by Dr Joe | Aug 17, 2010 | Politics
“There’s only two types of people in this world- The ones that entertain and the ones that observe” Opening line from Circus by Britney Spears The Australian election campaign has really shown the truth of these words. In a complete policy vacuum where stage-managed... by Dr Joe | Aug 8, 2010 | General Health, Politics
“And so my fellow Americans, ask not what you country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country” – John F. Kennedy The late American President said these words half a century ago. The same principle applies in almost any country and its validity has... by Dr Joe | Jul 4, 2010 | Politics
Wherever one may be in the world, people know that the Fourth of July is American Independence day. Three years ago I had the pleasure of being in Hawaii on the Fourth of July. This was a family holiday and we were staying in Maui. This gave me the opportunity to see... by Dr Joe | Jun 26, 2010 | Politics
It is an old adage that a week is a long time in politics. With the world speeding up it seems like a day is now a long time. It is highly unlikely that Wednesday morning that many Australians would have thought there would be a new prime minister within 24 hours. The... by Dr Joe | Apr 30, 2010 | Environmental toxins, Politics
The Australian government has increased the tax on tobacco and announced changes to labeling laws, which will mean that from 2012 cigarettes will need to be sold in plain packets without colors or brand logos. Cigarette smoking is, after obesity, the second largest... by Dr Joe | Apr 20, 2010 | Politics, Sleep
It is fair to say that many government decisions are not particularly good. There may be an obvious reason for this emerging. Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is “unapologetic” about his staff working long hours and there being a high turnover rate of staff....
