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Friday, June 17, 2005
The Gentle Giant Awakes
In 2002 Brazilians elected their first working-class president, Lula da Silva, who is trying gradually to put an end to the country's poverty and social inequalities.
He still has his work cut out, according to this BBC Documentary podcast.
He still has his work cut out, according to this BBC Documentary podcast.
Why does drink provoketh desire?
Dr. Karl's unique scientific explanations on the ABC's Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Under-cover in Phnom Penh
The End is Nigh for Microsoft
Apple's decision to dump IBM chips in favor of Intel is part of a grand plan to dethrone Microsoft. So says Bob Cringely on this Future Tense podcast from Minnesota Public Radio.
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Whitewash?
So Jackson is innocent of all 10 charges, as documented here by BBC Radio 4's Today programme - but where does he go from here? His spoon-bending mate Uri Geller reflects.Monday, June 13, 2005
Drunk but Safe
A day in the life of a British sexual health clinic, where under-25s get advice on how to put on a condom while drunk. From 1Extra, the BBC's youth station.
Arise Sir Terry!
In the Queen's birthday honours it was announced that Terry Wogan is now an honorary knight (like Sir Bob Geldoff he's still an Irish citizen). Sarah Kennedy got an MBE.
Bali Jim and the Lure of the Lotus
The recent case of Schapelle Corby highlights the attraction of island paradises for many hedonistic ex-pats. 'Bali Jim' began his stay there as a playboy, though he is increasingly infuriated by the locals, as he laments on the ABC's Street Stories podcast.
