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2013 in the Mannkal Office has started in an exciting fashion. This week sees five Mannkal Scholars beginning internship programs in Canada (in both Vancouver and Winnipeg), India and the United States.

 

To read our blog entries from each of our Mannkal Scholars, please see our website www.mannkal.org

 

We also have some great events taking place soon, with a special event for former Federal MP John Hyde in celebration of his achievements in the Australian political realm and beyond. For more information about this event, please see below.

 

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My regular Mannerisms this month features 'Choosing Between Two Economic Styles' 

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Ron Manners

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Read all about it!  

   Professor Walter Block Responds to Questions, in rap song style
Professor Walter Block was the remarkable speaker featured at the recent Mises Seminar in Sydney: check out his subsequent follow-up to question time...have you seen any other speaker follow-up like this? More > > >  
  
    An Australia Day Message 
 In light of Australia day yesterday, this succinct message from the Samuel Griffith Society is a great reminder of how our constitution must continue to be defended to ensure the future prosperity of our nation. More > > >
  
   The Crisis of Conservatism
For those interested in politics, the following piece on the US Election is required reading. Be sure to click on the James Kurth link for the full report More > > > 
   
   Israel and Iran: A Love Story?
Government's declare war, people usually resolve their differences! Watch this significant video from TED Talks (A Mannkal favourite) that shows how Facebook can be used to bypass governments, and make the world a better place. More > > > 
  
  

Student Blogs!

   Lion Rock Institute, Hong Kong

 Conrad Karageorge, Mannkal Scholar and Lion Rock Institute Intern, has been busy keeping us up to date on his latest work in Hong Kong. Click here to read his blog entries. 

   
   Frontier Centre for Public Policy, Canada 

 Genevieve Mitchell is our 2013 intern for FCPP in Winnepeg, Canada. Please click here to read about her experiences!

 

 
Be sure to stay tuned over the coming months for more from our Mannkal Interns as they begin their internships across India, Canada and the United States!   

 

 

 

Upcoming Events

   John Hyde Oration 
The Mannkal Office will be hosting a $10 per head (drinks and snacks) presentation by Australia's foremost 'blogger' Rafe Champion, to commemorate John Hyde on his achievements as an influential reformist during his political career in Federal Parliament. The event will be held in conjunction with the Freedom and Prosperity Society on the 4th of February. Please click here for more information and to RSVP to this event.  
   
   Liberty and Society Student Conference, 5th - 7th April, Sydney  

 Do you like to challenge yourself, question the way decisions are made and think seriously about the future of Australia and New Zealand? If you have started exploring the possibilities offered by classical liberal ideas then this conference open to university students is an opportunity not to be missed.

 

Successful applicants to the Liberty and Society conference will receive a scholarship that includes accomodation, materials and meals. The Centre for Independent Studies will also assist with travel if required so that everyone is able to apply.

To complete an application form, please go to www.cis.org.au and click on 'Student Program'. Please also contact [email protected] if you have applied and wish to keep up to date on similar programs and opportunities. 

 
 

 

Free Printers/Scanners and Office Accessories

(Be quick and claim these items which are surplus to our requirements).
  • Dell All-In-One Printer/Copier/924, with PictBridge-Compatible Photo Printing
  • HP G85 Printer/Scanner/Fax 
  • Spare black toner cartridge for HP5P laser printer
  • Commander NT PABX Phone Exchange with 6 Handsets  
 

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