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Irate consumer
Irate consumer wants PNG Power to make sure there is an uninterrupted supply of power in Port Moresby (starting with enough diesel, gas, whatever), and conduct a crash course for employees on manners, especially how to properly answer a phone from a consumer. Phew!
No power
Colleague turned on the electrical kettle to have some coffee. Ten minutes later when he checked, the kettle was still cold. He forgot to turn on the switch on the wall.
Cheat meal
PNG-born Christopher Minimbi, 20, has made it into the Flying Fijians national team as a lock to play Portugal, France and Scotland in the 2020 Autumn Cup tournament next month. He says that after a game, he will “pray to God and thank Him, then enjoy my cheat meal”.
Get it right
MPs vote on a motion of no confidence (Section 145 of PNG Constitution) in Parliament. Some are confusing it with “vote of no confidence”.
Bad apple
Colleague argues that “eating an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is total baloney because of what happened to Eve and Snow White.
Odd notice
A notice outside a temple in Bangkok which strictly prohibits women reads: “It is forbidden to enter a woman, even a foreigner, if dressed as a man.”
Thought for today
The hardest walk is walking alone, but it’s also the walk that makes you the strongest.
Top quote
“To conquer frustration, one must remain intensely focused on the outcome, not the obstacles.” – T F Hodge