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New internet prices
We’re waiting for the announcement from the government on the new internet prices. The new internet prices should be up and running by now. In the meantime A$20 in Australia for a mobile topup can give you 8 GB of data, unlimited free calls, and 50 international SMS.
Anti-Cricket fan
A couch potato vented his frustration about a local TV station televising cricket. He questioned the relevance of the sport to PNG. He might have a valid point. But the least he could have done was switch to a different channel.
Birthday hat-trick
While on cricket, here’s a fun fact. Peter Siddle of Australia is the only bowler in international cricket to take a hat-trick on his birthday. This happened on Nov 25, 2010 during the Brisbane Test against England.
Last one out
Passengers aboard a Virgin Australia flight from Adelaide to Brisbane were left amused when the air steward said; “Welcome to Bris-vegas. The last person of the aircraft will have to clean it.
Mystery sound
A woman was pulled aside by security guards at an airport after suspicious sounds could be heard from inside her suit case. She gave a sheepish look to the guards as they franticly searched her belongings. The mystery sound turned out to be a vibrator.
Nude fundraiser
An American model is raising funds for bush fire victims in Australia by offering nudes in exchange for donations. Kaylen Ward, who describes herself as The Naked Philanthropist on social media, came up with the idea to send naked photos to every person who could prove they had donated at least $10 (K30) to an approved relief fund. One fan on twitter described it as; “Saving the world, one nude at a time. Just beautiful,”
Smoking hot
For those who don’t know what a heat wave in Australia feels like. It’s almost the same thing as putting your head into an oven. The only difference is it’s not just your head that will get burnt.
Top Quote
“A man watches his pear tree day after day, impatient for the ripening of the fruit. Let him attempt to force the process, and he may spoil both fruit and tree. But let him patiently wait, and the ripe pear at length falls into his lap” – Abraham Lincoln