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 ML> What's Fairwork Australia? Sounds like a load of cant
 GJ> It is a body set up by the present government to arbitrate on
 GJ> industrial disagreements.  I think it replaces the previous
 GJ> Arbitration Commission.  Our governments do this sort of thing from
 GJ> time to time to try to boost their images.

Silly people. It's as though a degree in cosmetology were
necessary for a career in government.

 GJ> nothing for the reputation of what used to be one of the world's most
 GJ> reliable airlines.
 ML> Certainly an above average airline. Beyond that I would not
 ML> be willing to go.
 GJ> I still prefer Singapore Airlines.

Or better, Malaysia Airlines.

 GJ> Joyce considers profitability above all other factors.

I think he shot himself in the butt this time. 

 GJ> The Elizabeths have all been top-notch.
 ML> Both. But one had no offspring and the other had duds.
 GJ> There are others.  The mother of QE 2 was the power behind the throne
 GJ> of George 6, and the mother of your Emperor Rupert is a doyen of the
 GJ> arts, being responsible for the Elizabeth Murdoch concert theatre.

I don't really think that the Queen Mother could be so characterized,
though she was no dunce and no slug, those roles taken happily by
one of those Edward people. I know nothing of this doyenne (note the
gender-specific spelling), but to have brought Rupert into this world
was something to be seriously atoned for.

 GJ> Until now, a female could only become ruler if there was no male heir.
 ML> No, until this decision is ratified by 16 parliaments and that
 ML> ratification assented to by the Crown, the current system holds.
 GJ> As the heads of government have all approved, it is most unlikely
 GJ> their parliaments would object.

It's entirely possible to have a government divided against
itself; it may not be likely to happen on this issue, but it
certainly could happen. And just one in 16 could in a fit of
pique throw a monkey wrench in the works.

 ML> So ERII or her successor could have a change of heart and
 ML> torpedo the whole effort.
 GJ> Also unlikely.  She will be looking forward to g/grandchildren.

But still possible, and when she dies, if the act or whatever
it is hasn't been ratified yet, who knows.

 GJ> Good to hear that your parents were not all bad.

They did cause my sister. On most other parental scales,
they weren't so hot.

---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05

      Title: TEXAS STYLE TWIRLS
 Categories: Pasta, Main dish
      Yield: 4 servings

      1 lb Lean ground beef
      1 c  Chopped onion
      3    Garlic cloves; minced
     15 oz Tomato sauce
      1 c  Barbecue sauce
      1 c  Chopped tomato
           -fresh or canned
    1/2 c  Chopped fresh parsley
      1 ts Dried oregano leaves
    1/4 ts Ground cayenne pepper
           - (optional)
           Salt to taste
     12 oz Rotini or Rotelle, uncooked

  1.In large skillet, cook meat, onion and garlic until meat is brown and
  onion is tender; drain. 2.Add remaining ingredients except pasta; heat
  to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered 15 minutes. 3.Meanwhile, cook
  pasta according to package directions; drain. Toss hot pasta and sauce.
  4 to 6 servings.

  For best results, use AMERICAN BEAUTY Rotini; IDEAL by San Giorgio
  Rotelle or Rotini; P&R Rotelle or Rotini; RONZONI Rotelle or Rotini, SAN
  GIORGIO Rotelle or Rotini; or SINNER Twirls.

  [Copyright 1995 Hershey Foods Corporation]
  [Recipe may be reprinted courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens.]

  [Meal-Master format courtesy of Karen Mintzias]

  M's note: I've not seen SINNER twirls but would probably buy
  some if I saw them.

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