Posts by Sacha
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stop describing Mellory Manning as a 27 year old prostitute
I agree - and bloody RNZ have just done it again while I'm writing this. The fixation on Mellory's job reminds me of the way Emma Agnew was a Deaf woman in every report, long after just her name would have done fine. I'm very impressed that TV3 subtitled every story right to the end so Emma's community had a better chance of following it - unlike the state-owned broadcaster who frankly shouldn't get a choice about that. It's great that she was recognised as part of a tight-knit community who share our country's third official language. But I would have appreciated seeing her labelled with some of her other qualities - and recognised as a wonderful young leader, full stop.
I'm also glad our Police do a great job of bringing closure for the families in these tragic circumstances. I was touched when Mellory's brother talked about opening christmas presents from her. Tough time of year for some. Makes me grateful for family and friends. Wishing you all a damn fine New Year in case I don't wangle a net connection over the next few days.
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feeling that masochistic
Craig, I do feel kind of soiled like Mr Litterick must do more regularly but as Russell notes it was a particularly concentrated collection of loopiness. A boiled down Act/Libz echo chamber, if you will. There was even a post there or on another page suggesting that an "Atlas Day" be established to honour all those selfless business owners shouldering the full weight of economic progress. They really do sound like spoiled teen boys who never grew up.
The slot has been reassigned
Colin James leaving means one less Herald page to visit for me. Along with those senior journos jumping ship to the dark side of PR, if they don't watch it they'll go the way of the Listener. Maybe we'll see an increase in stories about mortgages, choosing private schools and worrying about your health..
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And the deniers come out to play again on kiwiblog. Rodney is in fine company, it seems.
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Good detective work, Bob.
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Actually not as impressive as I thought:
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I think you're right, Bob. I had assumed it was deliberately referred to rather than shown - and like you was not paying full attention all the time. The reaction shots would have been priceless.
I did think of our Mr Haywood whenever otter-strewn Hammersmith was mentioned.
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Ooops, the tree.
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The band methinks, not the bird or th team.
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I suspect the answer lies in the tone. :)
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Monteith's lager, then?
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