Scope Issue 35 Week 4 Sem 123 by Bond University Student Association

Issue 35 Week 4 Sem 123

THE ELECTIONS SHOWDOWN MATT VS. BRYAN WHO WILL BE THE KING OF BOND?

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FEATURES EDITOR | Kyle Manning SUB-EDITOR | Jessica Drummer

3. FROM THE DESK OF 4. FOR PETE’S SAKE... 6. REAL LIFE DOPPELGANGERS 8. SAFE & SOUND 9. HELLO SUNDAY MORNING 10. THE HIDDEN LAB 11. TITANS OF INDUSTRY FORUM 12. PHOTOS

14. CDC CORK BOARD 15. PGSA MORNING TEA POSTER 16. MUSIC, ARTS & REVIEWS 18. SPORT 20. BONDY BANTER 22. GRAD PARTY POSTER 23. SCOPE PARTY POSTER 24. WHAT’S ON

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ast week happened, I don’t know how or why, but it just did. 32 athletes from our beloved university competed in the annual AUG in the confusing (personal opinion) but beautiful city of Adelaide. The games started on the evening of the 23rd, with an amazing Opening Ceremony where El Capitano (myself) had to get up on stage for a few seconds and represent Bond in front of an always tough crowd. Athletes had fun dancing to the beats played by an amazing line-up, and got prepared spiritually for Day 1 of competition. During the week, the days went slow and the nights went fast. 32 of our best athletes put their hearts and their souls on the field, bringing home two silver and one bronze. These results were made possible by the amazing team efforts displayed both on and off the fields. Highlights of the Week • Performances by Luke Evans and Mathew Stubbs. Both players were awarded with Green and Gold medals at the Rugby 7’s, and both scored the bulk of our tries putting their legs to work when we most needed them. Cheers boys. • Touch and rugby players’ performances at the Woolshed (best pub ever). Both teams managed to stay on top of their game after exhausting nights dancing on stage at this amazing pub in Adelaide. • Casey Anderson’s Spirit of the Games Award. This kid gave everything for his teammates. He’s the youngest on the team, and thus put up with a few ‘gromie’ traditions. Whether it was handing out ‘business’ cards

or wearing a ridiculous hat, Casey never disappointed. • A few romances and bromances. The touch crew tried to keep it within the family, but a couple of the rugby boys were quick to change that. Eoin Coffey cooked breakfast and dinner for his two good looking roommates, and even made their beds after a productive night in town. • Our rowing representative, Philippe Denier, came first in the B Final of the Men’s Single Scull. • James Cornish, our jack-of-all-trades, competed in long jump, shot put, 100m and the 200m hurdles. He came third in his hurdles event, bringing home the bronze medal. • Last but not least, our squash team came seventh in a highly-contested competition. It was a grueling week for all involved, but an experience that none will forget. Personally, I learnt many lessons from the multiple situations I faced as Bond’s Team Captain, and Rugby 7’s Team Manager. As part of the group of athletes, I had heaps of fun playing and participating in the social events. Finally, I am looking forward to 2013 when the games come back to the sunny Gold Coast, where I believe our Bull Sharks can bring home even more medals (of which we hope the majority will be gold). I encourage you all to come out next year and participate, whether it be by competing first-hand or simply supporting your mates. Either way, it’ll be one of the most amazing, fun-filled weeks of your life. UP THE SHARKIES!!

PHOTOS | Jen Younger

THE SPORTS SPONSORSHIP OFFICER WORDS | Jose Ausejo

THE EDITOR WORDS | Jorja Wallace

t’s Scopetopia this week, with the first ever Scope-branded party taking place at Komune on Friday. If you haven’t made the trek down to the beach and club resort in Cooly before, I guarantee you won’t regret it. Free tickets are limited to 100, so don’t be a fool - come to the BUSA Office, whack your name down and join us for the hottest event on the 2012 Bond social calendar. Don’t ask “Why?”, ask “Why not?”. And if you’re desperate for a reason, how about the fact that we’re looking for our FINAL Scope cover? Wrap-around style. Don your ‘kinis and budgie smugglers, chuck a cocktail dress or shirt over the top, and meet us at Don’s at 7.15pm to catch the bus. Do it. As always, Scope is full of insightful and entertaining articles. Whether it’s an opinion on the Blasphemy Laws (pgs.4-5), a who’s who from HIMYM in your social group (pgs.6-7), or a look at taking your drinking down a notch (pg.9), Scope will satiate your hunger for Week 4 procrastination. You may notice that socials are lacking in numbers and variety this week, but fear not - we’ll make up for that next week. Get ready for the Hall of Shame - a compilation of all the not-soFB-DP-worthy photos taken throughout the 2011/2012 Scope term. Before we leave you, next week is the FINAL edition for the 2011/2012 Scope Sub-Committee. If you’re thinking about contributing, you’re thinking right. Issue 36 will be bigger and better before. Get amongst it. Until next week (it’s last time I can say that!),

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arlier this year, Sanal Edamaruku, president of the Indian Rationalist Association, made a terrible mistake: he told the truth – and in a church, no less. The bustling streets of Mumbai provided the backdrop for such a blunder when, in March, water began to drip from the feet of a statue of the crucifixion. The phenomenon was declared a miracle as the city’s downcast people clamoured – and paid – to collect a few droplets, hoping to bless their humble homes or heal their ailed loved ones with these ‘tears of God’. Edamaruku was one of the many who flocked to the church, although only after an Indian TV channel requested his presence. Within half an hour, he had discovered the source of the supposed miracle: a blocked drain had resulted in filthy water pooling under the statue, allowing it to be drawn up through the nail holes in the statue’s feet via capillary action. These supposed tears of God were actually the stagnating remnants of the congregation’s bladder and bowel movements. For exposing such dangerously poor sanitation, Edamaruku has been threatened with imprisonment, accused of ‘inciting religious hatred’. In his defence, the rationalist simply asked, “Why would one not intervene when somebody gives gullible people sewage to drink?” Such denunciation, however, cannot have surprised Edamaruku. After all, Indian intellectuals and artists have been harassed for decades for simply questioning religious beliefs. Such stifling of human curiosity and critical thinking has been enforced through India’s ‘god laws’. These particular stipulations outlaw “deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class”. Evidently, religious feelings are particularly sensitive to reality. Edamaruku’s predicament is indicative of the ridiculousness of Blasphemy Laws. However, these legal constrictions on the freedom of expression (and, ultimately, the freedom of thought) are also of a more sinister nature. Accusations of blasphemy in more religiously-inclined nations have resulted in arrests and arbitrary detainments. Moreover, such allegations frequently provoke savage assaults, murders and mob attacks. Only in February of last year, a thousand-strong contingent of machetewielding Indonesian villagers stormed a house of worship of a minority Muslim sect. The sect’s divergent Islamic beliefs were considered blasphemous, so the pious villagers felt justified in stoning them to death. Meanwhile, in Pakistan, police recently detained a mentally disabled child after a frenzied mob accused her of desecrating pages of the Koran. Her Christian parents, and more than 600 other Pakistani Christians, were forced to flee their neighbourhood for fear of reprisals. Two Afghani journalists had to abandon their own country in 2009, after being sentenced to

death for publishing a ‘blasphemous cartoon’ which showed a monkey evolving into a man slumped over a computer. Returning to Indonesia of this year, yet another religiously fervent crowd attacked a 31-year-old man on his way to work before the police intervened… to arrest him for simply asking the very valid question, “If God exists, why do bad things happen?” Blasphemy Laws clearly foster intolerance and violence, consolidating the power of majorities against minorities. Such legislation seems to conveniently hinder debate in the public sphere while further legitimising violence against reasonable dissent. Which is why it was so disappointing to hear that a 57-country coalition led by Turkey wasted the valuable time of the United Nations General Assembly, demanding the international criminalisation of the ‘defamation of religions’. Distressingly, Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has given credence to such oppression, stating that there should be limitations on free speech if it is “used to provoke or humiliate”. Those who support Blasphemy Laws claim they are required to protect the right to freedom of religion. Freedom of religion, however, also entails a freedom from religion.

doesn’t mean I would be ignorant enough to expect non-believers to abide by my caricature constraints. In short, the Blasphemy Laws would insult the intellect of all Muslims; the implications of such legislation would act to further ridicule all religious believers, depicting them as irrational and overly sensitive. Ironically, such hypersensitivity is indicative of a fragility of faith anyway. After all, if the devout truly believed in the almightiness of their god, then they would simply ignore the blasphemers, content with the knowledge that their god will deliver his judgement in the coming afterlife. To insist upon defending a god’s honour is to suggest one’s own god is more impotent than omnipotent. Or perhaps it hints at a latent disbelief? Condescending gestures and crises of faith aside, it is simply unfair to project the practices, constraints and sensitivities of the religious onto the non-religious. Blasphemy Laws would encourage a dangerous sense of entitlement to an immunity from criticism; constructing one’s opinions, morals and feelings around an invisible man in the sky does not make them deserving of an exemption from questioning and critical analysis. Such primitive legislation would inhibit the process of public discussion, free thought and, ultimately, societal progression. Moreover, why should mockery be criminalised only in the context of religion? Any frequent internet user would be aware of the sexist discourse that pollutes social networks. People are frequently dismissed, ridiculed and told to ‘return to the kitchen’ simply for being female. Imagine if a mob of women burnt down a Subway and brutally murdered one of their employees every time some petty misogynist bleated, “Go make me a sandwich.” Instead of resorting to such violence, many women employ their own freedom of speech to verbally retaliate, condemn and disprove such denigration. The monotheistic Abrahamic religions themselves promote the vilification of women, not least through their puerile creation myth. Blasphemy Laws would prevent discursive criticisms of blatant sources of bigotry. If human beings can endure millennia of such discrimination, then I’m sure a supreme being can cope with some irreverence. If, however, people insist upon Blasphemy Laws for the sake of their delicate deities, then it is only fair that the offended god should be required to appear in court to deliver a victim impact statement.

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Imagine if a mob of women burnt down a Subway and brutally murdered one of their employees every time some petty misogynist bleated, “Go make me a sandwich.”

Given the number of people that continue to be persecuted for apostasy and blasphemy, and the West’s own horrific memory of the religious inquisitions, freedom from religion is a cherished and essential human right. While criminalising the ‘defamation of religions’ appeals to the susceptibilities of all faiths, it seems this latest push for Blasphemy Laws is more of a condescending cajole in response to the recent wave of Islamic protests regarding a YouTube clip. If I were a Muslim, I would indeed be offended, and not just by the terrible acting in the short film. I would feel as if Ban Ki-Moon and the Turkey-led coalition were conflating me with the unstable thugs prone to mob frenzy. I would be embarrassed to be likened to such angry little people, and annoyed to have placards as lame as the Westboro Baptist Church’s attributed to me. I would find it infuriatingly patronising if the United Nations didn’t think I was capable of delineating between my beliefs and those of others; just because I wouldn’t be allowed to depict, or even be comfortable looking at depictions of, the Prophet Muhammad,

WORDS | Tiani Cox

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TIANI COX TAKES A SERIOUS LOOK AT THE PROPOSED BLASPHEMY LAWS IN CONTEXT.

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WORDS | Kelsie Realf

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or those of you living under a rock, or perhaps just deep in study mode (like the rest of us should be), our favorite sitcom is back for an eighth season. With more quotable one liners, and Ted straying unbearably close to meeting the future Mrs Mosby, the anticipated finale seems more imminent than ever before. Yet, here we are, unable to stop the creeping feeling of nostalgia. After all, we’ve shared so much with those eccentric, slightly dysfunctional friends. Whether you purchased the suit-pajamas after taking Barney’s motto to heart, or found yourself having to engage in a self-five because no one appreciated your joke, their weekly installments were reliably uplifting. However, truly heartening about the show are the life lessons which the wonderfully relatable characters have been administering for almost a decade. At least three generations worth of fans could attest to the idea that, surely, there’s something we could learn from these legend - wait for it (and I hope you’re not lactose intolerant because the second half of that word is) - dairy characters. Honestly, there’s one in every group! Haaaaave you met: The Not-So-Hopeless Romantic? Ted is the man from which all self-confessed romantics draw hope from. He taught us that patience is the ultimate virtue. It’s okay to have faith in miracles, rain dances, drum-roll moments, and the ‘One’. Take a leaf out of his book, and have confidence that your soulmate is under a yellow umbrella, just around the corner.

WHO ARE YOU? KELSIE REALF OPENS OUR EYES TO THE REAL-LIFE HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER CHARACTERS IN OUR OWN SOCIAL CIRCLES.

The Anti-Lawyer? Marshall embodies the kind of lawyer who goes against the grain. Admittedly, we all admire him for embracing the expression ‘whipped’. He reminds the world not only of how hard aspiring lawyers work, but that said students aren’t all pompous wise asses with an affinity for arguing. Watch for this common entity around campus, but refrain from disagreeing with such students to avoid the embarrassment of finding yourselves lawyered. Note: you might want to rethink your appetite for sandwiches if you are pursuing a career in law (who knows who you might find yourself sharing a room in the AC with). The Wingman? From the moment he declared he would change Ted’s life, we knew that Barney was going to revolutionise the term ‘wingman’. From the insane to the sarcastic, ideal wingmen have the capacity to surprise their friends with fleeting and uncharacteristically sweet moments of grounding insight that deserve the highest of fives. But predominantly, and more regularly, they are responsible for basic duties like enforcing the strictest of dress codes and screening for the Mendoza Diagonal.

The Master Manipulator? Lily, despite her doe-eyed innocence, is the scheming friend whom we turn to when we need a dirty deed done. Perhaps it’s the stringency of teaching kindergarten students, but her mind works in cunning ways, which is fine, she taught us, if channeled in a positive direction. Her moral compass makes for a steadfast friend, who should be utilised in times of compelling need (e.g. the onset of a Slap Bet). The Import? Though not necessarily Canadian, ring-ins like Robin provide the binding glue to any group. Their foreign habits, colloquialisms and accents all make for unending entertainment (usually at their expense), and the vital differences that alleviate the likelihood of dullness. Take advantage of the rich, culturally diverse student body at Bond; it offers the prospect of enduring friendships even after return flights home. The Perfect Couple? We all know them. The slightly codependent, adorably cute couple who have been together since before the beginning of time. Like Lily and Marshall, they deserve the utmost respect; their loyalty and sometimes overwhelming passion is to be admired. The Third/Fifth/Whatever-Odd-Number Wheel? At one time or another, we have all felt empathy for the awkward third roommate living with the engaged couple. If this is you, accept this title with grace and wait patiently for your turn to rub your sickeningly-cute relationship in some other unlucky person’s face. The Embarrassing Parents? It’s every child’s dream to have called security on their parents at one mortifying moment or another. Before starting a potentially ugly legal battle by doing so, accept the challenge of viewing your cringe-worthy parents in a new light; they are normally more similar to us than we imagine. ***** So in hindsight, it shouldn’t matter who the mother is - unless Ted’s kids are adopted and the last eight years of our lives were spent waiting for the biggest anticlimax of all time... When it comes time for that final episode and we brace ourselves for the existential crisis (and the surplus of Facebook status updates) that comes with the ending of an era, we can draw hope from this: a little of the magic possessed by Ted, Marshall, Lily, Robin and even Barney exists around us every day.

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WORDS | Caroline Kovac

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fter seeing the horrible images of people dying in the Japanese tsunami, local inventor Matt Duncan was moved to create what he hopes will save lives. His survival pod is now gaining global attention. It was images like these (see right) that had Matt Duncan reaching for his tools only three week after the 2011 Japanese tragedy, creating what he calls the ‘Havana Tsunami Survival Pod.’ “People getting in cars thinking they were going to out-drive it, getting to the first set of lights and it’s a bottleneck because thousands of other people thought the same thing,” Mr Duncan said. Mr Duncan, a Carrara houseboat builder, knew he could help make a difference by creating a survival pod. “It was designed purely to save lives in an event of a tsunami,” Mr Duncan said. Mr Duncan used those same images of the Japanese tragedy to examine how his pod would react within tsunami waters. “It would just bounce around, the idea is that the crash bolt heads are at levels just above the waterline, so anything it smashed into has got reasonably good protection.” The four-seater design not only ‘floats like a cork’, but also has crash capacity, and a nodrag or snag feature. It also contains enough air for four people for two and a half hours, even in ‘panic mode’, according to Mr Duncan. “It’s four mill welded steel with four mill crush bolt heads around it and then a 50 mill by 50 mill steel ringtwo of those welded inside as well.” Some believe you can’t put a price on safety – the pod retails at around eight and a half thousand. “We get emails every month from people all over the world,” Mr Duncan said. But with all this global interest, Mr Duncan insists his pod was not made for profit. “It was more of a prototype project to show people that something could be done.”

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CAROLINE KOVAC REPORTS ON THE INVENTION OF THE HAVANA TSUNAMI SURVIVAL POD – THE RESULT OF A RECENT CATASTROPHIC TSUNAMI IN JAPAN.

JESSICA DRUMMER LOOKS INTO AN ORGANISATION THAT IS RESHAPING THE RELATIONSHIP MANY AUSTRALIANS HAVE WITH ALCOHOL.

aking a difference since 2009, Hello Sunday Morning (HSM) is a not-forprofit movement aiming to change the world’s relationship with alcohol. The program supports everyday people, allowing them to take a break from alcohol and see what life is like without the Sunday hangover. HSM Founder and CEO, Chris Rain, started his simple journey of giving up booze for 12 months to see what would happen. His website was then read by

hundreds of people, who were also inspired to complete the program. More than 4,300 people have now done a Hello Sunday Morning program. Rain has been recognised as a cultural change agent in the anti-binge movement in Australia and around the world, being awarded the 2012 Queensland Young Australian of the Year, and recently recognised in Vienna as ‘an architect of the future’. The HSM organisation has also been awarded the 2011 National Drug and Alcohol Excellence in Services for Young People. Rain believes HSM is a way for any individual to take a break from drinking and recreate the drinking culture around us. He states that his vision is to see future generations of Australians grow up in a nation where drinking is an individual choice, not a cultural expectation. Rain quickly discovered the positives that flow-on from giving up alcohol, including a stop to the bad ‘comfort’ food he ate on Sundays, and a stop to excessive spending. He started going to the gym, and noticed significant changes in how he was coping with his past depression and anxiety. Chris ended up losing 12kg over the year. “You need a balance in life that you have to work out for yourself,” says Rain. “There is a drinking culture surrounding us that is easy to fall into, and that is considered to be a part of the uni experience. However, there comes a time when you want something more for yourself… you must reflect on what you want in life.”

Since the early beginnings of the organisation in 2009, more than 4,300 people have signed up to take a break from drinking, and blog about their HSM journey. Why join Hello Sunday Morning? 1. The program has a significant impact on improving mental and physical health and wellbeing. 2. The average person who completes a 12week HSM program saves over $1,200 by reducing the amount they spend on alcohol. 3. Each person’s blog has a self-reported positive impact on the drinking culture of at least 10 people around them. 4. 63 per cent of participants fully achieve their HSM goals, with another 33 per cent achieving a significant proportion of their goals. Thinking of changing your drinking and joining Hello Sunday Morning? 1. Sign up on the HSM website to commit to a period of time without alcohol (HSM suggests 12 weeks) - http://hellosundaymorning.com. au/register 2. Use your HSM blog to write, read and reflect on your journey. 3) Be empowered to make better choices about drinking. So, after a hectic four weeks of crazy shenanigans and social events on campus, why not take up the challenge and consider signing up, taking a break and seeing what difference a week, a month or year without alcohol can make in your life.

WORDS | Jessica Drummer

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MAX LAMPRECHT UNCOVERS BOND’S SECRET GAMING HIDEAWAY.

WORDS | Max Lamprecht

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set-up keeps the needed equipment ready and available for the students that really need them to be successful in their games studies and future games careers. Also, if anyone abuses the system, steals or damages equipment, this narrows the field of people who could be responsible. Bond University takes a great interest in the growing industry. They put time and money into giving the students the equipment they need, and a place to achieve their dreams.

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nless you’re a games student, you probably don’t know it exists. Most Bondies are unaware of it. You would only be privy to the secret gaming paradise if you have taken a games subject as an elective, as a major, or have been shown the room by someone with access. It is called the ‘Level Up Lab’, and it is hidden in plain sight in the Bat Labs. The real Bat Cave of the Bat Caves, if you will. It functions as a state-of-the-art media lab, designed especially for students undertaking a gaming subject, major or degree. Even outside of those who know of it, few realise just how useful the Level Up Lab is for students. It contains everything needed to study, play, test, design and develop games, 2D and 3D media. The lab is a true haven for the tech-savvy, containing the most significant consoles, such as PC, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, and a variety of handheld gaming devices, as well as a variety of software. Recently, the room added a number of larger 3D capable LCD televisions, as well as 3D LED screens for the PCs. Testing these screens was quite an experience. In addition, the lab is stocked with newly-released and highlyanticipated games. Personally, I love this room. It is quiet, which makes it easy to focus and study; and everything is there at my fingertips. If I cannot find the game I need on the shelf or on the ‘net café’ system on the PCs, a quick trip up to the library to search through the 600 games available is not at all a problem. Games that are newly released, in addition to the latest software and hardware, quickly appear in the lab. But be warned: the recently installed security system of the Level Up Lab is brilliant. Only people with access can enter the room, and they can do so whenever they like with 24-hour access for students. Philosophy and Journalism student, Jaymee Mak, said the lab has helped with her degree immensely. “It’s a great place to go and meet students studying similar subjects, meaning classes have greater social cohesion and teamwork,” said Jaymee. “In terms of the Game Form subject, it was essential, because no student has the funds to go and buy the 50 games required for that subject, which would be the equivalent of buying 50 textbooks. It’s also great because, prior to that class, I was daunted by games, as I didn’t grow up playing many of the classic titles. Now I feel confident discussing game theory, and it also helps with both my majors (philosophy and journalism), which both deal with all fields of study; and allows me to engage in games journalism with more authority. I did Computer Game Form, Narrative and Style last semester and I’m doing Interactive Experience this semester.” “Well, why spoil the fun for other students?” you might ask. The current

TITANS OF INDUSTRY FORUM WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN: Thursday 4 October, 12-3.30pm WHERE: The Princeton Room WHO: The Panel in question consists of the following distinguished individuals: • Mr David Murray AO - Former Chairman, Australian Future Fund • Professor Ian Harper - Partner, Deloitte Access Economics • Mr Ed Wittig - Managing Director, Goldman Sachs

he preeminent business networking and discussion forum at Bond University - the 2012 Titans of Industry Forum - is back. Held on Thursday 4 October in the Princeton Room, this event brings together some of the sharpest minds in the Australian business community to discuss some of the critical issues facing the business leaders of both today, and tomorrow. Open to Bond University students, faculty members, alumni and the wider business community, the forum will take place over during a three-course luncheon, followed by a panel discussion and an opportunity for Q&A at its conclusion. The 2012 Guest Speaker Panel, moderated by Mr. Robert Milliken (Australian Correspondent, The Economist), will be discussing, ‘Tomorrow’s Front: The great challenges for the next generation of Australian leaders’, in addition to a number of other pertinent topics. We hope you join us for what should prove to be a highly insightful and memorable event.

THE PANEL Mr David Murray A0 - Inaugural Chairman, Australian Future Fund David Murray is a Senior Advisor of Credit Suisse. Murray was formerly the Chief Executive Officer of Commonwealth Bank, and Chairman of the Australian Federal Government’s Future Fund. He is currently a member of the Oliver Wyman Senior Advisory Board, and a Consultant to Olbia Pty Ltd and the Commonwealth Treasury. He has previously served as a member of the Finance Sector Advisory Council and the APEC Business Advisory Council, and is the inaugural Chair of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds. In 2001 he was awarded the Centenary Medal for service to Australian Society in banking and corporate governance, and in 2007 he was made an Officer in the Order of Australia (AO) for his service to the finance sector. Murray holds a Bachelor of Business from the NSW Institute of Technology; a Master of Business Administration, commenced at Macquarie University and completed at the International Management Institute, Geneva; an honorary PhD from Macquarie University; and is a Fellow of the University of Technology, Sydney. Prof Ian Harper - Partner, Deloitte Access Economics Ian Harper is one of Australia’s best known economists. In August 2008, Professor Harper left academic life to become a Director of the former Access Economics, following a 25-year career, including 16 years in various roles at the Melbourne Business School. In recognition of his service to the University of Melbourne, Ian was elected

Emeritus Professor on his departure. More recently, Professor Harper joined Deloitte Access Economics as a Partner when Deloitte acquired Access Economics in March 2011. From December 2005 to July 2009, Professor Harper served as inaugural Chairman of the Australian Fair Pay Commission, an independent statutory body whose role was to set and adjust minimum wages in Australia. In January 2011, Professor Harper was appointed as one of three panelists to the Independent Review of State Finances by the Baillieu Government of Victoria. In 2000, he was elected to a Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia in recognition of his standing as an academic economist, and more recently to a Fellowship of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Mr Ed Wittig - Managing Director, Goldman Sachs Ed Wittig is head of the Goldman Sachs Industrials team in Australia, where clients are covered in mining services, transport and logistics, engineering and construction, building materials, paper and packaging, and business services sectors. Previously, Wittig managed the European transport and logistics sector based out of London for four years. Prior to that, Wittig spent six years in the Sydney and Melbourne offices working in the Consumer and Retail, Industrials, Technology, Media and Telecom, and Healthcare groups. He joined Goldman Sachs in 2001 as an analyst, and was named Managing Director in 2011. Wittig earned a BCom in Finance and Economics from Bond University in 2000.

WORDS | Lachlan McCarthy

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a·bel’ [bey-buhl] noun: a confused noise, typically that made by a number of voices. After three years of touring and complete global indie domination, our favourite trio of banjo-wielding gents has returned to the studio. The result? Babel. With 12 pastoral ensembles with violently layered percussions, strings and Mumford’s hearty voice, Babel seems to result in a confused noise. But, as the iconic Bob Dylan once said, “Chaos is my friend”. Mumford & Sons’ 2009 Sigh No More album was universally welcomed for its fresh bluegrass vibe, upbeat and crescendodriven melodies. It’s an album that deserves to be listened to from start to finish. Sigh No More explores a lover’s journey of despair, confusion and triumph. It was such a good album that any follow-up would almost inevitably be labeled a sell-out. Having now absorbed Babel, I can safely tell you that Mumford & Sons have done everything but commercialised their sound. In fact, I can’t recall experiencing such a one-dimensional band. Every characteristic of their debut album Sigh No More has returned in Babel. That being said, Mumford & Sons have done surprisingly well in reinventing themselves without actually changing. Those features from Sigh No More have been gloriously revived in their new work, right from Mumford’s interchangeably dark and uplifting vocals to their unmistakable banjo riffs. I seriously cannot understate the vocal diversity of Mumford in Babel, thematically reminiscent of his earlier songs

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but renewed in honest and mature lyrics. In ‘Broken Crown’, he chants, “Crawl on my belly until the sun goes down, I’ll never wear your broken crown, I took the road and I fucked it all the way, in this twilight, how dare you speak in praise.” Moreover, Mumford’s lyrics in Babel focus less on his heart’s woes, and more on overcoming moral challenges and tales of youth and young manhood. Beyond the words, Babel tugs the heartstrings and taps into forgotten emotions with powerful and surprising melodies. ‘Whispers in the Dark’ is a perfect example of this new feat. The song’s tempo rapidly changes from beginning to end, utilising vocal crescendos and layered melodies from the guitar, banjo and violin. In the song’s incremental intro, Mumford’s vocals send chills as he whispers, “Fingers tap into what you were once, and I’m worried that I blew my only chance.” Seamlessly, those chills take a u-turn as the upbeat banjo creeps in and crescendos erupt. The song ends with the group chanting, “While we are young.” As you can probably imagine, I really fucking like this song. Despite the above praise, the album is not without its faults. At times, the chorus chants can become irritating, but only slightly. Overall, one could argue that the album lacks diversity and progression, but honestly - if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. All in all, if you enjoyed Sigh No More then you will equally enjoy, or even prefer, Babel. If you have trouble stomaching Mumford & Son’s folk and just thought Little Lion Man was catchy, then at least have a listen to the album’s opening single, ‘I Will Wait’.

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think sometimes you can outstay your welcome.” The YA dystopian genre is almost exploding with books at the moment. For me, Malley’s The Declaration was probably the first I read. I read it when it was first released, and I still remember being up at 1am devouring it page by page until I finished it. Reading it for a second time around, the feelings have pretty much been the same. Set in a world where no one has to die of diseases or old age, surely everybody is happy... right? Living forever gives you so many possibilities, doesn’t it? No, it does not. In a world where you can live forever, no children are allowed. Energy and food is scarce. Everyday life is monotonous and boring. You still age physically, even if Longevity pills keep you alive. Malley’s world is dark and oppressive, stifling all forms of new life. For illegal Surplus Anna, life is harsh, offering no pleasure. After all, in the eyes of society she should not even be alive; her only purpose in life is to learn how to serve Legals. I have read reviews complaining about Anna and what an annoying character she is. I have to admit that she is annoying at times, but for me that makes her all the more real. Her thoughts are a result of a lifetime of brainwashing, and these ‘Surplus statements’ make her more dynamic as a character, showing the level of control government departments have over all citizens, even ‘Legal’ ones. For the most part, this book is written from Anna’s point of view. However, multiple points of view were introduced to great effect in the final part of the book, adding to the already building suspense as the final twists were revealed. The best thing about this book was that the romance sparked between Peter and Anna was not the main focus. Perhaps more authors writing for the genre should consider this? Malley’s premise is frighteningly foreseeable. Everybody hopes to cure terrible diseases like cancer or AIDs; obviously a world without the pain of death would be incredible. However, without such death there is no life, merely existence without purpose or progression.

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REGULAR JOHN’S STRANGE FLOWERS (2012) O

n Monday, hungover from both an NRL Grand Final win (celebration drinking) and an AFL Grand Final loss (misery drinking), I thought it would be a fantastic idea to just chill out on my balcony with a bag of ice on my noggin’ listening to some fantastic new tunes. I was handed the new EP from Sydney-based indie rock band, deerREPUBLIC, entitled The Sweet Resistance. As I nursed my throbbing temples, I allowed deerREPUBLIC to soothe my mind. The sound, whilst not organic, as is expected typically of indie rock bands, shows a level of production maturity, leaning towards cool synthy hooks and vocal tones that we might have seen around in the eighties. A ‘soundalike’ hybrid that immediately comes to mind, is Architecture in Helsinki meets the Temper Trap; with the soothing vocal tones and harmonies we have come to expect from the Temper Trap, and the groovy hooks and experimental instrument choices that we find in the music of Architecture in Helsinki.

It helps that lead singer, Ryan Adamson, has an almost effortless, relaxed, husky voice that allows you to sink into ‘Slume’ - “I keep pretending that it’s ok. Stuck inside memories in a daze. The sun keeps rising, but not for me. I’ll spend forever in my head.” Another great track on Strange Flowers is ‘Time Machine’. Time Machine’s fast tempo, darker vibe and bold lyrics offer listeners a totally different experience to ‘Slume’. The initial musical explosion of ‘Time Machine’ diffuses after two and a half minutes into a menacing, instrumental piece. Nek minit, the original bold, loud and dark ‘Time Machine’ sound re-emerges with one minute to go on the track, re-invigorating listeners. ‘Time Machine’ and ‘Slume’ are just two great tracks out of the ten on Strange Flowers. I’d also recommend listening to ‘Letters in Brail’, ‘Crystal Ball’, ‘Devil’s Face’ and ‘Sky Burial’. Actually, how about you just listen to the entire album. Overall, I am giving Regular John’s Strange Flowers four out of five. You could definitely just listen to this album on repeat, non-stop, for about a decade. It’s that good. Albeit I have chosen not to award the fifth star to Strange Flowers for a similar reason. Although their sound does progress somewhat throughout the album, I feel that Regular John could’ve explored it a little further. It seems to be missing that distinctive ‘edge’ to the album. Despite this, it’s a fucking great album and everyone should grab a copy and play the shit out of it. I’ll certainly be doing so.

WORDS | Emily McGregor

egular John’s newest release, Strange Flowers, had me headbanging and playing the air guitar from the word ‘go’. It’s an incredibly well-written album that will surely bring them unforeseen success domestically and internationally. Strange Flowers boasts all the ingredients for a perfect rock album. If you are a fan of psychedelic rock and thick guitar with added ‘grunge/garage punk’ hints, then Strange Flowers is your new favourite recipe. If you’re not familiar, Regular John are a four-piece rock band from Sydney (Sydney-sider pride right here). Regular John’s debut album, The Peaceful Atom is a Bomb, was received with critical acclaim. The debut appeared as a triple j feature album, and Regular John made numerous Big Day Out appearances, received ARIA nominations and finally, championed the ‘Best Rock Act’ of the 2009 Rolling Stones awards. However, many of their fans were disheartened when they vanished from the music world for approximately three years. Despite their vanishing act, Regular John have made a great, big, badass comeback, with their 10-track Strange Flowers released on 14 September 2012. If you’re a triple j listener, you are bound to have heard ‘Slume’, the third track on Strange Flowers. The psychedelic guitar melodies, telling lyrics and slow tempo grow an insatiable hunger for more Regular John. The lyrics of ‘Slume’ are actually quite sensitive and insightful. They remind me of times of loss, progressively overcoming something, or just descriptive of that icky, melancholy feeling.

The flagship song from this EP, and the first single released by the band, is ‘The Score’. It’s an inherently groovy, yet soothing, sound that gets you confused as to whether you want to jump up and start singing, or continue to sink into that blissful-notquite-sick-hangover-abyss, and just let the calmness wash over you like that fifth shot of tequila you did the night before. These Sydney-based boys have made quite a name for themselves, winning the uncharTED National Band Competition, and rocking out on stages alongside bands such as Bloc Party and The Flaming Lips. My only criticism of the sound that deerREPUBLIC brings to the table is the un-ignorable feeling in my gut that I’ve just heard it all before somewhere else. But hey, that’s what makes a music genre as famous as it is right? Widespread production and popularity. So good on the Sydney boys for making not only a big name for themselves, but a very decent sound in what is nowadays a seriously competitive niche in the music market.

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DEERREPUBLIC: THE SWEET RESISTANCE WORDS | Paris Faint

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FINALS FEVER WORDS | Stuart McKelvie

his weekend saw two heart-stopping final matches of football. With both the AFL Premiership on Saturday and NRL Grand Final on Sunday, it was finals fever for many football supporters of both disciplines. Saturday delivered a surprising win for the Sydney Swans, and supporters definitely weren’t disappointed. Viewers were left clutching the edges of their seats right up until the final few minutes, as the Swans and Hawks struggled to gain dominance. Hawks fans, despite the scoreboard, screamed at their team to kick just one more, until Nick Malceski booted the game-winning goal. The stadium erupted, and Swans fans elated in their first Grand Final win since 2005, all in front of a crowd of 99,683. The second day of the finals weekend didn’t disappoint, leaving those smart enough to take advantage of the double ticket finals deal feeling fantastic. Melbourne Storm delivered a 14-4 win against the Canterbury Bulldogs, despite the Bulldogs having the home ground advantage and a sea of blue supporters amongst the recordbreaking crowd of 82,976. Storm was the favourite going into the match, despite prior controversies regarding their salary cap breach in 2010. Three men in particular would be loving the final win - Billy Slater, Cooper Cronk and Cameron Smith - as they remain the only survivors of the Storm’s stripped premierships in 2007 and 2009, as well as the salary cap controversy. Of course, and more interestingly, it wouldn’t be a football final without a few impressive fights. The NRL Grand Final definitely outshone the AFL Premiership in this aspect, as James Graham literally bit half of Billy Slater’s ear off, potentially incurring himself a 12-game ban. The Storm v Bulldogs game claimed the highest rated decider since 2006, yet it seems that AFL is now the dominant football league in Australia, with TV ratings for the Hawks v Swans clash on Saturday greatly eclipsing the number of Storm v Bulldogs viewers. Bloody GayFL!

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THE ROLLERCOASTER RIDE OF AN ATHLETE’S CAREER AN OUTLOOK ON OPPORTUNITY WORDS | Ryan Mouritz

veryone in their life - whether it be in their sporting scene, career path, relationships or any other aspect - has mentors. One of the largest in my life, Steve Prefontaine, once said, “To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” To me, this is not just about giving everything your best shot. It’s about taking everything that is presented to you, whether it is a positive or negative, as an opportunity. In order to develop an understanding of my outlook on opportunity, I feel it is necessary to back it up with my story. Prior to starting university at Bond, and also in my early days here, I was a junior elite triathlete. I always struggled to find a balance, trying to juggle a full-time study load, full-time training schedule of somewhere close to 35 hours per week, a part-time job and a social life (which, for five years, almost ceased to exist, as I subdued it in pursuit of my dreams). It only takes a little bit of math to realise that there were not enough hours in my week. Many people, even my closest friends, don’t know that side of me though, as sickness, injury and - I still don’t know whether to call it low in motivation, or high in my desire to pursue the parts of my life which I had subdued for many years – forced me out of competition for what I had planned to be three months. Four months later, I was beaten down by sickness again for months on end. Coming back from that, I thought I had regained my motivation, and I began training again. As anybody should know - whether it be putting pen to paper, learning something new or training as I was - the hardest part is starting. It soon dawned on me that this was the hardest thing I had ever done in my life. I thought I had taken my fair share of beatings, and things started looking upwards. I had setbacks, but I used them as opportunities; opportunities to excel in my studies, and to make progress on my dream business which will help athletes just like myself. I was enjoying my sport again. Although I was not at an elite level, I was making progress. One night on a training run I fell and broke my hand, which made me unable to complete my exams and unable to continue full training for yet another

four weeks. Once again, this was a chance to work on my business dreams, and work on improving my running throughout the September break. As if I hadn’t taken enough, Sunday two weeks ago, five days out of a cast, I was hit by a car whilst cycling. I suffered mild head injuries, lacerations to the face and mouth, and was delivered the news of a further break to my hand. Having been in and out of hospitals and doctors surgeries for the previous two months - to the extent that the staff now know my name - I have been forced to defer a semester of university, repeat a subject I was unable to complete and, consequently, study for another two semesters. At first I was devastated by this, as I felt I was walking away from my friends, my job and my lifestyle; but I realised I can use it to gain industry experience for my career and come back a better athlete. Both are opportunities. It is inevitable that nothing is short of a rollercoaster ride. Sometimes that rollercoaster seems to have a lot more downs than it has ups, and a lot more time in repair than it does in operation. I know there are so many other athletes out there who have had more experience with both success and setback, but the events of the last few months have been what have shaped me as, I would hope I can still say, an athlete, and have also shaped my outlook on every aspect of life as an opportunity.

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RES WARS IS BACK WORDS | Hannah West

OVERALL PLACES Boys 1. A Block 2. B Block 3. Green Machine 4. Reds 5. Devils

Girls 1. Devils 2. B Block 3. A Block 4. Green Machine 5. Reds

MY UNI GAMES EXPERIENCE WORDS | James Cornish

uch like the Olympic Village, it appears that the Australian University Games night experience is much more enjoyable for those that drink, and for those that are single. However, as I am in neither of those categories, many evenings were spent stretching and watching TV. Nonetheless, this did not deter me from having a marvelous week in Adelaide. Santos Stadium was the arena for many an elite athlete, unlike myself, to flex their talents; and they were shown in full swing throughout the week. The first day began with easily the most competitive event - 100m. This was an event I had trained the most for, but it seemed I was not prepared enough, as the final consisted of no one being slower than 11s. My 11.34s seems rather meager in comparison. My other events shot put, 200m and long jump - produced no results, but on the final day I managed to scrape a bronze medal in the 110m hurdles. I was extremely proud of this feat, as I had no expectations of winning anything at all. AUG was incredibly wellorganised, and was performed in such a professional manner; the atmosphere at the stadium was truly electric. There were commentators, medal ceremonies and professional judges to produce an Olympic-esque environment. Whilst there was obviously that hugely competitive side, I found myself droning on to students from other universities whilst waiting for events,

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he usual Week 2 start to Res Wars was pushed back to Week 3 this semster, allowing on campus students to experience everything Bondstock had to offer. The decision paid off. Dodgeball, our traditional opening round of the nine-week competition, saw huge numbers from all four residences. The AC Red Devils, who always pull big numbers in the September semester thanks to our overseas visitors, have been split into two teams, the Reds and the Devils, to ensure everyone gets a game each Wednesday. In the first week, both the Reds and the Devils came with gusto, proving to be a threat early on. A sprightly group of fresh-faced A Block gentlemen made their Res Wars debut with the help of a few old hands, making an impression on the American folk by doing a rendition of their ‘Pride’ chant to welcome in the new semester of Res Wars. The competition was fierce in both the men’s and women’s competitions, with close match ups all round. There were some stand out performances from each residence, but one male and female competitor stood out from all the rest. Green Machine’s Warren Carman and B Block Bandit Melissa Huston took out MVP for Round 1, each scoring themselves a $15 Blackboard Coffee voucher. There was also a chance to win a Subway voucher on the night for sportsmanship, which participants should look out for in the coming weeks as well. See you this Wednesday night for Beach Volleyball on the Sand Courts.

and felt a sense of unity as everyone gave standing ovations to that last athlete trying to cross the finish line after a long race. I would like to thank Jen Younger for looking after us throughout the week, providing us with transport, taking photos and organising team meetings. We received two silver medals and one bronze in total, and, for such a small university, we are proud of what we achieved. I do hope more of you sign up for this incredible experience next year - it will be on the Gold Coast!

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ID YOU KNOW? Michael Jordan makes more money from Nike annually than all of the Nike factory workers in Malaysia combined. The silhouette on the NBA logo is Hall of Fame Laker Jerry West. Track athletes are more likely to break records late in the day, with body temperatures at their highest. It takes 3,000 cows to supply the NFL with enough leather for a year’s supply of footballs (USA). Babe Ruth wore a cabbage leaf under his cap to keep him cool, and changed it every two innings.

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Bondy Banter GOOD ADVICE IS HARD TO COME BY... SO HERE ARE A FEW TIPS FROM SCOPE • Check your FB for private messages now showing up as rather public confessions (pre-2010). • On campus, choose the organic coffee. It’s better.

FINAL MASTER DEBATER TOPIC WEEK 5: WOMEN MAKE BETTER POLITICIANS THAN MEN.

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ithout a doubt, the low-point of my week so far has been the Facebook PM glitch. Not only do I have to relive the days where I was that annoying status update guy, but now every private conversation (mostly filled with harsh words) is liable to exposure. Yo Facebook - if I wanted the chick in my torts class to know I felt like gagging every time she came near me, I would’ve posted it on my mate’s wall, not sent him a PM. I don’t know what’s worse, the fact that it’s a gross invasion of privacy, or the fact that 90 per cent of the shit that I’ve

read from other people is in similar spirits to my own. Granted, there have been a few gems, but mostly it’s crap that doesn’t make sense that’s just causing angst for those who said it in the first place. It makes me wonder - is it really a ‘glitch’, or has some eccentric billionaire mum decided she’s going to prove a point about what you post on the internet? My own mother warned me of this peril when I signed up - maybe she has something to do with it... Whatever it is, glitch or experiment, my FB Profile will remain locked to all until the posts return to their rightful place. Private.

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WEEKLY WISDOM

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Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

Thomas A. Edison

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HOT BUSA Elections Bond Scope Magazine Party @ Komune Beach Club & Resort Grad Party Bond Amnesty International’s new Facebook page Learning how to avoid tax in tax lectures ALSS fried rice fried on a BBQ pit $2 shots in Toowoomba LSA publication release CLSA Mooting Competition NOT BUSA Elections Being charged for SAM after you’ve graduated Gangnam Style being overplayed Tax lectures Change in weather Assignments due already

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ontrary to popular belief, revenge is in fact best served lukewarm, with a garnishing of affability and a side of civility. For revenge to be effective, one must strike when the foe is least expecting, and it is essential to overcome the enemy from out of the blue. Let’s take ice cream as an example. Ice cream is cold, and everyone knows it’s bad for you. Hence why fervent dieters avoid ice cream. On the other hand, banana bread is warm, seems healthy and even offers a false promise with the word ‘banana’ in its name. Who would think twice about consuming banana bread? How could something so seemingly fruity possibly be bad for you? Well, under the guise of being healthy, this deceptively nutritious food (filled with sugars, fats and carbs) will destroy your diet. It will sneak up on you slowly, and it will undeniably contribute to the very fat rolls that you are trying to lose. The same applies to revenge. What better way is there to totally humiliate and destroy your enemy, than to befriend them. Let them think that you are a kindred spirit, then completely betray their trust and shame them in front of their close ones. Deception is the key to revenge. Lure your enemies in under false pretenses, and strike when they are least expecting. As a wise man once said, “Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.”

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REVENGE IS A DISH BEST SERVED COLD

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was taught that every man should write two lists throughout his life. My father referred to one of these as the revenge list. The reality is that the expression ‘Revenge is dish best served cold’ is an old saying, and like most old sayings, it is no longer relevant. Revenge simply needs to be served. The longer I am on this earth, the more I realise my memory is not so much a sieve, but more a black hole into which reminders go to never resurface again. I meet more and more people that, like me, not only have bad memories, but are also admittedly a bit on the lazy side. This has had a large effect on how I serve my revenge; the real risk of me forgetting or becoming apathetic has made me pursue revenge more aggressively. Technology has helped with this. In the past, one had to wait for the right time to strike. Weaknesses had to be found, and opportunities had to be exploited. However, in this day and age, this is no longer necessary. With modern technologies such as Facebook, Google images and various other things this author does not understand, revenge has developed from shaving eyebrows to doing serious damage. It is at this point that the author must implicitly state that, though a supporter of revenge, it is not always a good idea. However, this does not come out of the goodness of one’s heart, but more a knowledge that no one is untouchable, and the knowledge that acts of revenge often spark further acts of revenge. In the end, anything worth doing is worth doing fast... actually on second thought, almost anything worth doing is worth doing fast, but the important thing is that it is done.

PHOTO | David Brown

Arnold Schwarzenegger only spoke 74 words in The Terminator.

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1929 - The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes officially changed its name to the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. 1988 - The space shuttle Discovery landed safely after its four-day mission. It was the first American shuttle mission since the Challenger disaster. 1990 - The Berlin Wall was dismantled eleven months after the borders between East and West Germany were dissolved. The unification of Germany ended 45 years of division. 1992 - Sinead O’Connor tore a picture of the pope during her appearance on Saturday Night Live.

AGAINST DAVID BROWN Pettifog [pet-ee-fog]

Verb (used without object) 1. To bicker or quibble over trifles or unimportant matters. 2. To carry on a petty, shifty or unethical legal business. 3. To practice chicanery of any sort. Pettifog comes from the Middle Dutch word voeger, meaning one who arranges things, and the word petty meaning insignificant. “Marius, my boy, you are a baron, you are rich, don’t pettifog, I beg of you.” - Victor Hugo, Les Misérables

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