We live in a world fixated on popular figures found in music, film, and TV. We exalt them as some form of modern hero. In fact I once heard a young person assert that the modern pop stars are on equal plain with the ancient gods of Greece, or Egypt, or some other pantheon. In fact, some even suggest they are on par to great historical figures that have shaped the modern world. With all this attention, these pop stars somehow think that gives them some moral authority or i

There are certain groups in Australia that attract more attention than most when they come to visit a local town or community. Bike gangs, particularly, attract an entourage of law enforcement. Police set up road blocks, have extra personnel on standby, and watch on mass as the bike gangs roll into town. When they do, there are always more than a few, and locals become a bit wary, more because of the reputation these groups have than the reality of who they actually are.

Modern populist culture is rather tedious and frustratingly annoying. From music artists, to actors, to politicians, and into the ordinary realms of life, we are plagued with people who want the world to evolve around them. Politicians are more concerned about their opinion polls than delivering good and right policy for the country. Musicians, actors, and other media personalities somehow think they have the moral high ground based on their popularity. Reality television

My grandmother used to tell us to put the milk in her tea first. She would say if you did it the other way you would scold the milk. But in polite society, the opposite seemed to be true. You put the milk in after the tea, which was a sign that the cup was of sufficient quality to take the boiling water without cracking. Science suggests you put it in first, because if you add it second the milk tends to heat unevenly and break the proteins, causing them to “clump”, which