A voice from the war zone: This online journal is written by an Israeli about day-to-day life in Jerusalem in these troubled times. He shares an email from his workplace that asks all employees carrying weapons at work to contact the security officer to clarify details about the firm's policy.
Landfall in unknown seas: A Concert FM radio series and companion site commemorates the distinguished Kiwi composer Douglas Lilburn, who died last June.
Save this for a rainy day: Cliche lovers will be in seventh heaven - to coin a phrase - with this list of cliches. Personally, I'll take a rain check.
Houston, we have a problem: When fast-food management got serious burns while walking over hot coals as part of a team-building retreat, the spin was that it showed you could accomplish anything. Wrong - this is one of the 101 dumbest moments in business, as listed here.
Incredible blowup for film festival: Ant Timpson explains his side of the argument for wanting to screen controversial movie Baise Moi at his incredible film festival, playing in Auckland. Check out the top-five section for the strangest patrons of past festivals.
Where to stay for the Games: Marathon runner Tim Rogers pushes Cheshire as a place for Kiwis to stay during the Manchester Commonwealth Games, starting on July 25.
Links
Day-to-day life in Jerusalem
Douglas Lilburn
Cliche finder
The 101 Dumbest Moments in Business
Incredible Film Festival
Cheshire for the Games
