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At 68 I have recently retired as editor of The SA GOLFER, the organ of The South Australian Golf Association.

Prior to that I taught economics and accounting.

Eventually I became so disillusioned with economics I created The Society of Lapsed Economists. The

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Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Should a global climate agreement hold the US to a higher environmental standard than the rest of the world?: 2 of 86

The argument for insisting that America should face the strongest environmental sanctions is often based on the notion that America should be punished for its leading contribution to green house gas levels. That argument has a certain emotional appeal but is hardly conducive to developing American cooperation in what is clear... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Should US environmental standards apply when multinational companies develop the petroleum resources of fragile ecosystems such as Peru's Amazon?: 10 of 33
Since time immemorial countries have reaped great wealth from trade. It also gave rise to extensive exploration and European colonisation. It expanded in a situation that was largely free from regulation. Today, modern communication and transport, has enabled trade to flourish. It is widely believed that without regulation th... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Changing times: 2 of 6
In most modern golf clubs, rated in importance somewhere between the daily question of where to place the holes in the greens and the perpetual issue of what beers to have on tap in the sprig bar, lies the problem of ensuring players and their guest are properly clothed.Today the clash is often between the traditionalists who... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Power: 1 of 3
The Continuing Adventures of Ockers in PumkinlandThe Humbug TrapIn Pumpkinland the law was thus: folk said whatever they liked but did as they were told.What they said was always heard and if it contained a good idea of what they may do, they were told they may do it.Life was good in Pumpkinland.More than anyone, bunyips were... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication On saying ... 'I love you': 19 of 52
On saying - I love you.One New Year he chanced upon a most delightful lady and chatted. After some time he became infatuated and said to her, 'I know this may be embarrassing but I think I am falling in love with you.' 'Oh no you are not.' she quickly replied. 'How do you know?' 'Because you told me that same thing last year!... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf Where to start improving your golf game: 7 of 18
Golfers of all calibre, gender and age are constantly turning to gurus for magic ways to master their game. For some the quest succeeds for others little changes in their game even if it gives them something to talk about and as that seems to be part of the game not all is lost. It does not matter if they are high flying prof... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Work: 7 of 16
Novel ExtractThe LogoTom Allen in his role as CEO of Goal Cola had the task of introducing Goal Cola to Tasmania in Australia. The media and advertising campaigns were to each have strong environmental themes and as part of the project Goal Cola had developed, in conjunction with its subsidiary television station, Channel 9 i... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wine: 10 of 22
LIFE & WINERootlings are placed within the landAs life is planted in mother's wombs.Sprinkled by rain and man,Nurtured, loved and weanedTo strive to find its own life stream,It spreads naked leaves.They catch light and turn it toThe body of vine, that holds the fruit.Education of the vine ensuresThe first bloom sets the taste... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Thoughts: 148 of 310
On Poetry CompetitionsThe only test the arts admit is timeAnd that is true for all including rhyme.So if someone, no matter august,Says put your words to him in trustThat he full value instant givesWith his own choice: beware.The truth will out and you will findSoon well the gentle ego bindThat ties you to the quest,To find i... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Transportation: 2 of 4

Public and Private TransportI sat and read a chapter on the busAnd spent the journey safeIn perfect privacy.But yet they call such transport public!Alas, tomorrow it is my fateTo have to drive my carAnd struggle on a public road,Awash with public nuisances.There each is vying for the perfect spotThat if they reach together it... More..