Michael O'Brien, former councilor and Mayor of Wexford attended the RTÉ programme Questions and Answers on 25 May 2009 and, after Minister Noel Dempsey, the sponsoring minister of the Ryan Commission report in to Child Abuse allegations spoke, Mr O'Brien spoke to the minister and to the panel.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
STOP MEALY MOUTHING
Monday, May 18, 2009
Wolfram|Alpha
I don't think I like Wolfram|Alpha
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=atheist
I don't agree with the definition presented and that synonym network is just horrible, illiterate? bad?, where does that crap come from, born?
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=atheist
I don't agree with the definition presented and that synonym network is just horrible, illiterate? bad?, where does that crap come from, born?
Friday, May 8, 2009
Crackergate in Belgium !!!
"Niet zomaar lachen met het geloof" ("don't just laugh with faith")
I've searched for English sources but can't find any yet so let me frame and translate a little, Goedele is a sort of celebrity (for over 15 years already) in Belgium who stands for women in general (women's rights, freedoms, sexuality ...).
Since about a year she has her own magazine, sort of controversial from the first issue (had a vagina story with explicit pictures, not a very big issue in Belgium).
On the latest cover she's depicted as a nun, that's not too bad for the church here, they should and can accept this but in the magazine are some (fake) communion wafers with an accompanying text: Eat this it is my body.
And yowza, big uproar, cardinals, bishops, priests all have their knickers in a twist and shout about outrage.
I have not bought the other issues but: I HAVE TO GET THAT MAGAZINE!
I've searched for English sources but can't find any yet so let me frame and translate a little, Goedele is a sort of celebrity (for over 15 years already) in Belgium who stands for women in general (women's rights, freedoms, sexuality ...).
Since about a year she has her own magazine, sort of controversial from the first issue (had a vagina story with explicit pictures, not a very big issue in Belgium).
On the latest cover she's depicted as a nun, that's not too bad for the church here, they should and can accept this but in the magazine are some (fake) communion wafers with an accompanying text: Eat this it is my body.
And yowza, big uproar, cardinals, bishops, priests all have their knickers in a twist and shout about outrage.
I have not bought the other issues but: I HAVE TO GET THAT MAGAZINE!
Sending a stern message
Apparently my medical insurance company (Partena) supports "alternative treatments", here is the rough translation (I sent it in dutch obviously) of what I sent them:
I just wish more people would voice their opinion and let these companies know that appeasing the ignorance is not always the best move.
I am satisfied with Partena but as a customer I want to let my voice heard AGAINST de validation that's being given to "Alternative treatments" by your Advantage package (it is good that you at least do not label it "alternative medicine" as it is indeed not medicine)
I hope the funds attributed to this are minimal and have the lowest priority, I understand that these things are popular and are a way to attract customers but you should also be aware that you could also lose customers over this who do not wish to see higher contributions or have their contributions being used for this.
Kind regards,
Hugo
I just wish more people would voice their opinion and let these companies know that appeasing the ignorance is not always the best move.
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