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Yamis

Mon, 05 May 2008 22:06:16 +1200

Graham, ask them about the "New Town" plans in Seoul.

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2008/04/113_22549.html

"The project is an urban redevelopment, ``beautification'' plan devised by the Seoul City government aimed at building an eco- and dweller-friendly community since 2002.

The local government designated three districts ― Eunpyeong, Seongbuk and Seongdong ― in 2002 as…

Leigh Kennaway

Mon, 05 May 2008 19:53:42 +1200

__ So as usual at Mangere yesterday I glanced at my ticket (seat 9D) and just waited to be among the last called. When I got on I realised I was actually among the first beckoned: those who need assistance, have children or a rilly rilly rich and ride in…

Jackie Clark

Mon, 05 May 2008 18:22:27 +1200

When I was about 20, my father took me on a trip to England with him. It was, apart from going to Aussie when I was 16, my first real trip overseas, and I was beside myself with excitement – especially since we were to be travelling first class, not…

Andrew Paul Wood

Mon, 05 May 2008 16:24:17 +1200

As an occasonal international culture journo, I quite concur. As Sir Bob Jones once said, the best way to cope with long haul international travel is to turn left upon entering the plane.
And the hotels – the first time I had a luxury suite I had to ring my…

Russell Brown

Mon, 05 May 2008 14:19:14 +1200

...but I didnt let the extended frosty silence from the entitled spoil the pleasures of complimentary socks, proper cutlery and fresh fruit...and so much space ...sigh.

I was an IT journalist during the dot-com boom. I got flown places business-class most of the time.

I liked the lounges: being able…

ali bramwell

Mon, 05 May 2008 13:13:42 +1200

but because of a certainly weekly broadcast commitment, I can't go anywhere for more than a couple of days this year.

I guess that's the dark side of regular work you want to keep.

as far as I can see the only up-side of menial work is you can quit…

Paul Campbell

Mon, 05 May 2008 12:09:34 +1200

only time I ever got one was the day after turning up to the Honolulu airport at 2am with 2 very tired children to discover the plane had been cancelled – turns out that those people reading their business sections take a very very dim view of small children

Russell Brown

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:35:32 +1200

So as usual at Mangere yesterday I glanced at my ticket (seat 9D) and just waited to be among the last called. When I got on I realised I was actually among the first beckoned: those who need assistance, have children or a rilly rilly rich and ride in comfort.

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Public Address

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:35:32 +1200

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