Imagine being in Sderot, Israel and hearing Hamas rockets land near your home. You’re scared, you instantly take mental stock of your family members’ locations. Then you hear gunfire. Screaming. You recognise a scream. A few minutes later, you’re holding your daughter’s corpse. She’s still warm and will be for a while yet, but she […]
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–What do we want?!
–WAGES.
–When do we want them?!
–NOW.
–What do we need?!
–BATHROOMS.
–When do we need them?
–NOW.
–Now, as in “without any further delay in negotiations” or now, as in “right this minute”?
–NOW, AS IN RIGHT THIS MINUTE.
–Is it an emergency?
–YES.
–One or two?
–POOPING.
–And we really can’t hold it?
–NO.
–Why didn’t we go earlier?
–WE DIDN’T HAVE TO GO THEN.
–Okay, no problem. Is the coffee shop across the street still letting us use their bathroom?
–YES.
–Then why don’t we go there?
–THEY DON’T OPEN FOR FIVE MINUTES.
–Jesus, we can’t wait five minutes?
–NO.
–Are we okay?
–NO.
–What’s wrong?
–DIARRHEA.
–What did we eat?
–NOTHING.
Officials are refusing to roll out vaccines to most people under the age of 65, despite warnings of a major outbreak this winter, Karam Bales reports
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As a recent editorial in the Financial Times pointed out, the era of low interest rates is well and truly over. What does this mean for global capitalism? In the years between 2008 and 2022, the world became accustomed to extraordinarily cheap money. It all started when central banks cut interest rates following the financial […]
Only last December, Sir Keir backed plans for a "new second chamber" which would have "electoral legitimacy".
Israel may see Hamas' offensive as a chance to change the 'strategic reality' of the region - which could lead to a wider conflagration
I share Blanchard’s vision that “The pursuit of a widely accepted analytical macroeconomic core, in which to locate discussions and extensions, may be a pipe dream, but it is a dream surely worth pursuing”. But he—and Neoclassical economics in general—err with the false belief that “Starting from explicit microfoundations is clearly essential; where else to … Continue reading "The Macrofoundations of Macroeconomics"
David Sirota speaks with Media Matters’ Allison Fisher about media mogul Rupert Murdoch’s damage to the climate movement.
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The American surveillance state is a public-private partnership.
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An analysis shows that the top 2% of male earners saw strong pay growth after 35. For the bottom 2% and the median worker, the pace declined or plateaued.
Socialists have been hotly anticipating the end of capitalism since at least 1848, when Marx and Engels published The Communist Manifesto – but the Manifesto also reminds us that capitalism is only too happy to reinvent itself during its crises, coming back in new forms, over and over again. Now, in Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism, Yanis Varoufakis – the “libertarian Marxist” former finance […]
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She urged the companies to "insure our future" and cut ties with global fossil fuel giants
START your fundraising now for The Amazing Scavenger Hunt Scramble in support of Coffs Harbour Youth Community Radio 104.1 CHYFM. “We are launching The Amazing Scavenger Hunt Scramble now for those interested in being part of this event, with plenty of time to get their team together and start fundraising,” 104.1 CHYFM Station Manager Angie...
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DARWIN-BASED artist Alana Hunt has been announced as the winner of the STILL: National Still Life Award 2023. Announced at the exhibition’s opening event on Saturday 7 October at Coffs’ Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM), Alana Hunt’s winning work ‘… and fled swiftly (i and ii) 2022’ is a photographic digital print awarded the prize...
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“INCREDIBLY rewarding” is how legendary local surfboard maker Mitchell Rae describes being inducted into the International Surfboard Builders’ Hall of Fame. “I am truly honoured,” Mitchell told News Of The Area. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us –...
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A MORNING tea was held recently to celebrate Pauline Cahill, a treasured member of QUOTA Pacific Coast who passed away in March 2023. QUOTA hosted the tea at Shearwater Lodge with members of the Board attending to share memories. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone...
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THE Men’s Health Education Rural Van (MHERV) is back on the Coffs Coast providing free basic health screening. It will be in Sawtell in First Avenue on Friday 13 October and at Bunnings Coffs Harbour on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 October from 9:30am until 3:30pm. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth...
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IT’S MACRO Muster time and the organising environmental charity, OzGREEN, is inviting residents to participate. The citizen science event in Bellingen takes place on Friday 20 October from 4:00pm until 6:30pm, followed by a free community dinner. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us –...
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HUNGRY people in Coffs Harbour filled their tummies on October’s Labour Day public holiday, a day traditionally uncatered to the hungry. Feeding those who do not have access to food kitchens on public holidays is a new venture for Coffs Harbour Lions Club whose members are keen to stave off starvation for the vulnerable around...
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