Rowland Croucher
Humor: Engineer or Doctor?
An Engineer was unemployed for long time. He could not find a job so he opened a medical clinic and puts a sign up outside: “Pay $500 for treatment. If not treated get back $1,000.” One Doctor thinks this is a good opportunity to earn $1,000 and goes to his clinic. Doctor: “I have lost […]
Is 10% of the population really gay?
Drawing on the widest survey of sexual behaviour since the Kinsey Report, David Spiegelhalter, in his book Sex By Numbers, answers key questions about our private lives. Here he reveals how Kinsey ¢â‚¬â„¢s contested claim that 10% of us are gay is actually close to the mark Changing times: students stage a kiss-in at a Sainsbury ¢â‚¬â„¢s […]
Women and Buddhism: the need for liberation
Liberating All Beings from Suffering, Women Included By KARMA LEKSHE TSOMO MAY 7, 2015 The recent spotlight on sexual violence raises questions about gender injustice internationally, including in Buddhist societies. Some women may be included in meetings, a few may even get on stage, but patterns of male privilege remain strong. Standard policies acknowledged by […]
MOTHERS’ DAY WISDOM (from 2nd-graders)
WHY GOD MADE MOMS: Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions: Why did God make mothers? She’s the only one who knows where the scotch tape is. Mostly to clean the house. To help us out of there when we were getting born. How did God make mothers? He used […]
Transgender people face the highest level of harassment
April 2, 2015 Miki Perkins Reporter for The Age Trans man Jeremy Wiggins. Photo: Darrian Traynor Jeremy Wiggins now knows how to manage his anxious thoughts: sleep, less alcohol, decent food and time with his young family all help hold things in balance. But a decade ago, when he was a vulnerable 22-year-old transitioning from […]
Homophobia in sport: sad…
Field of tainted dreams show transcript Sunday 10 May 2015 8:05AM IMAGE: WOMEN FOOTBALLERS READY TO PLAY (GETTY IMAGES) Homophobia is rife in Australian sport. Whether playing at the local park or representing their country, gay and lesbian athletes routinely hide their sexuality to avoid abuse while pursuing the sport they love. Sarah Dingle investigates how difficult […]
Big banks support ethics classes
Big banks support ethics classes, university degrees for scandal-hit financial planning industry Dan Conifer RELATED STORY: Change corporate tax law, CBA director tells politicians RELATED STORY: David Murray says more regulation will not improve bank cultures Australia’s biggest banks have announced support for a huge overhaul of the scandal-hit financial planning sector, including mandatory university […]
Politicians’ State/National budgets – good, bad, or ugly?
Victorian budget 2015: Why Victoria’s budget is in cracking shape May 5, 2015 David Hayward Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas’ debut budget is bound to go down well thanks to former treasurer Michael O’Brien’s generous legacy. Whereas O’Brien budgeted for an operating surplus a tad over $3 billion for 2015-16, Pallas has wound this back to […]
Earthquakes – more about geological forces than divine forces
Natural disasters like Nepal earthquake expose human frailty May 6, 2015 Paul Monk We can’t stop a wide range of natural and social phenomena, but the consequences can be alleviated by a lot of work on governance. Illustration: John Spooner. We are still in the first stages of reacting to the earthquake in Nepal: shock, […]
Turkey must set record straight over Armenian genocide
April 16, 2015 Paul Monk Australia should help push for a truth and reconciliation process that acknowledges Turkey ¢â‚¬â„¢s ethnic cleansing in World War I. Illustration: John Spooner One of the strangest holdovers from the disasters of the 20th century is the refusal of the Turkish government to acknowledge the genocides of Armenians and Assyrians that […]
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