In 1836, a twenty-seven years old Charles Darwin, came back from a five-year, extraordinary survey expedition around the world. In 1839, he published a book that was later given a title The Voyage of the Beagle, bringing Darwin considerable fame and respect. The book was a vivid travel memoir as well as a detailed scientific […]
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When an American journo lit up Twitter recently with an ill-conceived attack on the musical ability of Meg White, former drummer of The White Stripes, he got slammed, quick sticks. read now...
The top-rated tourist attraction in Szczecin, Poland, is one of the city’s feline residents. The tuxedo cat, named Gacek, which translates to “long-eared bat” in Polish, is listed as a historical landmark in Szczecin, Poland, on Google Maps. The feline has a five-star rating on Google Maps and over 80 reviews — an impressive feat for a landmark in Poland’s seventh-largest city. Gacek is a free-roaming cat that lives in a box on Kaszubska Street, per The Independent. The feline has resided in the area for a few years. According to the news outlet, the cat initially drew worldwide attention after appearing in a documentary by wSzczecinie in 2020. Following the documentary, cat enthusiasts flocked to the city to see Gacek. The cat’s original Google Maps listing reportedly amassed more than 2,500 reviews before it was taken down, according to The Independent. Gacek’s old and current review rankings beat out other Szczecin tourist attractions like the Archcathedral Basilica of St.
At the United Nations, Aaron Maté debunks the OPCW’s latest attempts to whitewash the cover-up of its investigation into the alleged April 2018 chemical attack in Douma, Syria. Speaking to the United Nations Security Council, Aaron Maté of The Grayzone calls out the OPCW’s ongoing cover-up of its investigation into the alleged April 2018 chemical attack in Douma, Syria. Aaron also debunks the latest efforts by the OPCW, in a new report put out by the watchdog’s Investigation and Identification […]
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It was reported today Sen. John Fetterman is doing well and is expected to be released in the next couple of weeks. The reaction from the wingnuts is just precious: I love how these goobers go on about how dumb the other side is.
Individual behavior patterns may skew studies. A "STRANGE" new approach could help.
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He’s supposed to be the pro He’s been cast in the wrong movie: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ book tour has hit a few road bumps. In the first staffing shakeup for what’s widely seen as a pre-presidential campaign, the DeSantis road show lost a critical wheel this week when the operation’s top event coordinator pulled out of its contract, sources familiar with the move told The Daily Beast. It’s the latest in a series of setbacks for DeSantis, as his platoon of supporters and outside financial backers pushes out a “soft-launch” campaign in the shadow of the party’s frontrunner, former President Donald Trump. But Republican observers say that from what they’ve seen, the operation appears to be “out over its skis.” “This is amateur hour,” a seasoned GOP presidential campaign strategist told The Daily Beast.
Whenever neo-Nazi exploits occur in Australia, politicians and the media cry out for more laws, bans and cops, but their calls are largely misguided. read now...Republicans used conspiracy theories and unsound science in a hearing proposing to end protections for wolves and grizzlies.
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Marge goes to jail Some background on the DC jail visit by House oversight members today. There are two wings of the DC jail: The Central Detention Facility (where most DC inmates are housed) and Central Treatment Facility (where Jan. 6 defendants, pretrial and post-conviction, are housed). In fall 2021, amid rising complaints by Jan. 6 defendants about the conditions of CTF — and a federal judge’s contempt order — US marshals did a surprise inspection They found that conditions at *CDF* were abysmal and ordered removal of 100s of prisoners. https://www.politico.com/news/2021/11/02/feds-transfer-prisoners-dc-jail-518604 But the marshals found conditions in *CTF* where Jan. 6 defendants were housed to be “largely appropriate.” Judges and advocates for Jan. 6 defendants have remained skeptical — and for good reason. There’s no question the DC jail had major issues and the same management running the main jail also runs CTF. Flash forward to this month, US District Court Judge McFadden indicated in a hearing that conditions of the main jail have improved markedly since the Nov. 2021 report, and marshals had been moving inmates back in.
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The latest legal attack pulls from a long legacy of state-sanctioned violence.
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Since 2010, Xi Jinping has met Vladimir Putin on 40 separate occasions, but this last visit may prove to be their most significant meeting yet. The stakes for both have never been higher. Conscious of the rising risks of confrontation with the United States, Russia and China are intent on nurturing their comprehensive partnership. Each Continue reading »
In an unprecedented way, Australia’s government has now risked both the country’s prosperity and safety in the service of a foreign power, with the setting in stone of AUKUS by a Labor government. While John Mearsheimer warned us some years ago that we will sacrifice prosperity for security, we have actually managed to risk both, Continue reading »
No one knows what was on the mind of Labour leaders discussing emission limits while approving near one hundred new coal mines and gas wells, thus betraying future generations and eroding the life support systems of the planet. Smirking with satisfaction for achieving government at last, albeit at the cost of adopting conservative climate and Continue reading »
Our foremost practitioner of the quick and deadly put-down, Paul Keating, copped plenty of blowback after his National Press Club performance on 15 March. He is out of time and out of touch, he hasn’t moved on from the 1990s, he displays relevance deprivation, the ad hominem trolls chorused. Mr Keating hasn’t adapted to the Continue reading »
As the wording of the Voice referendum question is released, the Murdoch media’s “news” drives resentment with propaganda as constant as drums of war. The pounding message for its audience is that every development is a zero sum game, one that only defrauds this “conservative” base. The unspoken subtext for all these battles is the Continue reading »
In Asian Media this week: Japan woos Global South to counter China. Plus: Xi’s Moscow visit – China plays it cool; Would Anglosphere nations welcome others in Aukus?; US Mid-East power waning; Sri Lanka gets aid, with conditions; media present differing views on China. Japan’s Fumio Kishida has backed up his decision to double the Continue reading »
Why the Coalition likes wrecking proposals for constitutional reform; a politicised and enfeebled public service; and people versus poker machines in the NSW election. Read on for the Weekly Roundup of links to articles, reports, podcasts and other media on current political and economic issues in public policy. Our submissive public service The Robodebt commission Continue reading »
ABC’s Media Watch backs down, following complaint from Australian Strategic Policy Institute, after it aired a segment of Channel Nine political reporter Chris O’Keefe berating both ASPI and Nine Newspaper over the Red Alert series. Two weeks ago, ABC’s Media Watch carried the banner “Hysterical reporting stokes fears of war with China” aimed at Nine Continue reading »