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FIFA's statement: "As a consequence of Mr Warner's resignation, all ethics committee procedures against him have been closed and the presumption of innocence is maintained." What they really meant: "We are as relieved as f*ck that Mr. Warner has agreed to fall on his sword. We all presumed he was guilty as hell, but now we won't have to dig into all that sh*t and risk having him squeal about all the other corrupt practices going on around here. Pheewww! Thanks Jack!"

I used to watch him play for England during the 60s. Boring. Incredibly defensive. Here's the essence of his style described on Wikipedia: "Boycott maintained an 'impeccable' defensive technique, and possessed a temperament ideally suited for five-day Test matches ... eschewing any shot that might even hint at threatening the loss of his wicket."

In my newspaper the Associated Press wire service describes her behaviour as "erratic" - she was "unable to remember the lyrics to her songs ... she dropped the microphone, mumbled through her songs and occasionally disappeared." I suppose they couldn't quite bring themselves to note the obvious - that she was completely hammered.

Camping in August. Five days at Killbear Provincial Park (near Parry Sound), and five days at Sandbanks Provincial Park (near Belleville) - both in Ontario. We've been camping with the kids (now teenagers) every summer since they were infants.

"appointed"?

photography music (listening, playing, collecting) reading writing birding English ale

Yes, the four of you do make a good complement. I think the word you were looking for was "compliment".

The Worst Journey in the World by Apsley Cherry-Garrard. Scott's Last Expedition (in two volumes). The first volume is based on the journals of Scott. I have these two in my own library, inherited from my father.

Well, we're asked for our favourite, not the best. [Marian Pahars.]

So you moderate your posts to the so-called mundane level of the so-called Liberal Elite? Shropshire Blue, btw!

Fare enough - at this stage.

Yes. It's called simply Jazz. I enjoyed it immensely, but it got savaged by some jazz critics, who thought it too conservative in its approach. They objected to the excessive reliance on the views of Wynton Marsalis and the lack of attention to many modern sub-genres of jazz. And the last fifty years of jazz history was glossed over in the very last episode of the ten-part series.

You mean Jack Nicholson.

Is this a new political party? A recognisable group? You probably mean the liberal elite, eh? Oh, btw, who exactly are the liberal elite?

OMG - as though F.I.F.A. were not objectionable enough with its corrupt practices, I see that well-known war-criminal Henry Kissinger is interested in helping out. No thanks, Henry!

Sigh. You'd think so. I've stopped anticipating this. I don't hope for this any more, as I've stopped referring to any Saints' fixture as a "must-win" game. Been burned too many times!

Don't blame the ref for the sending off; blame the player for getting himself in trouble. Playing the game is a tacit recognition of the authority of the ref to interpret the run of play. No ref, no game. And harassing the ref, Man U-style, doesn't work in getting the decision reversed.

On the western edge of Hythe in Dibden Purlieu. My brother and older sister went there in the 60s.

Stick to the arguments. Insults are not required to make your point. 1) I did not say that innocent civilians were being targetted. Innocents do get killed accidentally. But they're still dead - accident or not. 2) I don't know why you call my argument a "cynical 'realpolitik' " one. My argument is a moral argument. I oppose real politik rationalisations. 3) I did not say I didn't like you expressing your revulsion. I agree with your sentiment. I disagreed with your conclusion. You have clearly misunderstood what I've written, because you mis-characterise my point. Go back and read my posts carefully again. Read what I've said, not what you think I've said. I don't appreciate being told to "sod off" by someone who invited comments and opinions in the original post of this thread. If you cannot think clearly, or read effectively, or argue dispassionately, don't bother initiating debate.

"Paradigm shift" seems to have died a merciful death.

In my opinion, the object of the cover letter is to demonstrate that you can string sentences together effectively - to show that you can communicate in a coherent and articulate manner. Depending on the type of job you are applying for, this could be the crucial consideration.

2 pages.

The 80s were a bummer, man! Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher - OMG!

Part of a major political trend - privatise public services to reduce costs and eliminate unionised protection.

I am not justifying anything - and nothing I have said gives you the right to make that claim. Stick to the argument. Don't try to wriggle out of it by making ad hominem attacks. If your concern is for the fate of the innocent victim then there is no distinction. The victim is still dead. Your original point was that disgust with the horrific killing of this innocent child justifies "bombing the f*ck" out of Syria. Bombing can kill scores, hundreds, thousands of innocent lives. You don't achieve justice by punishing an entire community for the crimes of individuals. You don't achieve justice for an innocent victim by killing other innocent victims.