Are we blinded by mad cow disease? (Sin Chew Jit Poh) The cow: Here are some facts. A cow spends its day generally grazing around, staring about and sleeping. It speaks gently by way of a moo. It is a mammal that has been around since time immemorial. A single cow gives nearly 200,000 glasses of milk in her lifetime. [News Source]

McGurk: devoted family man or ruthless businessman? (Crikey) The evolution of Michael McGurk, as told by the Sydney Morning Herald . Plus: play Crikey question time bingo! [News Source]