Interesting news article round-up
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claidheamhmorSome interesting news articles I spotted today...
Euthanasia debate woman found dead
This poor woman was severely disfigured and in constant pain; she applied to the courts to be allowed to die in peace. That request was denied, and she was found dead a couple of days later. To be honest, I don't see why people shouldn't have the right to undergo euthanasia; regulated by psychological examination, perhaps, but still permissible.
Health warning against crucifixion
I just had to chuckle at this headline. Some people really take their religion just a little too far...
This morning I went off for a breakfast presentation by Citrix, held at the Westcliff Hotel. Wow, that is one nice hotel - and it's huge! When I parked, I was shown where to wait for the hotel shuttle. I thought I might just walk up, but I'm glad I didn't; the the shuttle (a large minibus) took 7 or 8 minutes to drive all the way up the rather steep hill. That would have been a good 25 minute walk. The hotel room rates range from R3670 ($460) per night to R16790 ($2100) for the presidential suite; a tad expensive for my tastes, but the hotel does have a nice view. The restaurant serves dinner with prices ranging from R280 (two courses) to R380 ($48) for the four-course meal - that's about twice as much as I'm prepared to pay at a good restaurant.
Euthanasia debate woman found dead
This poor woman was severely disfigured and in constant pain; she applied to the courts to be allowed to die in peace. That request was denied, and she was found dead a couple of days later. To be honest, I don't see why people shouldn't have the right to undergo euthanasia; regulated by psychological examination, perhaps, but still permissible.
Health warning against crucifixion
I just had to chuckle at this headline. Some people really take their religion just a little too far...
This morning I went off for a breakfast presentation by Citrix, held at the Westcliff Hotel. Wow, that is one nice hotel - and it's huge! When I parked, I was shown where to wait for the hotel shuttle. I thought I might just walk up, but I'm glad I didn't; the the shuttle (a large minibus) took 7 or 8 minutes to drive all the way up the rather steep hill. That would have been a good 25 minute walk. The hotel room rates range from R3670 ($460) per night to R16790 ($2100) for the presidential suite; a tad expensive for my tastes, but the hotel does have a nice view. The restaurant serves dinner with prices ranging from R280 (two courses) to R380 ($48) for the four-course meal - that's about twice as much as I'm prepared to pay at a good restaurant.
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Date: Thursday, 20 March 2008 12:04 (UTC)no subject
Date: Thursday, 20 March 2008 12:16 (UTC)Sorry, sensitive subject, that. Rant over.
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Date: Thursday, 20 March 2008 23:46 (UTC)I was sadly relieved to learn that Mme Sebire's suffering is over. That poor woman.
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Date: Friday, 21 March 2008 05:51 (UTC)