Eamonn Sadler
Party Animal
One Friday night when I was 15 years old I persuaded my folks to let me go to my first party at a friend’s house. I promised on pain of death I would catch the last bus home at 10.30, but of course by that time I was hopelessly drunk after two glasses of cider
The Elusive Mr X
Mr. Preecha was giving me some very useful information and I was taking copious notes, but it was very hard for me to understand what he was saying because his hand was constantly in front of his mouth. He would speak while holding up a strategically placed cigarette or he would hide his mouth behind
We Don’t Need No Education
Theez dayz edukashun trewly is a compleet waist of time. Don’t need lern proper english anymore cz we can abbreviate and every1 undrstds anywy. Don’t need maths cz we hv calculatirs. Don’t need histarey, jeografy or syence cuz we hv Google. So y r we still sending are kids to skool? Search Engine is the
Is Artificial Intelligence a Threat or an Opportunity?
Whenever I hear the words “artificial intelligence” I immediately think of Donald Trump. He has all the traits you would expect to find in an intelligent person, but you can tell that he’s not. However, I’m afraid the reality of “artificial intelligence” could be even worse than having an orange charlatan in the White House.
Saved by the Smell: A Trip Through Northern Europe with an Unhappy Ending – Almost!
In the summer of 1984 a friend and I decided to take my beloved but ageing Datsun 260Z over into mainland Europe from England for a seriously low budget two-week motoring holiday. At the Dover ferry terminal nobody took much notice of two clean cut young men in a shiny sports car and we cleared
The Principles of Flight
For me, travelling is as much about the journey as the destination, and one of the things I enjoy most en route is observing other travellers. It amazes me how easily some people get confused. I can’t remember how many times I’ve seen people show their boarding passes to flight attendants in the aisle seeking
Remembering Gary L. Hayes; Father, Friend, Film-maker
Gary was a well-known, much-loved and much-respected figure in the Indonesian TV, movie and advertising industries and he will be greatly missed by the many close friends he made professionally and personally during his life in this country. Film Director Gary Hayes passed away surrounded by family and friends after a short illness on July
Sir Hendry Head: A Real Heroes
I’ve never been a fan of those works of fiction that portray super-muscular super-heroes performing amazing and noble feats of bravery and derring-do. Batman, Superman and Spider-man are great for stoking the imaginations of children in my opinion, but I really don’t see the appeal for adults. Sir Hendry Head. NOW!JAKARTA It’s not because I
Stand-up Comedy Superstar Jim Jefferies to Perform in Jakarta and Bali
Legendary Australian stand-up comedian Jim Jefferies has announced two dates for Indonesia in 2019. He will appear in Jakarta on 25 January and in Bali on 26 January. Venues will be publicly announced at a later date for security reasons. Australian stand-up comedian Jim Jefferies. NOW!JAKARTA Jim began his career in Australia and has since
Never Mind the Trees
Here we are in January again, avoiding eye contact with our New Year’s resolutions and drinking normally despite a rueful and groggy New Year’s Day vow to stay dry until February. We meant well though. I am sure there are a few sturdy sorts out there who are still on the wagon, maybe even some
