More likely is that Bush will bomb Iran (Pentagon ‘three-day blitz’ plan for Iran) and then stand back and act all surprised when it doesn't go as well as planned.

Like, say, if anyone in Iran reads the paper.

Normally, I'd assume that anyone planning a 'surprise blitz' that was…

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Still interesting though, that such colossal amounts are even put into options deals.…

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The other story I remember was about The Bilders releasing a 7" single with a sealed plastic sleeve in the shape of a fish so to get the record out you had to gut it with a knife.

Hmm. That wasn't 'Ginger Jar'/What a Humba' was it? I've got that…

More likely is that Bush will bomb Iran (Pentagon ‘three-day blitz’ plan for Iran) and then stand back and act all surprised when it doesn't go as well as planned.

__Gee, how do you think moderate muslims around the world…

If that doesn't happen then he will circumvent the Constitution through NAFTA +++, aka…

Is that when the US bombs Iran? Is there another terrorist attack looming? Or is this just a random manifestation of market chaos?

Or it could be someone who actually had billions of dollars to gamble with – and probably spends a lot more time than any PA reader reading…

Are bowling clubs cool in Wellington?

Only if you can find one with a waterfront location.

Are bowling clubs cool in Wellington?

The Wellingtonista Bowling League was – but that was ten-pin bowling – we're planning a Lawn Bowls League for the summer though.

Nice to hear Bill sounding so well. I interviewed him once for Radio Active many, many moons ago, and he told me a couple of cool stories.

One was that ih the 70s he was a…

I didn't actually try the chardonnay (after the last Great Blend when I was forced by the heat to drink it)

So that's why we ran out of the white ...

so I was complaining on behalf of my sister – who doesn't get the internet, or own a TV…

I didn't actually try the chardonnay (after the last Great Blend when I was forced by the heat to drink it), so I was complaining on behalf of my sister – who doesn't get the internet, or own a…

Tom Cotter had much more time to put TVNZ's case in Wellington and basically charmed everyone.

Glad to hear it – will upgrade TVNZ rating to watch this space.

So say we all.

I've heard those two "I am a Singaporean" testaments three times now, and every time they've choked me up. Special.

By contrast. Eric from TVNZ needs to watch a video of himself sometime. No doubt the corporate environment is tough and suspicious – however I did think he could have loosened up a bit.

To be fair to Eric, he was subbed onto the panel at late notice and he…

So say we all.

Mr Brown was a highlight in that he showed a different and more hopeful vision of a current and future Singapore. I kept thinking of Jonathan Swift when Mr Brown was presenting.

The significance of NZOAir being able to fund more broadly was highlighted…

That was an unexpected treat for me. I'd heard of Bill Direen, but I'd never actually heard his music, but seeing him live was... magic. What made it that extra bit special was all the fan boys in the audience yelling out requests and having them played. Absolutely splendid.

Consider…

Bill Direen was playing a gig with a pick-up band in a lounge-sized room at the bar. It was magnificent.

That was an unexpected treat for me. I'd heard of Bill Direen, but I'd never…

i have never been so pissed off trying to find the details of a 1000 word story amidst all the advertising and other bumpf.

Quite probably this is a hedge covering positions going the other way. That's what hedge funds do.

That seems a little early to me – the Administration…

And why is someone betting billions of dollars on world stock markets tanking just before September 21?

that'll be the france – ireland game.

probably latent concern about a diplomatic split in the EC.

don't think it couldn't happen...

Reading through your links, I see Robyn was there. Damn! I wanted to meet more PA System readers. Next time. There *will* be a next…