SYDNEY: Hundreds of Australians flickered torches on Tuesday at the sails of Sydney's Opera House, aiming the light rays to disrupt horse-racing advertisements projected on its facade, in a protest against the use of the building to promote gambling.A firestorm of criticism erupted after the government of the state of New South Wales overruled the management of the World Heritage listed building to allow the advertisements for the AUS$13-million (US$9.2-million) Everest Cup.Despite the protesters' efforts, televised pictures showed the projection, which began about 20 minutes earlier than planned, remained clearly visible and displayed horses' racing colours and barrier numbers."We are known for the Sydney Opera House; to use it to advertise a horse race is just taking advantage of it," said Aideen Keane, 16, brandishing a torch as she sat on the Opera House steps, with her mother, Lesa Hogan."I'm not against horse racing, but I don't want the advertising here," added Hogan.The … [Read more...] about Torchlight protest at racing ad on Sydney Opera House
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Asia A plan to use the sails of the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House to promote Australia's richest horse race, despite objections from its management, has sparked a firestorm of criticism. 08 Oct 2018 12:25PM Bookmark SYDNEY: A plan to use the sails of the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House to promote Australia's richest horse race, despite objections from its management, has sparked a firestorm of criticism.Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the Sydney Opera House is a great billboard, but opponents of the racing promotion say it is a sell-out to the country's gambling industry.The furore erupted after the New South Wales state government over ruled the Opera House management's objections to projecting the barrier draw of the AUS$13 million (US$9 million) Everest Cup onto the Sydney Opera House sails on Tuesday night.The decision came after one of the nation's top radio "shock jocks", Alan Jones, called on the Opera House's boss to resign or be sacked for … [Read more...] about Aussies bridle at horse race ad on Sydney Opera House
Kawhi’s rank and some rules stuff in the weekend mail
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Sun., Oct. 7, 2018 Good job again folks, with the variety of questions, the number of them and getting them in on time. Have fun with this before you do your turkey or whatever it is you do on Thanksgiving. Me? I’m gonna go tailgate at a Buffalo Bills game which should be fun considering (a) I don’t like crowds and (b) I’m not a football fan and (c) it looks like it’s going to rain. Wish me luck. - Article Continued Below Q: Sir. During the Kawhi saga,it has been mentioned many times, that, when healthy he was one of the best 3-4-5 players in the league. So, with LeBron, Steph, and Durant in the West, does this not make him the best player in the East? Paul M A: At this point – and always it is dependent on health – I think you can throw a blanket over he and Giannis Antetokounmpo as best in the East and Kawhi’s history is better. So, yeah. - Q: Doug First a statement and then a question. I liked your comments about Aussie … [Read more...] about Kawhi’s rank and some rules stuff in the weekend mail
This week’s mailbag — Kudos to Canada Basketball for hiring Glen Grunwald and more
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By Doug Smith Sports Reporter Sun., Sept. 16, 2018 Once more into the breach. Here’s this week’s mail offering, it’s a bit down from the usual length but it’s also that time of year when we’re mostly waiting for things to get going. But enjoy this and we’ll do it all again a week from today. Q: Applause to Canada Basketball for hiring Glen Grunwald. As one very minor facet of his job, he may want to consider why it is that when the men’s national team is playing a significant game against Brazil, a plausible opponent, leading to the FIBA World Cup, Canada’s television sports networks are instead choosing to show, among other things, “Premier League Darts”, the “World Poker Tour”, a riveting American college football contest between Boston College and Wake Forest, and “Super League Rugby”. Meanwhile NBA-TV Canada offers a rebroadcast of a 22-year-old game. The lack of respect … [Read more...] about This week’s mailbag — Kudos to Canada Basketball for hiring Glen Grunwald and more