reading
Mercy and Justice
News everywhere this week has of course been the murder of Osama Bin Laden by a force of American soldiers in Pakistan. While nicely taking the focus off Obama’s truthful … Continue reading
Opinion Sunday: Breast is best
Breastfeeding has got to be the best way to feed a baby. Once you get used to it it’s easy, convenient and cheap. It is natural and free of any … Continue reading
The King of Limbs
Radiohead released their 8th album on the last weekend in February. Again they have done with ease what many other bands could not accomplish. They have furthered their musical repertoire … Continue reading
