http://marywalsh.nook.com.au Don't Major in Minor Things Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:50:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Can someone please wake me up when the backlog of postings are cleared.   It is absolutely pointless inviting participation in a forum environment,  when only one hand is clapping! http://marywalsh.nook.com.au/2008/07/11/one-hand-clapping/ The continuing saga of the Loos! Following a visit into the information/quick queue counter at IGA Ritchies where two young ladies were not serving customers for the moment, I complained about the filthy toilet in the Ladies block when I was advised, “yes we know about it, but it ... http://marywalsh.nook.com.au/2008/07/08/hang-on-a-minute-luv-well-be-home-in-an-hour/ Young lady of 32 from China three months now,  would love to obtain employment in Chinese Importing/Exporting company.  In China she was employed as a purchasing officer for 5 years. The beauty of this lady is that she is very willing to learn, but of course needs a little time to ... http://marywalsh.nook.com.au/2008/06/27/little-english-speakingchineselady-wants-a-job/ The original of this email sent to 9 Councillors, the Glen Eira CEO and the Council's spokesperson remains outstanding as a Public Question put to the last Council Meeting.   Mr Magee is still awaiting a response from Council.   At the last Council Meeting Cr Robilliard put forward an ... http://marywalsh.nook.com.au/2008/06/26/glen-eiras-nmag-wants-tuckers-cr-staikos/ Ah Councillor Staikos, there is no better investment that ensuring the most honest method of holding an election achieves Candidates that are known to sections of the community within Glen Eira: Residents have had enough of shifty backroom deals which favour a specific candidate over another.Stacking the democratic system! No ... http://marywalsh.nook.com.au/2008/06/20/councillor-nick-staikos-writes-about-better-investment/ The Path to Peace: How great to have the old reservoir for open space (the Leader May 27) My suggestion is that this area be transformed into reclaimed bush that mimics the landscape prior to urbanization.   It could follow the model of some of the most exciting parks in the world, introducing ... http://marywalsh.nook.com.au/2008/06/19/glen-eira-residents-suggestions-for-booran-road-reservoir/ SUBMISSION TO THE GLEN EIRA COUNCIL ON BUDGET 2008-2009 written on behalf of GLEN HUNTLY VILLAGE TRADERS' ASSOCIATION (GHVTA) The GHVTA is pleased to make this submission to the Glen Eira Budget 2008-2009. The GHVTA believe that the Glenhuntly shopping strip has not received the level of funding sufficient to maintain local community ... http://marywalsh.nook.com.au/2008/06/18/submission-by-glen-huntly-traders-to-glen-eiras-2008-budget/ Submission to the Glen Eira Draft Budget due June 11, 2008 for 2008-2009 (Estimated population 131,144 as at June 2007 according to State Government Recurrent Revenue Base) Thank you for the opportunity to present my Submission as follows: The Media’s perception of expenditure by Glen Eira Council was explained in a recent ... http://marywalsh.nook.com.au/2008/06/18/my-budget-submission-to-glen-eira-council-for-20082009/ Rudd explains why he opposes euthanasia My response, Prime Minister, to your comments I have among my few treasured friends a ninety year old lady who just quite simply wants to be allowed to die. She is tired of living. She doesn't like pain so takes 14 tablets a day to prevent ... http://marywalsh.nook.com.au/2008/05/06/an-open-letter-to-mr-rudd-on-voluntary-euthanasia/ Yesterday morning I felt green with envy as I wandered down Clarendon Street, South Melbourne.   It is such a hub of activity.  Still small but absolutely delightful with its spirit for embracing history and modern combined. Where once an aged Coles stood back off the street with a car park in ... http://marywalsh.nook.com.au/2008/04/25/green-with-envy-i-look-at-clarendon-st-south-melbourne/