(From IOL) “The African National Congress (ANC) views the granting by Canada of a refugee status to South African citizen Brandon Huntley on the grounds that Africans would ‘persecute’ him, as racist,” the party said in a statement. …Willie Spies, legal spokesperson for civil rights initiative AfriForum, established by...
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From the DailyMail: “Britain faces the first widespread power blackouts since the 1970s because of looming energy shortages, Government documents reveal. For the first time, ministers are expecting that the supply of electricity will fail to meet demand at peak times. The Government is forecasting that by 2017 there will be power cuts of...
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Some random lyrics I like to kick off the weekend “And it feels right this time On his crash course with the big time Paid no mind to the distant thunder Today filled his head with wonder… boy Then it comes to be that the soothing light At the end of your tunnel...
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As a wannabe rockstar I often stood and gazed at a Gibson Les Paul guitar, imagining how it might magically make my playing sound better. This from the Daily Mail (August 14th): “Guitarist and instrument innovator Les Paul has died at the age of 94, it was announced today. The U.S. musician died at a New...
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“Commit random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty” Anne Herbert
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A long time ago I've been accused of keeping a backdoor open. Of course I vehemently denied this as I could not see how that person could see my actions in that way, and even if so, so what - it's not like I'm using it?
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“Prostitutes are considered more trustworthy in China than government officials and scientists ‘…At least (the scientists and officials) have not slid into the least credible category which consists of real estate developers, secretaries, agents, entertainers and directors’ “ Full article here I’m betting we’d get similar results, if not worse for our dear politicians....
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Apparently the much anticipated and feared point demerit system is not yet in use, and will only be implemented in November 2010, so you can be bad for a little while longer.
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I'm trying my utmost best to not spurt obscenities and vengeful wishes at a certain person who's childish and inconsiderate actions are driving me up the walls. Instead I'll try to stay calm, remind myself that I've kept my side as clean as I've had the clarity of thought to do and acted in...
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Not a particular fan of either, but the news stopped me in my tracks nonetheless. Some big names, and definitely some interesting chapters in history. “Charlie’s Angels actress Farrah Fawcett dies of cancer with her family at her bedside” I think this line from IOL best describes Michael’s life: “Michael Jackson, the child...
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