Backbencher

This morning I was able to look through the Australian national newspaper online and noticed some similarities between our papers and theirs. As far as the economy goes they seem to have similar stuggles like us just not to the same extent as we seem to have higher gas prices than they do according to one article. I particullary like an article on Harrison Ford and his new Indiana Jones movie, as I didnt realize that they had that much interest in american movies, albeit parts of the movie were shot in Australia, which may have had some effect on that. The best part I like about any newspaper is the sports section, being a huge sports fan that I am. Now I know we have talked about them being a huge sports nation much like the US, but it really doesnt hit a person how big of a sports nation they are until you see the articles that are written about the sports both nationally and locally, it was surpring to me that rugby is the most popular sport not just nationally but also at the high school level much like football is viewed here in the US. The other thing I noticed in the sports section is that they follow golf just like we do here in the US as well as they always seem to note what Tiger Woods is doing as well and how his recent knee surgery will affect his play as well as other players on the PGA tour. I guess in a way we have very similar interests in ways of life as Australia as noted by our newspapers.

Matt Liese