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I am a travel writer based in Adelaide, South Australia.
My favorite parts of the world to travel and write about are Latin America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Details can be found on my website at "mylinks" on RHS.

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Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Can climate change be confronted without active leadership on the part of the federal government?: 1 of 3
Yes, climate change can be confronted, or preferably studied, in order to alleviate any adverse effects to mankind. Climate change is nothing new. It has been with us since the dawn of earth time, or about 4.5 billion years ago. It is a natural phenomenon, like earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and hurricanes. Contrary to the ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Top Fourth of July cocktails: 9 of 25
One immediately thinks of the Martini and its variations, or a Manhattan, or a Daiquiri which are all wonderful American inventions that need no introduction. However, the most important point of any cocktail party is to have your guests enjoy a lively conservation amongst their friends and newcomers, and be seen in their la... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee How coffee is grown and processed: 13 of 36
Coffee keeps the world turning! America is the largest consumer of coffee. It is also the most productive and innovative country in the world. Maybe it's drinking coffee that gives us an advantage? We drink coffee while socializing, and to stay alert and be vitalized ready to solve any problem. Yet mainland America grows no ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Fishing: 17 of 46
"NIPPED IN THE BUD" (A fishing incident on the Tongariro River at Taupo, New Zealand) Alistair stopped in the middle of the swing footbridge and peered down into the depths of crystal clear water flowing powerfully below. Murdoch came alongside and they searched out the bouldery bottom for resting trout in New Zealand's fame... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change The case against the Kyoto protocol: 3 of 8
In retrospect, if we had known all we know now about climate science back in the 1990's, the idea of having a Kyoto Protocol would never have arisen and the world would be a better place in which to live today. Let me recall the original objectives of the treaty which was negotiated in Kyoto, Japan in December 1997. The obje... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should the US institute a cap and trade system that creates financial incentive for emission reductions?: 2 of 5
No, there should be no financial incentive for emissions reduction. Nor should the US institute a "cap and trade" system, supposedly to reduce (CO2) emissions. The politicians have got it wrong, which is not unusual for them. It seems that only by trial and error do we make economic and environmental progress. A debate, such... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Are the recent climate changes related to global warming?: 2 of 5
If you believe all the media propaganda that is flooded upon the unsuspecting public then probably you would say "YES". That is what the promoters of the catastophic global warming theory (e.g., Al Gore, many politicians and the Greens) want you to believe. We are fortunate to live on a dynamic planet continually racked by e... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Should the U.S. enact tough new environmental regulations to combat global warming?: 7 of 17
No, the US does not have to combat global warming because this is not a problem of any consequence that warrants immediate attention. Therefore, no new environmental regulations are required. In fact, there are many existing environmental regulations and governmental attitudes with regard to global warming and climate change... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Which party is better suited for the White House in '09: Democrat or Republican?: 7 of 17
Republican by far. I say this as a fascinated bystander not able to vote. All the world is watching with bated breath to see how this Federal Election of '09 is going to turn out. I would sleep better at night if I knew John McCain is elected President with Sarah Palin as Vice President and I do my sleeping away off in Austr... More..
Food & Drink > Wine The best wine-tour destinations: 5 of 12
Destination "STELLENBOSCH" South Africa Stellenbosch, located 46 kms by road or train from Cape Town, is proudly an Afrikaans town settled in 1679. It has an Afrikaan-language University established in 1918, now numbering 25,000 students. Its oak-lined streets and immaculate Cape Dutch style buildings with thick, whitewashed... More..