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An embarrassing story of racism

This week I had the privilege to be involved in a multi-day meeting of experts in a field I feel quite passionate about. These experts came from many different countries. We also had a very distinguished guest. A man from USA, a full professor from a prestigious university, a man who is quite brilliant with a special knack to take very complex cutting edge scientific concepts and translate them into strategic policy for global consideration. He has the ear of senior decision makers in USA and the confidence of scientific giants.

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Going to the doctor to be tested

No, I don’t need to be tested to look for SARS-COV-2 (which is the virus which causes COVID-19). I did have to see my GP though last week. Someone asked, are you going to get tests from the doctor? It’s amusing to me when someone assumes primary health care practitioners do the testing. Where is …

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Defending Honour

Defending Honour The Order of Australia There’s been a lot written on social media and elsewhere this past week after Honours and Awards associated with the Order of Australia were announced on Sunday 26 January. One individual was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia and because of some controversial views expressed by that …

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A fish out of water

I was walking around Lake Ginninderra this morning listening to one of my favourite podcasts, viz., “No such thing as a fish” by the QI Elves. I’d like to mention that my favourite Elf is Anna. She is the funniest and wittiest of the group. [maxbutton id=”2″ url=”#gallery” ] [maxbutton id=”3″ url=”#YouTube” ] [maxbutton id=”4″ url=”#podcast” ] …

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