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IN the late 1970’s and early 1980’s public nuisance such as making loud noises after 10pm in neighbourhood, consumption of alcohol and drunken behavior in public places, urinating and carrying offensive weapons in public places were a NO-NO!! The fathers of the1970s and 80s were brought up and taught by the colonial administrators and churches how to behave, how to dress and the way to conduct one’s self in public places. They were neatly attired and well groomed.
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WHY can’t we women in PNG just carry our bags or bilums on their shoulders, walk out of our homes or offices, without worrying about who is behind us or walking towards us. Even a female driver has to be on full alert all the time when on the road.
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WE’ve all heard the property catch phrase “location, location, location”. But what does this really mean when it comes to purchasing your home or investment?  Choosing the right area for future capital growth is important to every savvy buyer, but the factors you should consider are not always obvious. Selecting the correct suburb is about a number of different elements – transport, supply, demand, amenity and employment to name just a few.
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NOW this is interesting, the setting aside of a day each year to honour mothers was the suggestion of Anna M. Jarvis of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, whose own mother had died on May 9, 1906. She held a memorial service and asked those attending to wear white carnations – a gesture that soon became a tradition. By 1914, President Woodrow Wilson had proclaimed a national day in honour of mothers, and some people still wear carnations on the second Sunday in May – pink or red for mothers who are living and white for those who have died.
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BEAKS are horny, projecting structures that form the mandibles of birds. They are generally strong, sharp, and useful in striking and tearing. The beak’s function varies significantly from species to species; it can be used to kill prey, probe for food, manipulate objects, groom, or feed young birds, and its size and shape vary accordingly. Though beaks are worn down over time, they grow continuously throughout the birds’ lifetimes.
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THAILAND’S origin is traditionally tied to the short-lived kingdom of Sukhothai founded in 1238. After contact with the west in the 16th century, adroit diplomacy enabled Siam to remain independent of European colonization, the only country in Southeast Asia able to do so. A mostly bloodless revolution established a constitutional monarchy in Siam in 1932. Seven years later, under Pibul Songgram’s military dictatorship, the name Thailand was adopted.
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QUOTE of the day: Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves. – Abraham Lincoln
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