Friday, September 3, 2010 A school in Melbourne, Australia has experienced a backlash from the public for changing the last line of Marion Sinclair’s iconic Australian folk song Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree from “Laugh, kookaburra, laugh, kookaburra, gay your life must be” to “fun your life must be”. Gary Martin, principal of […]
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Old deeds threaten Buffalo, NY hotel development
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byAlma Abell Office furniture is a major business expense. The judicious use of Used Office Furniture in Woodlands can keep these costs down without sacrificing style. Even companies that entertain clients, can buy used office furniture and still look successful. Office managers should start by making a complete list of all of the furniture that […]
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Statement of “joint understanding” released after Annapolis Conference
Wednesday, November 28, 2007 At the conclusion of the Annapolis Conference, United States President George W. Bush read a statement of joint understanding by Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, and President Mahmoud Abbas. Commenting on the statement, President Bush said that: “Today, Palestinians and Israelis each understand that helping the other to realize their aspirations is […]