A few corrections and clarifications from the world of Crikey mishaps. One reader tells Crikey that the Liberals under Tony Abbott have forgotten moderate liberal voters.
June, 2010
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: The problem with Tony
Morning Market Report: Markets up, David Jones down as CEO resigns
Mark McInnes has resigned with immediate effect after a female staff member made allegations about inappropriate behaviour towards her. It immediately had an affect on shares.
This day in Crikey: Monday, June 18, 2007
Monday, June 18, 2007, “Despair and loss of meaning: Aborigines caught between two worlds”, by Guy Rundle.
Political snippets: Too much Rudd, too often
As Kevin Rudd’s daily television appearances have less and less impact on a disillusioned public he has decided to have more of them. Plus, dreaded independent inquiries and other political news.
Video of the Day: Oh England, what might have been
A brilliant little video attempting to rewrite history with some fancy digital manipulation. World Cup 2010, England vs. USA and English goalkeeper Robert Green manages to save a goal at the critical moment… right?
Crikey Says: The more things change…
Gosh, what a big week for women! From paid parental leave to behaviour “unbecoming of a chief executive to a female staff member”, it’s been quite the week.
Media briefs: Rudd’s a doll at 5AA … Nine goes back to London …
Voodoo doll Rudd, always read to say nothing. Plus, Facebook and the FBI, is the Wall Street Journal dissing Obama and other media news of the day.
There’s no other smart moves like David Jones’
David Jones CEO Mark McInnes has got a very public booting today after inappropriate behaviour towards a female staffer. But DJ’s quick moves may limit the PR damagem says Peter Ryan.
What actors get up to backstage
A theatre performance might be two hours, but not all performers are on stage all the time. So what do they do? No scandalous shenanigans, just yoga and homework with the kids, say these Broadway actresses.
Dom Knight’s World Cup team guide
Still confused on exactly what each World Cup team is about? Chaser’s Dominic Knight offers up his expert knowledge: Netherlands, always orange, usually a let down.
BP boss defends himself (poorly) in Congress
BP boss Tony Hayward faced up seven and a half hour grilling by the US Congress over the Gulf spill and BP’s reaction to it. Of course, he blamed others for the environmental mess.
PHOTO GALLERY: 200 mugshots of Chicago crims
The mug shot is a particularly American phenomenon and here’s 200 mugshots of local Chicago citizens, arrested for crimes from murder to animal cruelty. But innocent until proven guilty and all that.
The uncertain, scary future for doctors
There are now more than 13,600 known diseases, meaning doctors become specialists and ignore the medical system as a whole, Dr Atul Gawande told Stanford’s School of Medicine graduating class.
PHOTO GALLERY: The unseen family album of Aung San Suu Kyi
As Burmese activist Aung San Suu Kyi celebrates her 65th birthday, The Guardian shows previously unreleased photos of the leader as a young bride and mother.
Lethal’s AFL wrap: round 13 — part 1
With all the AFL, World Cup, State of Origin and the NBA finals and I feel like I’m on some sort of mescaline induced Hunter S Thompson sports trip, says Leigh Josey.
Grattan: Can you tell the difference between the Nats and the Libs?
If Tony Abbott wins the election, then Nationals leader Warren Truss would become Deputy PM. As Liberal policies become more in line with the Nationals, it will become harder for the Nationals to differentiate themselves.
Shanahan: Wait, is Rudd not going to the polls until next year?
While there is lots of debate over an early election, Kevin Rudd is careful to note he doesn’t have to hold an election until March or April next year. Seems like he’s waiting, says Dennis Shanahan.
Why I returned my iPad
Peter Bregman was an early iPad adopter, using it to check emails, write articles, watch TV, everything. But he’s now returned it. Why? Because with the iPad, he was never bored.
Koch: Cover-up and lies at QLD police
QLD Police Commissioner Bob Atkins needs to be held accountable for the terrible injustice occurring in his police force, particularly with those involved in the death of Mulrungi Doomadgee on Palm Island, writes Tony Koch.
I’m a football writer and I hate Harry Kewell (and he hates me)
Football journo Michael Cockrill is angry. After years of being shunned by Harry Kewell, Kewell has now requested that Cockrill have his FIFA accreditation revoked after some critical coverage.
Republican apologises to BP
Republican Joe Barton apologised in Congress for the government’s treatment of BP since the oil spill, before quickly retracting the apology. Are the Republicans really going to side with BP on this matter?
Your guide to the health/aged care reforms
Melissa Sweet offers a rather brutal summary of health reforms: a lot of money is being spent for most uncertain outcomes, while reforms seem to benefit the pharmaceutical industries more than the public purse.
