13/02/2008
ABOUT BEING AUSTRALIAN
ABOUT BEING AUSTRALIAN
Finally, a Prime Minister and his government who have found the intestinal fortitude to stand up tall and look at the ENTIRE Australian population in the eye...
and managed to say, loud and clear, SORRY!
An emotional moment that will go down in our history that's for sure.
This has been a very long time coming. It doesn't wipe away the years of suffering and disgrace - the lost families and the hardships....
It does turn the page and hopefully closes the book on the last 220 years of shameful Australian history in regards to the indigenous population of this great land!
Long live the DREAMTIME !
We should replace Australia Day - the 26th of January with the 13th of February -
the new and true *****AUSTRALIA DAY****
Take a look at the ceremony and hear the PM, Kevin Rudd, speak....>>>>>
The full-text of Mr. Rudd's speech...>>>>>
And a follow up on the speech by Mr Brenden Nelson, leader of the opposition...>>>>>>
There are many out there who don't agree with this apology. They recount the amount of money given, the provision of 'free' housing and services and the money given in compensation.....the degradation of a culture which is so ancient by the newbies of this world cannot be justified by giving money and things.....a mere bandaid to salve the conscience of those who would turn a blind-eye...
There are millions of people suffering on this planet - lack of food and water, our basic rights as human beings, lack of housing, lack of education, war, brutality... the list is endless.
Here is a starting poing for us in Australia... saying 'sorry'..!
Actions will speak louder than words.... let us see what comes of this!
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12/02/2008
Home Cooked Dishes - with no fuss!
ENTERTAINMENT THE EASY WAY
Here is a new site for all those busy people who want to entertain but don't have the time (or motivation!) to do it themselves.
Sarah Reason and Nathalie Guiral, who both have their own cooking courses in Lyon, have got together to produce a wonderful idea....
Just tell them what you would like for your special event and they will do the rest!
And, just for those expats who are desperately seeking something in English, both these ladies are bilingual (French and English).
Here is the link to their website!
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Waste Management
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TODAY
Is the world becoming more serious about it's environment? Maybe! We can only hope so!
Here are a couple of links to recent articles about waste management. Don't be put off my all the
acronyms!
Curbing the illegal shipment of waste...
who or what is IMPEL ? >
If you are interested in ECO products - whether they be detergents or holiday rentals... have a
look at these links. You will be able to find information on many subjects and about eco labeling - allowing us to choose only the best...
European Union Environment - IMPEL's Environment Blog >
IMPEL - article on ECO labels >>>
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