Monthly Archives: April 2013

Cracking piece on Clive Palmer and his latest brain-fart – the United Australia Party. Actually, there’s a lot of terrific stuff on AusVotes2013. I wasn’t going to do it. Nope, wasn’t going to write about Clive Palmer nonsense  because I’d already … Continue reading →

What a gorgeous little kid – same age as Rachael when she was diagnosed. This is a very good piece on Type 1 Diabetes, well worth your time. h/t to Franklin who pointed it out to me. Seven-year-old Lucy Borg … Continue reading →

“Baby clothes.” “This place has got everything”. Well, not any more. Fascinating slice of Illinois history. Ever wondered what happened to the mall in The Blues Brothers after Jake, Elwood, and all those cops drove right through it? They actually … Continue reading →

I’m reminded of Joe Bjelke-Petersen: “Now now now don’t you don’t you worry about that”. It’s the involvement of organised crime in the supplying of drugs and influence on sports gambling that interests the ACC. And this bloke is the … Continue reading →

For Diabetics, a Longtime Goal Is Within Reach (via @Pocket) Treatment of Type 1 diabetes is moving closer to a long-envisioned goal: small implantable devices that continuously monitor blood-sugar levels and administer insulin when needed. via Facebook http://pocket.co/saa1m

Great article from the Atlantic on Boston and how we react. Well worth your time. It is easy to feel scared and powerless in the wake of attacks like those at the Boston Marathon. But it also plays into the … Continue reading →

I thought Balmain Boys didn’t cry. This post is even more pathetic than the Tigers’ form this year. is diappointed with the Australian Rugby League they shouldn’t let Tim Sheens punish the tigers for dismissing him by not letting any … Continue reading →

The Private Health Insurance Ombudsman (PHIO) provides an independent service to help consumers with health insurance problems and enquiries.The Ombudsman can deal with complaints from health fund members, health funds, private hospitals or medical practitioners. Complaints must be about a … Continue reading →