Word: australian
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...South Perth, Australia Patriarchal faiths in countries where politics and religion intertwine have 100% compliance with such antiquated notions as compulsory wearing of the veil. The indoctrination of children into male-dominated religions will cause a persistence of sexist attitudes, moderated only by rational secular influence, as evidenced by Australian culture. David Nicholls, President Atheist Foundation of Australia Inc. Maitland, Australia The familiar adage "your freedom ends where my nose begins" is one of the foundations of modern civilization and liberal democracy. I would certainly like Islam's freedom (and that of every other religion and every political party...
...There are other grounds for Australian optimism. England surged into last year's series, dropping just two of their previous 20 Tests. Since regaining the Ashes they've been inconsistent, while Australia have demolished everything in their path. Australia's batting is stronger than it was for Michael Hussey's inclusion; England look weaker without the injured Simon Jones, opening batsman Marcus Trescothick (ill) and the leadership of Michael Vaughan (injured). Australia hardly ever lose at home?though occasionally they're held to a drawn series, which is all England need to keep the Ashes. "Australia have played poor matches...
...main reason they lost was that England had the better fast bowlers. The worry for Australia is that even without Simon Jones, they still might. McGrath is a champion. He's also 36. Watching him running in to bowl revives memories of an Australian practice at the Sydney Cricket Ground in the late '90s, when two speedsters at opposite ends of their careers were operating in adjacent nets. Veteran Craig McDermott was bustling in as though he had a lead weight strapped to each thigh; a flowing Brett Lee, meanwhile, might have been mistaken for an Olympic sprinter. Though...
...darkest memory for many Australian cricket fans is the period during the mid-'80s when Australia, rocked by the simultaneous retirements of three all-time greats in Chappell, Lillee and Rod Marsh, could hardly beat time with a stick. The slump reminded local guardians that gradual renewal was the way to keep a team winning, and they undertook to do it. And up to a point, they have?Healy, Mark Waugh and Dean Jones were all let go with some juice still in the lemon. More recently, however, selectors' feelings of loyalty and gratitude toward fine servants have clouded their...
...Whether it was bad form that lost them or something more permanent is what fans are waiting to find out. While almost no result would surprise, there's a lot pointing to a 2-2 finish, with one or two senior Australians to get the tap on the shoulder during a tense summer. For followers of Australian cricket it's a series to be savored, as an ode to the past, a cold-eyed appraisal of the present, and a glimpse into a challenging future...