Daily Archives: 12/02/2024

The 2032 Olympics in Brisbane, AUT

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Resistance is growing in Brisbane to the expense of stadium construction for the planned 2032 Olympic games there. In general, government subsidies to big stadiums benefit various wealthy interests at the people’s expense. The people of Brisbane got angry at … Continue reading →

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Three sectors not reducing reliance on fossil fuels

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*The world is reducing its reliance on fossil fuels — except for in three key sectors*: shipping, aviation and industry. In addition, agriculture causes global heating due to deforestation, fertilizer and methane from cows.

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Inadequate security on Tesla’s customer data

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Tesla faces punishment for inadequate security on customer data. Since Tesla cars snoop so much on customers, the data that can leak is more than you might expect. I recommend that before buying any car made in the last decade … Continue reading →

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Climate scientist wins defamation lawsuit

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*US climate scientist Michael Mann wins $1m in defamation lawsuit* against right-wing denialists.

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China’s control over activists in exile

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* China “threatens relatives in Tibet” to exert control over activists in exile.* China threatens relatives of dissident Chinese overseas, too.

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Running candidates against Labour

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UK voters who consider Labour too right-wing, especially in its total support for Israel’s war policy, are organizing to run candidates against Labour They have concluded, as I have, that they cannot influence Starmer-Labour except by running against it. I … Continue reading →

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Doppelgänger, Der by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821 – 1881)

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Doktor Rutenspitz fürchtet um den Verstand von Goljadkin, einem Titularrat, und verschreibt “fröhliche Gesellschaft” als Heilmittel. Goljadkin geht uneingeladen zu einer Geburtstagsfeier, und eine Reihe von Fauxpas führen zu seinem Ausschluss von der Party. Auf dem Heimweg durch einen Schneesturm … Continue reading →

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Tracts for the Times, Volume 1 by Various

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Published between 1833 and 1841, the 90 Tracts were written by various members of “The Oxford Movement”. They cover various aspects of Anglo-Catholic doctrine and other theological matters. The lead was taken by John Henry Newman (who made the largest … Continue reading →

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Kylie Minogue to receive Brits global icon award

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The singer will be the fifth recipient of the award that is “reserved for truly exceptional artists”.

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Some rich people proud to pay taxes

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Some rich people say they will be proud to pay more taxes. By raising taxes on the rich, we will make patriotic millionaires glad and the greedy bastards unhappy. Both of the sides are good.

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Chronic pain

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A survey of women in one Australian state found that 2/5 suffer from chronic pain. The main causes of this pain are affecting large numbers of people, so they should have high priority in medical research.

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Duo euthanasia

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In the Netherlands, couples who are gravely ill can now have euthanasia together and die hand in hand. I think the couple presented in the article as an example would have chosen to stay alive together if their medical problems … Continue reading →

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War on children

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*The world is waging war on its children, in an obscene mockery of international law.* The article focuses on the short term harm which is occurring in a number of regions. But let’s not ignore that it will get worse … Continue reading →

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Fascist style raids

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*Georgia police and FBI conduct Swat-style raids on “Cop City” activists’ homes.* Some of the targets have no links to any known crimes, and were not charged with crimes. Thugs are carrying out repression fascist style, with the help of … Continue reading →

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Israel and ICJ

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*Israel appears to be in breach of ICJ orders on Gaza, [UN special rapporteur] says.*

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Fast food union

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*California fast-food workers launch new union.* Bravo!

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The wrecker’s EPA plan

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*‘It would be devastating’: inside [the wrecker]’s plan to destroy the EPA.*

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Border wall injuries

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*[One] US hospital treated 441 patients with severe injuries from border wall last year.* But that’s just one sector of the wall.

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America’s Retreat from Victory; The Story of George Catlett Marshall by Joseph McCarthy (1908 – 1957)

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Senator Joseph McCarthy examines the life of General George Catlett Marshall, particularly his role in government beginning in 1945 as United States Special Envoy to China, and encompassing his role of Secretary of State in the late 1940’s. This book … Continue reading →

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Frau in Weiß Band 3, Die by Wilkie Collins (1824 – 1889)

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Band 3 von insgesamt 4 des Kriminal-Klassikers “Die Frau in Weiß” von Wilkie Collins: Das Komplott von Sir Percival Glyde und Graf Fosco gegen Laura Glyde geb. Fairlie und ihre Halbschwester Marian Halcombe scheint zu gelingen … Abwarten und auf … Continue reading →

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Urgent: Ban polystyrene foam

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US citizens: call on your senators to vote to ban polystyrene foam. If you phone, please spread the word! Main Switchboard: +1-202-224-3121

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Urgent: Citi banks on methane

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US citizens: call on Citibank to stop financing liquid natural gas.

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How much does university cost and does it boost earnings?

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Given rising costs, some students are wondering whether going to university makes financial sense.

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How does 15 hours and 30 free hours childcare work?

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All children of working parents in England will get 30 hours of funded childcare by September 2025.

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‘Unaffordable’ childcare to be debated at Stormont

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A Sinn Féin motion calls on the executive to prioritise high quality, affordable childcare.

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Shooting viral Vogue cover was ‘super-secretive’

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An image of 40 famous females will mark Edward Enninful’s final issue. But how did they pull it off?

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ASIA/FILIPPINE – Proteggere i pescatori filippini nel Mar delle Filippine occidentali: appello di cinque Vescovi

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Manila – Proteggere l’attività dei pescatori ed esperire tutti i mezzi legali per difendere la rivendicazione della nazione sul Mar delle Filippine occidentali : è quanto chiedono cinque Vescovi filippini che hanno la cura e la responsabilità pastorale di diocesi … Continue reading →

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Deadpool and Wicked trailers air in Super Bowl ads

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Fans were given a first look at the upcoming films during Sunday night’s NFL showdown.

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VATICANO – “Gesù è il sole, noi siamo la luna”. Il Cardinale Tagle celebra il Capodanno lunare con la comunità degli studenti cattolici cinesi a Roma

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Roma – La Chiesa non brilla di luce propria. Può donare al mondo solo la luce di Cristo, riflettendola sul suo corpo opaco, come fa la luna con la luce del sole. E’ questa l’immagine-emblema, ripresa dai Padri della Chiesa, … Continue reading →

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AFRICA/MADAGASCAR – Nomina del Vescovo di Morombe

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Città del Vaticano – Il Santo Padre ha nominato Vescovo della Diocesi di Morombe il Rev. Sac. Jean Désiré Razafinirina, del clero della Diocesi di Toliara, finora Rettore e Professore del Seminario Maggiore Saint Jean Baptiste di Vohitsoa.S.E. Mons. Jean … Continue reading →

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AFRICA/TANZANIA – Nomina del Vescovo Ausiliare di Dodoma

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Città del Vaticano – Il Santo Padre ha nominato Vescovo Ausiliare dell’Arcidiocesi Metropolitana di Dodoma il Rev. Wilbroad Henry Kibozi, del clero dell’Arcidiocesi di Dodoma, finora Vicerettore e Professore presso il Seminario Maggiore Holy Family a Kahama, assegnandogli la Sede … Continue reading →

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Schools consider legal advice in parent parking row

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They want people to stop using their staff car park but parents say they have nowhere safe to park.

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Monty Python star working at 80 for financial reasons

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Eric Idle told fans on social media that Monty Python was a financial “disaster”.

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Siege of Khan Yunis’ hospital, ISR

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Israel has besieged the al-Amal hospital in Khan Yunis for 18 days. It ordered people to leave, but many wounded people were unable to leave and many medical personnel would not leave their patients.

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History of deregulating Boeing

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*For the past 15 years, the government has allowed Boeing to conduct its own inspections related to many manufacturing and safety issues.* Government inspections generally exist for good reasons — reasons of safety. Getting permission to inspect their own work … Continue reading →

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How DPRK is evading sanctions

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*Cyber-attacks by North Korea raked in $3bn to build nuclear weapons, UN monitors suspect.*

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World leans toward two-state soln, Fatah

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Arguing that the US must insist Netanyahu release Palestinian politician Marwan Barghouti from prison, so he can challenge HAMAS for leadership of the Palestinians.

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AFRICA/SENEGAL – Ancora scontri per il rinvio del voto. Il Consiglio dei laici cattolici: “Rischi di destabilizzazione”

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Dakar – Tre morti e oltre 250 arresti. È questo il bilancio degli scontri avvenuti lo scorso fine settimane in Senegal contro il rinvio delle elezioni presidenziali in Senegal, deciso il 3 febbraio dal Presidente Macky Sall . Le votazioni … Continue reading →

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How Carey Mulligan stamped feminist mark on Maestro

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The Oscar-nominated actress discusses female roles and being a fan of writer Jesse Armstrong.

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Bagpuss, the old fat furry cat-puss, is 50

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The soft toy used in the BBC animated children’s classic lives a quieter life in a museum these days.

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