Submitted by rickeyre on
When John Howard refuses to condemn something that seems to use mere mortals to be worthy of condemnation, it usually means (a) he supports the action; or (b) Liberal voters support the action; or (c) both.
Submitted by rickeyre on
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
Submitted by rickeyre on
Today, Friday May 26, is National Sorry Day in Australia. Instituted in 1997, it is the annual commemoration of the tens of thousands of indigenous Australian children who were forcibly removed from their homes as children.
It's not a holiday, but it is certainly a day when all Australians should stop to reflect on the destruction of indigenous society and culture over the past two and a quarter centuries, and which is still happening, not just in the Northern Territory but all across the country.
More information about National Sorry Day can be found on the NSD Committee's website.
Submitted by rickeyre on
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is an organisation that "promotes sport", according to the Indian finance minister.
A wire report carried by various Indian news websites on Wednesday said that the minister in question, SS Planimanickam informed the national upper house, the Rajya Sabha that the BCCI is registered under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act, which provides income tax exemptions for "charitable institutions".
The BCCI is deemed a charity by virtue of Section 2(15) of the Act, which states that the "promotion of sports and games" is considered to be a "charitable purpose" for the intent of the legislation.
So there you have it. Not only does the BCCI have the purpose of promoting the game of cricket, but it is a charity! File that away for future reference...
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It seems that use of the phrase "Welcome cricket 2007" in public is a breach of the ICC's copyright. Well might you say, Whaaa?
Wednesday's Jamaica Gleaner reports that the local organising committee (or LOC to use its official acronym) for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 has instructed its lawyers to serve notice on the owners of a downtown Kingston property which has the words "Welcome cricket 2007" painted across the front.
The Gleaner quotes Robert Bryan, executive director of the Jamaican LOC as saying "the words Cricket World Cup 2007 used in tandem with World Cup, indicate an association with Cricket World Cup 2007."
The report does not say if Bryan was asked about the legal position when the words "World" and "Cup" are not actually used.
One has to wonder whose market was being ambushed in this case. Or is it now going to be impossible for anyone living in a World Cup host locality to display their excitement about the coming event without being sent a bill for the privilege?
The solution, of course, is to change the wording of the sign to: "Piss off cricket, welcome basketball 2007."
Submitted by rickeyre on
In every census from 1986 to 2001 I answered the question asking about my religion with the word "Nil". When the next census comes around on August 8 this year I will be recording my religious status as "Anglican".
My committment to Christianity, which took place in the second half of 2005, surprised some of my friends and family, who probably saw it as a reaction to my break-up with Di. But it goes far deeper than that. The fact is that I have never been that far away from the Christian faith.
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Some essential links you must share with your children:
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This card costs 'cause you aren't supposed to have it'
(Darren Rovell/ESPN.com, 2.5.06)
What a fiasco. How did Kansas City Royals rookie Alex Gordon get his face onto a baseball rookie card when the MLBPA says he hasn't met the eligibility criteria to qualify to appear on one?
Submitted by rickeyre on
Tony Snow's impending appointment as Presidential press secretary is a big leap forward in formalising the Fox News Channel's role as official public relations agent for White House Halliburton. However, I'll miss the direct, straight-talking, uncomplicated approach of current press secretary Scott McLellan.
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My fellow Americans: Major combat operations in Iraq have ended. In the battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed.
- George W Bush, on the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln off San Diego, 1.5.03
How much accomplishment does a mission need before it is accomplished?