Of Quotes, quips… and all that
Sunday, 4 January 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
“If you’re first, you’re first; if you’re second, you’re nothing” Bill Shankly...
Israel Is committing another hideous crime against humanity
Sunday, 4 January 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
From Mr M. MegawerSo much indifference has been shown for civilian deaths in the Middle East that it seems that life in this part of the world comes cheap! ...
Presidential Potpourri
Sunday, 4 January 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Our parliamentary representatives will soon have the privilege of choosing who the next President of the Republic shall be without then having to seek the blessing of some foreign Head of State. ...
A ‘Taste’ Of the wild boar
Sunday, 4 January 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
From Mr C. A. CousinLast week I came across a copy of the December edition of the magazine Taste, published by Proximus Publishing, ...
‘Primum Non nocere’ (First do no harm)
Sunday, 4 January 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
It is estimated that in the European Union between eight and 12 per cent of patients admitted to hospital suffer from a healthcare associated adverse effect, that is, they incur harm due to the care they have undertaken. ...
The Chapel Of the Good Shepherd in Balzan
Sunday, 4 January 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The Sisters of the Good Shepherd need no introduction. Renowned mainly for their pastoral and philanthropic work among single mothers, battered wives, and lately refugees, ...
Appreciation: Anton Haber
Sunday, 4 January 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
It was early afternoon on Tuesday 23 December when Benna Zammit, with tears in her eyes, informed me that her beloved brother, Anton Haber, had died. ...
Bring Back the bumps
Sunday, 4 January 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
I refer to Phil Pryce’s letter entitled “First the bumps, now for the potholes” (ToM, 9 December 2008)....
Tantalising
Sunday, 4 January 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
One form of teasing is to pretend to give something that the other person desires, or doing it very slowly. This is usually done by arousing curiosity or desire and may not actually involve the intent to satisfy or disclose. ...
The Wall and the wind-mill
Saturday, 3 January 2009, 00:00
Last update: about 19 years ago
Malta Independent
Whilst delivering his speech to the constituted bodies at the end of the year greetings, the Prime Minister delivered some very strong words of encouragement and vision. ...