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I’ve only read as far as this post, so far, and I’m more swayed by your arguments overall. But I have a question for you - did sexism/sexual discrimination against women ever exist in a prevalent way in the corporate world, in your opinion? Were women ever shut out of certain fields (i.e...

Honestly? Nah, never heard of it. No need to apologise, I’m softening in old age, much more tolerant of insubordination than I was. As you were.

Although, to be fair, language is always evolving.

Hi thread. And yes, lackadaisical is endorsed. I can’t believe I didn’t reply at the time.

Oh one of us is, for sure.

Stop. Seriously, stop. Islam, like most faiths is a peaceful practice. It only becomes otherwise when it is twisted by people who are otherwise at heart. Catholicism and Christianity have lead to just as much violence and subjugation as Islam has.

Tell me,what is the difference between a burqa and a habit?

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Just saw Andy_mac's posts. Thanks for presenting a little bit of the counter argument.

Interesting discussion guys. I also appreciate the background info Wonae - albeit one sided ;) I wonder if there is anyone around here that has first hand knowledge and is in favour of the project? Has got me thinking, anyway. I've been bemoaning our lack of an airport rail link for years...

Just the way it was stated like a well understood fact that the word had adopted a new meaning amongst a wider group of people "not just the afl"; when I'd suggest that it is just the afl, and even within afl circles I'd say the use of the word laconic to describe someone's on field demeanor...

Yeah right o :rolleyes: I'm not sure when you decided you would become the dictionary of sporting adjectives - what a load of waffle! It's clearly just a perpetuation of an incorrect use and it is not accepted or the norm as you seem to imply. Come on... Anyway back OT - sign a contract Jack!

Yeah. It gets thrown around all the time when talking about Watts - especially by the talking heads in the media. Nobody seems to know what it means.

Main Entry: la·con·ic Pronunciation: \lə-ˈkä-nik\ Function: adjective Etymology: Latin laconicus Spartan, from Greek lakōnikos; from the Spartan reputation for terseness of speech Date: 1589 : using or involving the use of a minimum of words : to the point of seeming rude or mysterious...

Game of Thrones seconded over here - its very good. The Wire is great. The Sopranos is essential viewing for everyone.

Re: 2010 "This is why" memorial thread. Baahaha! Was not expecting that.