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steve2470
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October 30, 2014
Julia Gillard, question from an American
I've made some Aussie friends, and as a result, gotten more interested in Aussie politics. Particularly Julia Gillard.
Was she forced out mainly because of sexism and misogyny ? To my American eyes, she seems like a pretty decent human being.
Thanks for tolerating my sincere question.
Steve
October 30, 2014
Florida finally gets REAL fall on November 1st !
Forecast for Orlando in the morning of that day, is 44 F. I'd call that fall.
http://www.wunderground.com/q/zmw:32801.1.99999
Be happy for us, northerners, Canadians, Aussies, Brits, etc ! Yea yea, I know 1) fall officially started weeks ago and 2) many in Florida hate cold weather. I like a touch of cold, before we go back to endless summer. 
Steve
October 22, 2014
A bit old news (Oct. 15th), but not sure if people had seen this.
Times poll: Florida medical marijuana amendment in deep trouble
http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/times-poll-medical-marijuana-amendment-in-deep-trouble/2202221A bit old news (Oct. 15th), but not sure if people had seen this.