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April 6, 2002
Dear Sir,
I read the article on your front page of Saturday April 6, by Matthew Taylor, that public toilets were being used to administer drugs, etc.
While in Norway last year, I noted while using the public toilet in Oslo that the ligh...
DATE: Apr 09, 2002
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March 20, 2002
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I was horrified to read in on Thursday that a judge had handed down probation to a male sex offender with these words: "I have heard the facts from both counsels. I see no need to vary from recommendations of probation".
I wo...
DATE: Apr 09, 2002
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April 3, 2002
Dear Sir,
I am curious.
Why have we, the taxpayers, just paid $2.5 million for a fast ferry that is only doing four trips a day? During the remainder of the day the old ferries are doing the "Rockaway run", so my question is a) what is ...
DATE: Apr 09, 2002
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This week, The Royal Gazette is taking the unusual step of undertaking a campaign to encourage more people to become organ donors.
Traditionally, newspapers cover issues and concerns of the public without taking sides, essentially leaving it to peopl...
DATE: Apr 09, 2002
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There is a course offered in a number of US schools called the "Big Questions". Students are challenged to discuss and seek possible solutions to very difficult issues.
Here are some examples: If life is important, why do we have capital punishment, ...
DATE: Apr 08, 2002
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It seemed there could not have been a better example of the phenomenon of global warming when the Larsen B shelf on the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula suddenly disintegrated last month.
It was a piece of ice about the size of Rhode Island - 3,250 squ...
DATE: Apr 08, 2002
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TODAY IN HISTORYToday is Monday, April 8, the 98th day of 2002. There are 267 days left in the year.On this dateIn 1513, explorer Juan Ponce de Leon claimed Florida for Spain.
In 1946, the League of Nations assembled in Geneva for the last time.
In 1...
DATE: Apr 08, 2002
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The following is a selection of recent editorials from around the world that may be of interest to readers of The Royal Gazette.
The Times Herald-Record, Middletown, N.Y., on laws regarding church sex abuse:
If one stands back from the trees in order...
DATE: Apr 08, 2002
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March 23,2002
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I was amused to read of the problem the gentleman had at the Princess Hotel, concerning the nude pictures/paintings of the female form. I personally believe the female form is a joy to behold, and I wonder how fast this gentle...
DATE: Apr 05, 2002
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The news this week that the Salvation Army is panning a new purpose-built building on King street to be used for emergency housing, homes for single people and substance abuse programmes is welcome.
It should go a long way towards alleviating the pre...
DATE: Apr 05, 2002
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