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- Parrot lifts lid on woman's affair - The World - Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au:
A TALKATIVE parrot was being blamed for the break-up of a couple's relationship after squawking the name of the woman's secret lover, British newspapers reported today.
- League breezes past AFL - Bounce of the ball - Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au:
A recent survey by sponsorship company Sweeney Sports declared that Aussie Rules had overtaken swimming to become our favourite sport, with 59 per cent of people indicating some link with the pastime last year. However in a highly-unscientific poll conducted exclusively by NEWS.com.au, rugby league has emerged as far and away our most popular sport, with 36 per cent of the total of almost 13,400 votes.
Ahh, funny. Even news.com.au has to admit these polls are a pile of shit. About the only real info is this:One clear trend emerged from your feedback - while no one sport dominates, Australians clearly are a nation of heavy-duty sports fans!
- King's Fiery Speech Rarely Heard:
...those who want to hear or use the ["I have a dream"] speech in its entirety must buy a copy sanctioned by the King family, which receives the proceeds. ... When King was killed, his family was left without much money. The family earns income from licensing his image and charging fees for the use of his speeches.
(via Boing Boing: King Foundation uses copyright to suppress "I Have a Dream" speech)
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