Trying to be all things to all people

Is it sectarian to ask Kevin Rudd questions about his real convictions? Does it provoke religious hatred to seek to know the difference between a socialist and Christian socialist? If it was not sectarian for Rudd to write a 5,000-word essay for The Monthly last October proclaiming the importance of his religion to his politics, how can it be sectarian to probe exactly what Rudd meant?On the ABC's Insiders program on Sunday, Labor frontbencher Stephen Smith accused me of "making outrageous attacks on Kevin and Kevin's religion", of bringing "religion on to the floor of the parliament" and of perpetrating "the most blatant example of divisive sectarian politics that we've seen since the '50s and '60s". Making such a toxic charge is evidence of Labor's desperation to gag debate about Rudd's...

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How do you decide the deal is beneficial to you

:- * Shop around. A “sale” price isn’t always the “best” price. Some merchants may offer a sale price on the item you want for a limited time; other merchants may offer items at a discount everyday. * Read sale ads carefully. Some ads may say “quantities limited,” “no rain checks,” or “not available at all stores.” Before you step out the door, call to make sure the item you want is in stock. * Consider your time and travel costs. If an item is on sale, but the store is across town, include your time and the costs of transportation and parking in the price. * Look for price-matching policies. Some merchants will match, or even beat, a competitor’s prices. * Go online. Check out websites that compare prices. If you decide to buy from an online merchant, keep shipping costs and...

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Things to keep in mind when by things online

1) Snorkel: Snorkel is a breathing apparatus that helps you to breath under water without letting your head up from the water surface. The optimum length of snorkels is 30 cm (12"). It can be found in various designs. Normally it is J-shaped and made of rubber or plastic. It is mainly used in surface swimming before or after scuba diving.2) Diving Mask: The diving mask is used to allow its users to clearly see underwater. It is not possible to the divers to view under water because when human eyes are in direct contact with water the lights entering the eyes are refracted to a different angle so that it becomes almost impossible to see clearly....

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