tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31220322259304016182012-05-21T12:59:02.015+01:00Gwabalanda DriveA Repository of Itayi's Random MusingsItayihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484323040246557982noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3122032225930401618.post-53041217393706328432012-03-21T10:31:00.004Z2012-03-21T10:46:26.484Z2012-03-21T10:46:26.484ZTackling Institutional RacismItayihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03484323040246557982noreply@blogger.com3I had the great pleasure this morning of meeting and listening to Imran Khan (as he joked, no, he’s not that other famous Imran Khan, the former legendary Pakistan cricketer and ex-husband to Jemima Goldsmith), the highly regarded human rights lawyer probably best known for representing the family of Stephen Lawrence, the black young man who was murdered by racist thugs in South London in 1993.
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If you are one of those steadfast souls that conscientiously avoid jumping on bandwagons and opening any old
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Yes, the long anticipated first solo trip without E finally happened. HGS had finally relented and reluctantly agreed that at this point in time, her precious offspring would be well looked after by his dad for a few
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Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit our best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral, celebration of the summer solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your choice, or secular practices of your choice, with respect for the
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The news that an Irish-born Catholic Archbishop in Nigeria had resigned (The Irish Times - Tuesday, June 1, 2010) because he had been ‘unfaithful to his vow of celibacy’ led me to wonder whether the Catholic church in Africa had escaped the child abuse scandals that have plagued Ireland, the United States and several other countries around the world.
The archbishop had also previously been
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A bit kooky I know but I couldnt help posting this, having got it from my dear sister. -------------------
A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"
God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."
The child further inquired, "
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