There is more to Australia than just the beauty of its wildlife and landscape though; the land that has a rich cultural history boasts an even richer present for those who want a taste of life here. The people are friendly and energetic, and the world of sports is regularly rattled by their characteristic gritty and aggressive sportsmen; Ian Thorpe, and Leyton Hewitt, are just two examples of the Aussie sportsmen but we can not forget their team sports either. Top of the line, is what sums up the land and its people.

Here you will find two great articles celebrating the diverse nature and adventurous opportunities Australian's enjoy everyday.

Queensland Bareboat Excitement and Adventure

For the adventurous it is the remoteness, for the romantic it is a private beach, for the exhausted sitting by the pool with a good book and their favourite drink. Holidays represent so many different things to a world of different people. Rarely is there a holiday experience that satisfies the myriad of the human senses than “bareboat charter” in the Whitsunday Islands situated off the north east coast of Queensland Australia.

"Bareboat Charter" is a somewhat confusing term. Simply put it is the hiring of a boat with no crew, that's right, your it.

In times past this style of holiday experience appealed most to the amateur yachtsman who longed for the wind in his hair and the spray in his face harnessing the power of nature to reach his destination. Conditions were sparse and cramped just the way he liked it.

The advent of the modern day power yachts or "motor cruiser" has changed all that to the point where a complete novice with little to no experience may also treat himself to this unique holiday. Our adventure began with the hire of a Coastal46 Cruiser from Anchors Away Bareboat Charters who work out of Abel Point Marina at Airlie Beach North Queensland.

Sydney Harbour Joys and Touring Tips

Aside from the thrill of going out to see the Sydney Harbour, from a Sydney local's point of view, there are actually 4 top practical and sure-fire ways to enjoy Sydney Harbour. The first way to enjoy Sydney Harbour is to just walk around it. To do this, one has to get down to a train session called Circular Quay which is right in the CBD on the edge of the water.

The new UK Statistics Authority comes into existence today (April Fools Day 2008). It is an independent body, with powers and the obligation to promote, improve, and safeguard official statistics across the UK. Its aim is to rebuild public trust in Government statistics.

There is a general perception that statistical knowledge is all-too-frequently intentionally misused, by finding ways to interpret the data that are favorable to the presenter. A famous saying attributed to Benjamin Disraeli is, "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned lies, and statistics." And Harvard President Lawrence Lowell wrote in 1909 that statistics, "like veal pies, are good if you know the person that made them, and are sure of the ingredients."

"About time" was the immediate reaction from The Tea Musk Times, "Statistics quoted by politicians and political pressure groups are often heavily weighted in favour of their own prejudices and agendas.

If this new drive for honesty and openness can be really believed on "April Fools Day"... TMT gives its full support and will watch closely how things progress".

The new Publication Hub will list each day's new National Statistics releases from all Government Departments as they are published at 9:30 am daily. There will in each case be an electronic link to the relevant page of each Department's website. The hub will therefore permit direct access to the statistical releases produced by statisticians in Departments, without political commentary. This is an interim version of the UK Statistics Authority's Publication Hub which is currently under development.

(See below for the full press release)

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In television footage, the Queen can be heard saying to Princess Anne: "The prime minister got lost. He disappeared the wrong way...(up his own arse?) at the crucial moment."

Conservative leader David Cameron and Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg were also at the banquet in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle. The prime minister and French President were among 150 guests binging out on a four course meal washed down with vintage wine and champagne. The wine list included a Chateau Margaux, Premier Grand Cru Classe, 1961 and a 1982 Krug champagne.

There's been no comment (yet) from "Health Britain" (an exclusive pressure group determined to destroy any joy left in living) regarding the damage to the livers and possible alcoholic tendencies of the three "great" leaders of the main political parties.

Who Stole MY Spine?
Spineless, gormless and pissed is this really a sober Britain?

Three very informative articles covering different aspects of public relations. These articles are free for reprint or distribution providing the authors resource information and links remain intact.

The First Great PR Man
ARTICLE SUMMARY: PT Barnum (born Phineas Taylor Barnum) is best known for being a great showman who staged elaborate extravaganzas through his world-famous Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, a top attraction during the latter-1800s.

Public Relations- Do Not Miss This Huge Opportunity!
ARTICLE SUMMARY: The Internet truly has "levelled the playing field" when it comes to public relations. Businesses of all sizes can use many online methods to gain publicity for their products and services and drive traffic to their website. Discover how PR can effectively promote your business.

Strategic Public Relations (PR) involves creative planning, media research and strategic approach in designing a PR campaign. Unlike the present, PR programs used to be very media relations-centric and based on personal relationships with journalists and columnists. Because of intense competition in the present print and electronic media, research is getting higher priority. PR consultants with their research expertise try to deliver quality content to attract media fitting their clients communications.

What's New...

Well, a very Stupid Prime (almost) Minister (SPaM) is waiting to takeover. A relatively small event has the power to tell a bigger truth about a politician...

Bike menace David Cameron (weak leader of the Conservative Party) faces a humiliating lecture from police over his hazardous cycling after the UK based Daily Mirror filmed him riding to work and breaking 4 road laws along the way.

Police branded him "a very stupid fellow". Tory binger and bungler Boris Johnson (prospective Mayor of London) fired a bum blast at his own boss. Boris's criticism will be just as shaming for Berk on a Bike Cameron.

Scotland Yard is stunned by his reaction and shocking lack of road sense.

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Dave does Boris a favour? - Boris stuffs Dave...

Hopefully, they BOTH bugger off before they have the chance to bugger everything beyond recovery.

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