Robbo’s Other Blog

• Do you understand the question?
  A drunk man who smelled like beer sat down outside a pharmacy next to a priest. The man's tie was stained, his face was plastered with red lipstick, and a half-empty bottle of gin was sticking out of his torn coat pocket. He opened his newspaper and began reading. After a few minutes the man turned to the priest and asked,  'Say Father, what causes […]
• Please Change Your Course
  A great sketch of “USS Montana Warship vs. The Lighthouse” a story that everyone thinks is true. But isn’t. Visit Snopes for more info. Now sit back and enjoy Read my real blog on Remote and Indigenous Health Permalink | Leave a comment  » […]
• Microfinance
  There’s been a bit of research on microfinance. The results vary, and despite the higher interest rates (but then they wouldn’t be able to obtain a normal loan and fees charged increase effective interest rate...) I personally I think it is a good way for people in developing countries to try and improve their lot. I regularly put money into Kiva. Here’s a n […]
• The Singing Frog
  A man walks into a bar and asks the bartender, “If I show you a really good trick, will you give me a free drink?” The bartender considers it, then agrees. The man reaches into his pocket and pulls out a tiny rat. He reaches into his other pocket and pulls out a tiny piano. The rat stretches, cracks his knuckles, and proceeds to play the blues. After the man […]
• It rained in melbourne today
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