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Coffs Harbour residential areas missing out on footpath funding

https://www.newsofthearea.com.au/coffs-harbour-residential-areas-missing-out-on…
Created
Fri, 09/02/2024 - 16:07

“WHERE are our pathways?” This is the question on the lips of residents who live in and around Beryl Street, Mackays Road and Frances Street in Coffs Harbour. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au Over the...

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He’s Still At It

https://digbysblog.net/2024/02/08/hes-still-at-it/
Created
Fri, 09/02/2024 - 11:30
Trump must destabilize the electoral system wherever possible in order to keep his fragile psyche from breaking. Trump pretty much has the nomination all wrapped up but he is still obsessing over Nikki Haley and he’s busily trying to rig an irrelevant primary even though he really doesn’t have to: Donald Trump has spent much of the past week fixated, of all places, on Indiana, accusing elections officials here of conspiring against him to help his rival, Nikki Haley, in a Republican presidential primary that won’t take place until May. The complaints are baseless, elections officials say. Worse, they and Trump’s opponents warn, with the former president raising alarms even in a state like deep-red Indiana, they look like a test run by Trump and his allies to undermine confidence in the election in November. “Trump is reinforcing a narrative where the only acceptable outcome is his victory, thus preemptively delegitimizing any electoral defeat,” said Joshua Claybourn, a Republican attorney from Evansville and former GOP delegate from the state.

Mamas, Don’t Let Your Girls Grow Up To Be Buff

https://digbysblog.net/2024/02/08/mamas-dont-let-your-girls-grow-up-to-be-buff/
Created
Fri, 09/02/2024 - 10:00
Some psycho busy-body might decide she needs to have her genitals checked. This makes me see red. And it’s all in the name of “protecting” girls: A Utah high school student needs police protection after a state school board member publicly singled out and suggested the student was transgender — without evidence — inciting threats from her followers on social media. Natalie Cline later apologized — but not before many commenters personally attacked the player, the student’s school district had to provide extra security for her,and the lawmaker who wrote the state’s anti-transgender athlete bill weighed in sharing private information possibly in violation of her own measure. The latest post from Cline, who has repeatedly come under fire for her controversial posts, came late Tuesday, setting off 16 hours of hateful speculation that continued even after she deleted it Wednesday afternoon. It also prompted a strong statement from Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson condemning Cline’s “unconscionable behavior” and calling for the school board to take action against her.

The Colorado Case Thuds

https://digbysblog.net/2024/02/08/the-colorado-case-thuds/
Created
Fri, 09/02/2024 - 07:00
If you want analysis of today’s Supreme Court arguments in the Colorado Ballot case, just turn on any cable news show and you’ll get a snoot-full. They all pretty much come to the same conclusion: Trump will win this one, the only question is whether it will be unanimous or near unanimous. The justices were all “skeptical” apparently. Here’s Ian Millhiser at Vox which I think represents the overall view. But he makes the case that Trump’s lawyer was absolutely terrible and it won’t make any difference: Two things were obvious Thursday morning in the Supreme Court, where the justices pondered whether former President Donald Trump is disqualified from seeking the presidency because of his role in inciting the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol. One is that Jonathan Mitchell, the lawyer representing Trump, was in way over his head. During Mitchell’s time at the podium, the justices took turns ripping apart his arguments — or even criticizing him for abandoning stronger legal arguments in favor of weaker ones.

The Top 6 Benefits of Attending DrupalCon Portland 2024

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Created
Fri, 09/02/2024 - 06:51

DrupalCon Portland 2024 promises to be an unmissable event for web developers, designers, and business professionals invested in the Drupal ecosystem. As one of the most significant gatherings in the Drupal community, the conference offers a variety of benefits that extend beyond just technical knowledge. From networking opportunities to staying ahead in the rapidly evolving digital landscape, attending DrupalCon Portland can be a game-changer for professionals. Let's explore 6 of the top benefits of being part of this transformative event!

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DrupalCon is renowned for bringing together thought leaders and experts in the Drupal community. Attendees will have the chance to gain insights into the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in web development, ensuring they stay at the forefront of the industry.

Two Cheers for Circularity

https://steadystate.org/two-cheers-for-circularity/
Created
Fri, 09/02/2024 - 05:36
by Gary Gardner

Here’s some bad news for folks who see a circular economy as a way out of the polycrisis: Trends in global materials use, which recently bent modestly in the direction of circular flows, are flattening once again. The Circle Economy Foundation in Amsterdam reported in January that secondary materials amounted to only 7.2 percent of all materials in the global economy in 2023, down from 9.1 percent in 2018.

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Shhh. Don’t Tell Anyone, But Immigration Is Good For America

https://digbysblog.net/2024/02/08/shhh-dont-tell-anyone-but-immigration-is-good…
Created
Fri, 09/02/2024 - 05:30
The WaPo’s Jeff Stein: Due largely to an unexpected surge in immigration, the U.S. economy will be about $7 trillion larger – & federal revenues about $1T bigger – the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday  That impact is over 10 years, to be clear. It does not take into account any legislation that Congress may or may not approve  Here’s the CBO statement cbo.gov/publication/59… CBO Director Phillip Swagel: “More workers means more output, and that in turn leads to additional tax revenue”  Who knew that immigrants during full employment would be so good for the country? Why, these people are paying taxes and everything! I’m sure you have noticed that none of the objections to “the invasion” include the usual lament of “they’re stealing out jobs!” because even they know how fatuous that is in this situation. They have exposed their true reason: they aren’t white. The anti-immigrant fervor is all about allowing people who don’t look like them to come into the country and put taco trucks on every corner. This is what they hate. And it’s obvious.