I'm really only posting this because Matt made the comment that he was going to pace himself in reading my most recent entry, as it would take me another year to post a new one. Well, Matt...HA! I've proven you wrong!

To be honest, I truly don't have anything new to report on. Amazingly, not a lot has happened between last night and this morning. Today's post shall be a jaunt into the realm of miscellany.

First of all, I know you're eager to discover what the recent news in Sydney may be. Well, my friend, you need wonder no more! I'm including a little overview of current events as posted in today's edition of the Sydney Morning Herald (my favorite newspaper).



A few national headlines (which can be found in their entirety online at http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/ ):

THE meltdown in Australians' superannuation and retirement earnings has generated a sharp rise in older people having to fall back on the pension.

BUILDING approvals hit a seven-year low in November, raising concerns that Australia will fall into recession this year.

BRITISH atheists have been celebrating the appearance of flippant slogans on London buses this week but atheists in Australia have been barred from launching a similar advertising campaign on the nation's public transport systems.
No one to blame for daughter's mauling, says father

HE father of the child killed in a dog attack says it was an accident and no one's fault, as his other daughter was discharged from hospital suffering facial injuries sustained in the attack.

RANGERS and lifeguards working for councils are demanding more protection from the State Government after a marked increase in assaults.

THREE youths broke into the equipment room of an eastern suburbs golf course, stole three golf buggies and then drove "erratically" across the 17th and 18th holes early yesterday morning, police said.

Sheridan Szypica WOMEN who stop working at least a month before their baby is due are four times less likely to have a caesarean delivery because they are less tired and anxious, research has found.

IN ANOTHER signal that the NSW Coalition is claiming the centre ground in state politics, its justice spokesman, Greg Smith, said he would not impose further restrictions on abortion, despite his long association with the anti-abortion movement.

A JOINT appeal by the police and Rosemeadow elders will be made today as violence following a brawl this week threatens to erupt again.

DEEP brain stimulation dramatically improves Parkinson's disease symptoms such as trembling and involuntary movement, offering hope to many with the incurable conditions, the largest study of its kind has found.

EDWARD Winter was a "very modern man", interested in the latest household appliances and urban designs, and unconventional philosophies such as the Single Tax and Theosophical movements.

THE Rees Government has promised to establish a mental health research hospital at the site of the Brain and Mind Institute in Camperdown in what is being hailed as a world first.

And now for something completely different:



Interestingly, I've been informed by blogthings.com that I have a "theme word":

Your Word is "Peace"

You see life as precious, and you wish everyone was safe, happy, and taken care of. Social justice, human rights, and peace for all nations are all important to you. While you can't stop war, you try to be as calm and compassionate as possible in your everyday life. You promote harmony and cooperation. You're always willing to meet someone a little more than halfway.

What's Your Word?

You Are a Champagne Woman

A true mystery, no one can quite figure you out... That is, until you start drinking. Then you tend to let loose. You're fun to drink with, but it definitely takes you a few drinks to loosen up. You prefer to date a man who likes the finer things in life... like a five star dinner with that champagne.

What Kind of Drinking Woman Are You?

You Belong in Australia

Ace! Sunny, upbeat, and cute You make the perfect surf bum Now stop hogging the Vegemite!

What English Speaking Country Are You?

Now that I have made an unimportant post on nothing in particular, I shall go and continue with a resource audit (joy).

More later...