Monthly Archives: July 2020

Killing Fairfax: Packer, Murdoch and the Ultimate Revenge

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Luke Ford

Here are some highlights from this 2013 book: * Then they turned the conversation — as they had so many times before — to Fairfax, the hallowed newspaper company and third force on Australia’s media scene. Fairfax was in free … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashas Matot, Masei (Numbers 30-36)

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Luke Ford

Listen here. Parasha Matot is Numbers 30:2–32:42, and Masei is Num. 33-36. * Num. 30:2-17 assumes that all adult women are married. By giving the husband 24 hours to nullify the wife’s vow, it assures him that he is head … Continue reading →

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WSJ: Mental Resilience Can Help You Through the Coronavirus Pandemic; Here’s How to Build It.

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Luke Ford

From the WSJ: What can people do to build their own resilience? I have a simple saying: Deal with the bad, turn to the good, take in the good. Take in the good and help it sink in. No matter … Continue reading →

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Malcolm Turnbull: A Bigger Picture

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Luke Ford

Here are some highlights from the autobiography of the former Australian Prime Minister: * only 7 per cent of Australia is above 600 metres, as compared with 45 per cent of the United States. Another factor is our volatile and … Continue reading →

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The Primary Source Of Dissatisfaction For My Viewers Is… (7-12-20)

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Luke Ford
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