We note that of the 21 1st class Indian graduates not one has been recruited by the government. So much for the socalled TRANSFORMATION. and we note that Britain is preparing for secret trials and Texas will execute a disabled person and we also note that Karpal Singh is taking Nasarudin of PAS to court over what he said about hudud. Should politicians go to court on what is said on the public platforms? The persecution of Assange shows what freedom of speech means in the West. It's very depressing, this piece of news.

We note Anwar's announcement that he will retire if he loses at the next polls. This is a revealing statement showing as it does that the man is like any other politician, out for personal interests and not really committed to a cause.

At a singsong place one night we asked the singer whether he had heard of Bing Crosby and the songs that he sang. Oh yes! he said, White Xmas! It was the only one he remembered.