New Column Posted By Damien On 'The Punch'
25.06.10
Sorry Is No Longer The Hardest Word 'Last week British Prime Minister David Cameron apologized in the house of commons for what he called the 'unjustified and unjustifiable' actions of British troops on Jan 30 1972 in Londonderry Ireland - a day better known now as Bloody Sunday.'
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New Column Posted By Damien On 'The Punch'
11.06.10
My Problem With The NAPLAN Tests 'Where to send your child to school? With my two young sons approaching primary age and a multitude of themed kids' birthday parties to attend in the lead up, this is the most common topic of conversation amongst all the parents.'
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New Column Posted By Damien On 'The Punch'
31.05.10
Phones-off Fridays 'Last Friday I did the unthinkable - I switched off my mobile phone.
At first there was the separation anxiety, not unlike the cravings one feels when on a diet, that insatiable yearning for something you know you can't have. Then there was the involuntary impulse to reach into my pocket to check the phone for a text message, email or a missed call. Every look at the blank screen was disappointing.'
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New Column Posted By Damien On 'The Punch'
17.05.10
Love Or Loathe The Budget Our Common Enemy Is Bills
'The Budget this week has me thinking about how no one likes their finances meddled with, especially given the prospect of more or increased bills. I'm no exception. When they arrive in my letter box I'm instantly in a bad mood. I know they're due but somewhere in the back of my mind I still hope that just once in my lifetime, the "systems" will go down and all the slates will be wiped clean.'
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