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African Action on AIDS
May 6, 2009 | African Action on AIDS is a non- for -profit organization working with Africa's women and youth whose lives have been affected by AIDS. We educate women and youth with the knowledge that they need to stay alive and teach them to share the knowledge with their peers. AAA has consultative status with the United Nations and has been working in this field since 1991. One big lesson we learned during all these years is that no amount of drugs can cure people who live in unclean environment with little... Full article »
Posted by: Amanda Foxon-Hill at 1:04 AM Comment
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Faith, Charity and the story of Reg.
May 4, 2009 | An Article by Christopher Bantick in Melbourne paper "The Age" caught our eye yesterday. Entitled "Faith" Christopher introduced us to Reg, an awkward and somewhat irksome man who died alone during this year's January heatwave. Reg had been a regular at the local church but had few friends. He had managed to upset more than his fair share of the congregation through his eccentric and sometimes abrasive demeanor. Reg's death went un-noticed for a week St Paul in his first letter to the corinthians stated "Charity never faileth", Christopher's article explores the congregations reaction to Reg's fate and highlights the... Full article »
Posted by: Amanda Foxon-Hill at 11:25 AM Comment
The Friday Mash - May 1st
May 1, 2009 | Tired of working hard? Why not outsource your job! See how it is done by watching this broadcast from America's Onion News. Warning, this clip could seriously improve productivity.... The Milky Way Tastes Of Raspberries! Don't be fooled into thinking it is all chocolatey bliss up there in outer space. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy in Bonn have analyzed the molecules within the Milky Way and found that it is Raspberry flavoured. Ethyl Formate is a fairly common chemical compound that is used on earth... Full article »
Posted by: Amanda Foxon-Hill at 11:44 AM Comment
Barack Obama : The US President.
May 1, 2009 | The election of Barack Obama is one of the most dramatic political events in recent history. It remains to be seen how well he does in office. But he has started with immense goodwill both at home and overseas. Opinion polls suggested that if Australians had been able to vote last November, at least 70 per cent would have voted for him. Full article »
New Features On Keith Suter.Com
April 30, 2009 | With the Keith Suter blog about to reach its six month birthday we thought it would be a good time to share with you some of the sites new features and guide you through some of our newer content. The site is an hub for those seeking information and opinion on Foreign Affairs, Global Issues and Future Strategy Building. The site is also home to Keith's signature and highly regarded commentary on major breaking news stories and links to his Chanel 7 "Sunrise" program information sheets. You can stay informed and well read with Keith's book reviews and popular weekly... Full article »
Posted by: Amanda Foxon-Hill at 11:44 PM 1 comment
Lawyers Beyond Borders - Program Launch
April 25, 2009 | Lawyers Beyond Borders is an exciting new initiative developed by Australian Volunteers International allowing lawyers to use their skills where they're most needed. Full article »
Guns in the United States
April 24, 2009 | The Columbine massacre took place 10 years ago. It was the worst school shooting in US history. It was not the worst shooting in an educational institution as such because a total of 33 people (including the gunman) were killed at Virginia Tech (a higher education institution facility) in April 2007. Full article »
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In Memory Of Joan Carey - Peace Campaigner
April 24, 2009 | On April 21 2009 I was the Celebrant for the funeral service at Newtown and Woronora Cemetery, Sutherland for Joan Carey, a peace activist I had known for over three decades. Here are my opening remarks for the funeral service: Full article »
The Friday Mash - 24th April 2009
April 23, 2009 | A satirical look at the weekly events. This week, Questions without notice, the questions that need asking! Full article »
Posted by: Roger Pugh at 11:04 PM Comment
UNAA Katoomba Branch - Imagine A Greener Future.....
April 18, 2009 | The United Nations Association of Australia Katoomba branch opened its doors to the public on Easter Monday with a tour of their edible garden and an update on the work being carried out under the UNAA's environmental program. I went along with my family to get some "green" inspiration. Full article »
Posted by: Amanda Foxon-Hill at 12:18 AM Comment
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