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Monday, 10 July

22:09

Iconic Porcupine Gorge in Central West next to be destroyed by 175 wind towers "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

More massive wind towers have been planned by the environmental vandals of the Queensland Labor Party to be built right alongside the iconic and unique Porcupine Gorge National Park in the Central West. This unwanted and unnecessary project will forever alter the surrounding, majestic landscape of the gorge and become another festering eyesore that will []

22:02

Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing C-17A Globemaster III A41-208 "Stallion 27" Missed Approach at Rockhampton Airport "IndyWatch Feed Qld"

On Thursday 6 July, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Boeing C-17A Globemaster III transport aircraft A41-208 was noted completing a missed approach at Rockhampton Airport.


File photo

It departed RAAF Base Amberley and flew directly up to Rocky where it completed the missed approach. It then returned to Amberley but via another missed approach at the Sunshine Coast.

Of interest, A41-208 was heard to be using the flight number and radio callsign of "Stallion 27".

Photo taken by Steve Vit 

20:45

Liberal MHR warns Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation bill is dangerous, blatant surveillance and censorship of the public "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

Liberal MHR Russell Broadbent says un-elected bureaucrats and politicians will decide on which social media post stays up or gets taken down. Education departments are exempt from the corporations new policy which will have huge fines and jail terms for those telling the truth. He urges every Australian to fight it as hard as they []

20:13

Kuranda Travel Help "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

Apologies in advance, I've checked tripadvisor, reddit and whirlpool, so sure this question would be asked somewhere but for some reason I've found nothing.

So I'm trying to shortlist activities for Kuranda and very stuck on what to choose:
- Koala Gardens

- Birdworld

- Rainforestation

- Riverboat cruise

- Butterfly sanctuary

I'm assuming that with a 9:30 train and a 3:30 gondola, I can only shortlist two activities. The exception being Rainforestation which will take up the whole day

On a separate note, is the Cairns aquarium or wildlife dome worth visiting at all?

I'm from Melbourne but travelling with friends from the US if that changes advice at all.

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17:58

Where did all the trees go?! "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

When I moved here in 2018/2019 there were beautiful big trees everywhere - on the stand, in public gardens, streets and in people's yards. It was one of the things I really fell in love about Townsville. But recently I've noticed almost daily that trees are missing, being "trimmed" (cut back so severely they don't grow back at all) or just completely removed, for what seems like no reason. When I contacted the council, they gave me pretty much just a PR response. Can someone please help me understand why? Why is the council hell-bent on making this place a concrete eye-sore and why are people spending thousands of dollars removing trees from their yards? I'm concerned about the ecological impact of this depletion, not just the aesthetic. Thanks!

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17:23

Custom birthday cakes. Any patisserie recommendations? "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

Looking to make a custom birthday cake for my gf. I wondered where would be the best place to go?

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15:42

Young Aussies experiencing disadvantage in post-school work or study environments "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

A recent study finds young Aussies experience disadvantage in post-school work and study transition periods. 

The report released by The Smith Family focused on the years between 2021-2022 and reveals that while engagement statistics are trending in a positive direction, concerns remain around career progression opportunities in the long term.

The Wires Isaac Brogan spoke to Anne Hampshire, Head of Research and Advocacy at The Smith Family, to gain more insight into the findings of the report 

 

Produced By: Isaac Brogan

Featured In Story: Anne Hampshire, Head of Research and Advocacy, The Smith Family

First aired on The Wire, Monday 10 July 2023

The post Young Aussies experiencing disadvantage in post-school work or study environments appeared first on 4YOU 98.5FM Capricorn Community Radio.

15:33

Sarcoma Awareness Month: Brisbanites shocking cancer diagnosis "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

Researchers and advocates are calling for greater funding to support cancer research, particularly Sarcoma, this July for Sarcoma Awareness month. 

Sarcoma is a rare and complex cancer that can form anywhere in the body, and with over 80 different subtypes, this makes funding for research vital. 

Sarcoma is not commonly diagnosed, with only 1.5% of all cancer diagnoses in Australia being Sarcoma. It typically impacts younger patients where 20% of all young cancer diagnosis are Sarcoma, and for young adults, that is 10%. 

It is known as one of the most common cancers in children, but can impact people of all ages, and speaking with The Wires Aryana Mohmood about her sarcoma journey and the need for more research is Brisbane-based mother and sarcoma survivor, Jacqui Cooper. 

Produced By: Aryana Mohmood

Featured In Story: Jacqui Cooper, Brisbane-based mother and sarcoma survivor, and Angela Hong, radiation oncologist specializing in managing patients with sarcoma

First aired on The Wire, Monday 10 July 2023

The post Sarcoma Awareness Month: Brisbanites shocking cancer diagnosis appeared first on 4YOU 98.5FM Capricorn Community Radio.

15:29

As Brisbane looks ahead to the Olympics, the survival of Brisbane parks hangs in the balance "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

The Queensland Government proposes to build a full-sized athletics warm-up track in Brisbanes Raymond Park for the 2032 Olympic Games. 

The parkland located in Kangaroo Point is one of many locations in surrounding inner-city suburbs eyed for major infrastructure changes over the coming years.

Why are the proposed plans for the parkland controversial, and what overall impact will the Olympics bring for Brisbane?

The Wires Toni Pankaluic spoke to Trina Massey, Greens Councillor for the Gabba Ward as well as local residents to find out more 

Image: Image courtesy Kangaroo Point and Districts Historical Society

Produced By: Toni Pankaluic

Featured In Story: Trina Massey, Greens Councillor for the Gabba Ward

First aired on The Wire, Monday 10 July 2023

The post As Brisbane looks ahead to the Olympics, the survival of Brisbane parks hangs in the balance appeared first on 4YOU 98.5FM Capricorn Community Radio.

15:26

Thousands of Muslims come together in Sydney to spread message of peace "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

This weekend, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community launched its 35th Annual Congress in Sydney last Saturday, discussing issues around international peace and unity. 

This year, the central topic for the conference is how to avoid the catastrophic consequences if a Third World War started.

National Radio News asked the National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Grand Imam IH Kauser, about the importance of this event and what muslims and non-muslims learned from the Congress. 

Image: Image courtesy Minhaj-ul-Quran International

Produced By: Aryana Mohmood

Featured In Story: Grand Imam IH Kauser, National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

First aired on The Wire, Monday 10 July 2023

The post Thousands of Muslims come together in Sydney to spread message of peace appeared first on 4YOU 98.5FM Capricorn Community Radio.

13:20

Army tanks rattling through Adelaide streets on Saturday causes some angst with woke reporters "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

Footage of the Australian Army marching through Adelaides CBD has gone viral, with some social media users branding the scenes disgusting and scary. Soldiers from the 1st Armoured Regiment, accompanied by two Abrams battle tanks, marched along King William Road from the Torrens Parade Ground to St Peters Cathedral on Saturday morning. The ceremony marked []

09:31

Jonovia Bridal - closed down and has my wifes wedding dress "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

As per title. Weve been phoning here and there since august last year - yeah you dress isnt ready yet.

We dropped it there to get it cleaned. Anyways, as of today, they are closed permanently. We still dont have our dress.

Does anyone know either Dominique or Allison that used to run this business? My wife really wants her dress back.

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09:03

Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest travel advice desperately needed! "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

Dear people of Cairns, I am in desperate need of some advice and some recommendations for both Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest tours, any advice and recommendations would be great.

So, in 2 weeks' time myself and my partner are coming up to Cairns for the week for a much-needed holiday and to tick both the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest off our bucket lists.

We're getting in on the night of the 18th, and we're leaving the night of the 25th.

We've already got a few things lined up, Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, etc, the only two things that we really need to sort out and decide on are, well, the two reasons we're coming up to Cairns in the first place.

The Great Barrier Reef: In an ideal world we would have done a live aboard, 2 days/1 night trip. Unfortunately, we've left it too late, and they're all booked out. So, unfortunately, we're probably going to be restricted to a day trip.

We would have loved to have gone down to Port Douglas and gone out with Quicksilver or Calypso, but unfortunately, that's just not practical.

So, effectively, we're looking for an operator out of Cairns to take us out snorkeling to the reef, with the option of an introductory dive, with our preference being to those operators that go to the nicer reefs, spend longer out there, etc.

Tour sizes don't really phase us, but obviously the smaller the better, I think that goes without saying, but given that we're only going to get one shot at this, value for money is probably key here.

One thing I've learned over the last couple of weeks whilst trying to look for a Great Barrier Reef tour provider is that you guys have pretty much identical companies, with very similar names purporting to give you very similar experiences for similar amounts of money, but some differ in very slight ways.

Two tour providers that we are considering straight off the bat are Divers Den and Dreamtime Cruises, the cultural experience is obviously a bonus, but once again, we would like a fair bit of value for money here.

The Daintree Rainforest: This one we've pretty much already got locked in, we've narrowed it down to either the afternoon/night Daintree adventure, or the premium tour that also includes Cape Tribulation.

Although I would still be interested in some advice here as well. We're not particularly interested in the beach aspect of these tours, we're probably more wanting to focus on spending time in the rainforest, hiking, animal spotting, etc.

The cruise down the Daintree River is also a key aspect of what we're looking for, however, both packages include that. We're both reptile nerds, so the more time out on the river crocodile spotting, the better.

Once again, we're more than happy to travel down to Port Douglas, but unfortunately, the car hire comp...

00:57

NEW DAWN ON BOUGAINVILLE "IndyWatch Feed Niugini"

HERBSMAN INTENA NUNA EXPLAIN HIS NGUNA JUICE

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Sunday, 09 July

23:34

NEW DAWN ON BOUGAINVILLE "IndyWatch Feed Niugini"

090723 WOMENS NATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE EASTERN CONFEDERATE LAUNCHED
NEW DAWN FM NEWS

WOMENS NATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE (WNSL) for the Eastern Confederate kicked of Yesterday at Hutzena OVAL.
Low key profile opening with 6 Women's Club participating.
The teams are,Hamatana FC, Kiara FC, Central Bougainville FC South Bougainville FC, North Bougainville FC and Buka Atolls FC.
Two women leaders vying for the North Bougainville open seat,Francisca Semoso and Jocelyn Nakin were there to witness the launching and kick off..
Though with very little support our Women were able to pick themselves to be part of this Highest Football competition run by PNGFA throughout the 4 Region,Southern ,North ,Highlands and Central..
Bougainville Football Federation President,MR JUSTIN HELELE would like to thank Francisca Semoso and Joycelyne Nakin for their support and encouragement to our girls.
BFF would like to extend it thank you to the member for South Bougainville and Minister for ICT Hon.Timothy Masiu for his continuous support to Team South.
The official kick-off was done by MS JOYCELYN NAKIN.
Results from yesterdays games are as follows, Game 1, Between KIARA FC in Yellow and Central Bougainville FC in White was won by Kiara FC 4 and Central Bougainville FC NIL.
Game 2 was between North Bougainville FC in Light Blue and Buka Atolls FC in Red.
This game was a strong game but was won by North Bougainville FC 7 and Buka Atolls FC 1.
The final game was held between South Bougainville FC in Black and Hamatana FC in Green. This game was won by Hamatana FC 2 and South Bougainville FC NIL.
ENDS

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23:02

Local birdwatchers willing to show me your favorite spots? "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

Hiya! I'm visiting Cairns for a conference in a few weeks and have some free days (July 26, August 2) to explore. I'm a biologist and birdwatcher and would love to learn more about the local birds from a local birder or birding group. If you don't like birds but want to show me other cool local stuff that's fun too! I'm into nature, rock climbing, knitting, tea drinking, and generally most things a grandma would enjoy I'm F 30 visiting from the US. Creeps please abstain from commenting :)

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21:29

Zodiac "IndyWatch Feed National"

Introduction

From time to time, someone will bring up the topic of "Zodiac." By this, they mean either "Zodiac" is one name for the MJ-12 cover-up group, or "Zodiac" is the name of a crashed UAP retrieval program. Bits of information are scattered in a number of places, so I thought it would be useful to bring together the threads of information which I have come across while researching "Zodiac."

1998 UFO Magazine

Sedge-Masters.pdf (richarddolanmembers.com)


An intriguing article appeared in the May/June 1998 (Vol.13 No.3) issue of "UFO Magazine." Titled, "Deep files Trans "X" Communique:Letter to a UFO Recruit," it is attributed to "Greg Halifax." The editor of the magazine prefaced the article with the following:

"What you're about to read is largely unverified...But that doesn't mean it's not true. It's the type of UFO information that will typically be deeply buried, then carefully studied and compartmentalized by a small faction within the intelligence community, as suits any sensitive black operation. As such straightforward corroboration is difficult at best. But UFO Magazine has the advantage of more than a decade's worth of collected bits of information and broad-based facts on which to construct some fair extrapolations, drawn from a range of sources. The following incident reflects upon one of the blackest of American covert operations - that deals directly with the UFO phenomenon."

The article

The article relates that a character called "Sedge Masters" who was recruited by the CIA and briefed on an assignment at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The briefing letter...

21:01

Aotearoa/New Zealand book tour for The Palestine Laboratory "IndyWatch Feed National"

Im looking forward to visiting New Zealand between 17 and 21 July to discuss The Palestine Laboratory. Aside from the four public events listed here, Ill also be meeting religious communities, politicians, activists and journalists.

The post Aotearoa/New Zealand book tour for The Palestine Laboratory appeared first on Antony Loewenstein.

20:59

Queensland LNP corporate stooges vote to dump outstanding senator "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

By TONY MOBILIFONITIS THE Queensland Liberal Partys ranks of limp-wristed, left-wing progressives have ganged up with the partys corporate big guns to oust a senator who has distinguished himself in standing up against government violations of basic human rights, the big pharma mafia and their mRNA vaccines and woke big business pushing the global green, []

20:32

Radio New Zealand interview on The Palestine Laboratory "IndyWatch Feed National"

My interview with one of New Zealands leading news programs, Saturday Morning with Kim Hill, to discuss my new book, The Palestine Laboratory:

Australian-German investigative journalist Antony Loewenstein argues Israel has used occupied Palestinian territories as a testing ground to develop weaponry and surveillance technology.

In his new book The Palestine Laboratory Loewenstein pulls together secret documents, interviews and contemporary reporting to argue Israel exports the resulting technology to other international conflicts.

Antony Loewenstein has written for The Guardian, and The New York Times, His books include Pills, Powder and Smoke, and the best selling Disaster Capitalism.

Antony Loewenstein is touring New Zealand later this month.

The post Radio New Zealand interview on The Palestine Laboratory appeared first on Antony Loewenstein.

20:07

I have some great news! "IndyWatch Feed National"

Hi to all my great mates! This is a group message to bring you all up to speed on what have been some quite tumultuous days for me! Last Tuesday I went to what was meant to be an innocuous, run-of-the-mill CAT scan of my heart and the arteries which...

19:08

Burleigh Bears 30 defeat SP PNG Hunters 22 "IndyWatch Feed Niugini"

 The SP PNG Hunters couldnt claim the chocolates over premiership leaders Burleigh Bears in Round 17 of the QRL Hostplus Cup, falling short 30-22 in a seesawing affair. Despite the end result however, the Hunters impressed to go toe-to-toe with one of the competition heavyweights in front of a heaving crowd at the Santos National Football Stadium.

The Bears played with an attacking mindset right from the get go, kicking short off the tee to regather and immediately apply some early pressure to the Hunters line. The proud PNG-based club defended the opening sets strongly but as fatigue set in Burleigh quickly took their advantage.


Attacking down their left edge through NRL veteran Ken Maumalo and skipper Sami Sauiluma, the Bears made good inroads down that channel in yardage before going back there in good-ball. Halfback Guy Hamilton one of the most experienced campaigners in the Hostplus Cup turned the ball back against the grain, catching the Hunters edge defenders napping to score through Sauiluma.

Hamilton was back in the spotlight just minutes later, orchestrating a right-edge movement this time from just inside PNG territory. Taking the ball deep into the defence, Hamilton made the most of a questionable decoy runner to dig into the line and float a pass over the top for winger Nicholas OMeley to score.

Five-eighth Tom Steadman added both the extras to give Burleigh a 12-0 lead after 15 minutes played.

Despite being on the wrong end of the possession and field position stats, the Hunters threatened with their limited opportunities. They made half breaks in consecutive exit sets only for some desperate scramble defence from the Bears to force an error on three occasions, stifling PNGs momentum.

Having absorbed a mountain of pressure inside the opening 20 minutes, the Hunters impressed to keep the Bears to just 12 points and they finally got reward for effort in the 26th minute.

Some astute rotations from Head Coach Stanley Tepend saw Casey Dickson and Sanny Wabo enter the fray and immediately make an impact on the game.

Dickson triggered a length of the field movement with a powerful carry and quick play-the-ball ear...

19:07

Halaman Masyarakat Adat | 9 Juli 2023 | Catatan Kusni Sulang: MENANTI NAGA MUNCUL "IndyWatch Feed Niugini"

Penyunting: Andriani SJ Kusni

Naga (bahasa Dayak, jata), lambang penguasa alam atas dalam filosofi budaya Kaharingan Suku Dayak, sculpture di taman kota di depan Kantor Gubernur Kalimantan Tengah. Foto/Dok: Andriani SJ Kusni, 2010

Waktu kecil, subuh-subuh, Kakek selalu mondar-mandir di sekitar di mana saya tidur sambil menuturkan berbagai cerita. Saban subuh ceritanya berbeda-beda dan cerita-cerita almarhum sampai sekarang masih saya ingat serta menjadi bahan berharga untuk saya telisik dan pahami ulang. Kebiasaan orang tua-orang tua bercerita ini, sekarang bisa dikatakan sirna dari masyarakat Dayaksalah satu musabab Orang Dayak menjadi asing angkatan dirinya sendiri.

Salah satu cerita Kakek itu mengisahkan bahwa pada suatu ketika, entah kapan, naga warna-warni akan muncul di permukaan sungai. Pada saat itu, seluruh pulau termasuk kampung-halaman kita akan digenangi bah besar yang menimbulkan kerusakan hebat. Tapi setelah itu, kenyamanan, keamanan, kesejahteraan yang dirindukan anak manusia, akan hadir di tengah-tengah kehidupan. Ada kehidupan baru yang manusiawi setelah musibah atau kejadian besar.

Setelah sekian puluh tahun tak kembali, di suatu hari, saya  pulang ke Kasongan, Kat...

15:53

Western Queensland - Winter 2023 Part 1: Longreach to Mt Isa "IndyWatch Feed Qld"

Chestnut-breasted Quail-thrush

We set out with much anticipation for a string of bird, mammal and other wildlife targets in far western Queensland. Unseasonal rain prevented access to some planned sites and restricted time at others. Still, it was a productive trip. We opted to travel via Mitchell and Longreach, then south-west to the Winton-Jundah Road before proceeding north. We had planned to head from there to Diamantina National Park and the Coorabulka area but rain put paid to that, so instead it was north to Cloncurry and then Mt Isa in search of grasswrens and other goodies. From there it was south to Boulia and beyond (second post to follow for the final leg). 

Black-breasted Buzzard

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11:19

War and Peace "IndyWatch Feed National"

Su-57 (militarywatchmagazine.com/)

[A series of emails from G5]

by G5

Squadrons of SU-57s

Yesterday: US-NATO shit bricks as Russia wheeled out squadrons of SU-57s led by squadrons of SU-25s.

A little infrastructure adjustment for American Ukraine, while stretching wings.

Very serious overkill, as US-NATO have literally nothing to match SU-57s.

The birth of The FA-35 being one of the great comedy theatre of world military history. Keep singing the song, and one day you might believe it. A reminder that both The NATO and US navies exist at the pleasure of unmatchable Russian Air Supremacy.

A leisurely button pushing would extinguish all US-NATO naval assets.all. They know it. The Russians know it. And they know the Russians know they know it. Why do you think US-NATO has not fired a missile into Ukraine beyond their theatre junk? Being reserved you think. Look at their disgraceful history.

US-NATO brick shitting is not a new experience. The Berlin Air...

00:54

Zelensky Cancels All Elections Becomes Dictator for Life "IndyWatch Feed National"

QUESTION: Is it true that Zelensky is canceling elections?

HZ

ANSWER: On June 22, 2023, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a dictator installed by the West to create World War III against Russia. Zelensky told the BBC that Ukraines scheduled 2023 parliamentary and 2024 presidential elections would occur only if martial law had ended by that time, as reported by the New Voice of Ukraine. Hence, he has a personal reason not to seek any peace whatsoever.

There is NO WAY Zelensky is fighting for democracy -0 this is all propaganda. He hates Russians and refuses to allow them to separate as per the Mink Agreement and, at the same time, refuses them to vote in any Ukrainian election, no less for their independence. Zelensky is an outright war criminal, and over 8 million Ukrainians have now fled their own country because he refuses to end the war and is destroying his own country all for Blackrocks investment scheme. His own people would remove him from office, so he cannot allow any election, and there is no way NATO or the USA will allow free elections in Ukraine.

 

 

There is no way this war will end without the Donbas destruction and Russias fall. It is a proxy war that the United States started. CIA chief John Brennan traveled to Kiev in 2014 and instructed them to begin the civil war. Kiev called the Russians of the Donbas terrorist because they sought independence from LKiev just as Kiev sought independence from Moscow.

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Saturday, 08 July

23:16

The Gulf War Did Not Take Place "IndyWatch Feed National"

FROM 2022: James answers an intriguing question about Gulf War embedded reporting that goes in a very unexpected direction.

23:10

Housekeeping job in Palm Cove "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

I want more than anything to vent and hear your opinions about my situation.

I arrived 3 weeks ago with my girlfriend from Sydney to Palm Cove to start working as housekeepers in a resort (kinda big, more than 30 apartments) but we have really started to feel that we are overexploited in this work, considering that my gf and I are the only housekeepers working in the resort.

This feeling started a few days ago when the manager talked with us and told us that we are cleaning slow the apartments and we should take less time. He even told us "maybe this job is not for you" but we can't understand how he expects that we clean one apartment in less than 90 minutes if all the apartments have 3 beedrooms (king and single sizes), the bathrooms, 2 balconies, kitchen, living room, etc. He pay us 30 aud per hour so the first thing we thought is that he doesn't want to spend too much money, specially after he said he is losing money with us (wtf, kinda rude imo).

With so many tasks to do per apartment and so many things to clean, with my gf we wonder if the manager is really overexploiting us or are we really not that good for the job? This is frustrating because the job is really tiring physically but looks like the manager really expect that we clean perfectly everything within little time. Also yesterday his wife asked me if today we could clean 4 appartments in 4 hours.

So just to finish, is this normal in a housekeeping job? The wage is worth it? (Not really imo). Are we really bad at this job? Since he talked with us, with my gf we use a chronometer to measure the time we take per apartment and is ok but moving between apartments also takes time and looks like the manager is not happy paying for that time (despite the fact he agreed to pay us by the hour of work)

Thank you for reading this far, I hope you can help me with your opinion!

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23:07

PM Marape Expresses Gratitude to Indonesian President Joko Widodo for highly successful one-day visit to PNG "IndyWatch Feed Niugini"

Prime Minister  James Marape extends his heartfelt appreciation to Indonesian President H.E. Joko Widodo for his immensely successful one-day visit to Papua New Guinea on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. The visit resulted in several significant accomplishments and outcomes.

Reflecting on the visit as President Widodo departed Port Moresby, Prime Minister Marape expressed his jubilation and commendation for the fruitful discussions and achievements reached during the high-level engagement.


"We are deeply honored to host President Widodo, especially considering Indonesia's remarkable position as the 16th-largest economy in the world with a nominal gross domestic product (GDP) of US$1.392 trillion and the 7th-largest by purchasing power parity (PPP) GDP of US$4.398 trillion. We are privileged to have such an economic giant as our neighbor," Prime Minister Marape remarked.

He further emphasised the significance of President Widodo's monumental visit, which focused not only on government-to-government matters but also on the core objectives of Marape's Pangu Pati: fostering economic growth and enhancing commerce and trade relations.

"The business relations between Indonesia and Papua New Guinea have reached unprecedented levels," Prime Minister Marape declared. 

"We have opened the doors for increased business-to-business engagements between our two countries."

To facilitate this collaboration at the highest level, Prime Minister Marape announced the establishment of a task force, led by Deputy Prime Minister Hon. John Rosso and International Trade and Investment Minister Hon. Richard Maru, in partnership with the Indonesian counterparts.

One of the notable achievements of the visit was the agreement for Indonesia to sponsor 2,000 Papua New Guinean students to pursue higher education in Indonesian colleges and universities. Prime Minister Marape highlighted the reciprocity of the arrangement, stating, "For every student Indonesia sponsors, we will match their support by sponsoring another student from Papua New Guinea. We aim to foster increased business-to-business and people-to-people rela...

22:36

You missed your chance! "IndyWatch Feed National"

Im sorry, the last day to register for the International Conference on Creationism was 3 July, so its too late for you. It will be held at Cedarville University, a glorified Bible college in Ohio.

Its sponsored by a fine assortment of organizations dedicated to promoting ignorance:

21:49

Variation is wonderful "IndyWatch Feed National"

Im stealing a fascinating thread on Twitter from Kathleen DePlume. In some ways, its unsurprising: if you compound the natural variation in enough parameters, youll discover that everyone is unique. Its a question of including broad tolerances, and the real question ishow broad do they have to be to accommodate 99% of humanity? And another question would bedont the remaining 1% deserve a place as well? The math is nifty but it isnt the whole of human reality.

So, did you ever wonder why car seats and seatbelts are so wonderfully adjustable? It all goes back to cockpit manufacture.

The USAF wanted to make aircraft with seats and belts fitted to the normal airman; the tolerances werent too wide, but lots of fellas are normal, right?

Wrong.

As it turned out, hilariously wrong.

You see, they measured several thousand enlisted men (just men these were the dark times before women were people) on just a few things.

Leg length, knee to ankle, hip to knee, various seat measurements. Seating height to shoulder.

Shoulder width. Arm length. Shoulder to elbow, elbow to wrist.

You get the point.

Measurements that would allow the cockpit and belts to be correct and safe, as long as they were close enough to the normal specifications.

So, after taking these measurements a great undertaking, the measures got so good at it that they could do all 38* measurements in under 2 minutes they analysed the data.

*I might be misremembering the exact number

They figured if every measurement had tolerances that fit 30% or so normal men, then theyd lose a few percent to the abnormally shaped weirdos (you know the ones people whose arms are way longer than their height, or who have tiny hands compared to their feet?) theyd still fit at least 20% of their potential pilots into the custom measured Everyman cockpits, right?

Wrong.

So, so very wrong.

How many pilots do you think fit in the normal measurements on all 38 metrics?

Go on, take a guess. Ill wait.

Actually, no I wont, because Im writing this as a thread.

Zero. The answer is zero.

Not a single soldier was within tolerances on all measurements.

Out of thousands and thousands of airmen measured, every last man was abnormal on at least one.

It turns out that while yes, arm length and leg length arent exactly independent (if youre tall you probably have long arms AND long legs), their r-value isnt anything like high enough...

21:42

Popfest transport "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

So I'm hoping to go to popfest tomorrow but have only now just figured out that there are no buses running and taxi prices seem to have been jacked up this weekend. Is there a ride share or lifts service or app that people use at all?

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21:12

Ash Kash Cause Of Death: Shocking Details Revealed "IndyWatch Feed National"

Ash Kash Cause Of Death

The untimely death of Ash Kash has left many bewildered and searching for answers. As an expert, Ill delve into the possible causes of Ash Kashs death to shed light on this tragic event.

While the specific cause of Ash Kashs death has not been confirmed, speculation and rumors continue to swirl. Its important to approach this topic with sensitivity and accuracy, considering the lack of official information available at the moment.

In such situations, its crucial to await an official statement or report from authorities to determine the cause of death. Speculation can often lead to misinformation and further distress for those involved. As we await more information on the untimely passing of Ash Kash, its essential to respect the privacy of their loved ones during this difficult time.

Please note that the details surrounding Ash Kashs cause of death are subject to investigation. It is vital to rely on verified sources and official statements for accurate and up-to-date information. As they navigate this tragic loss, our thoughts go out to Ash Kashs family, friends, and fans.

The Facts Surrounding Ash Kashs Death

With a heavy heart, I delve into the tragic circumstances surrounding Ash Kashs untimely passing. The details surrounding Ash Kashs cause of death are still unclear, leaving many of us searching for answers and struggling to come to terms with the loss. Lets examine the available information to illuminate this devastating event.

1. Limited Information:

There is limited public information about the specific cause of Ash Kashs death. Authorities diligently investigate the circumstances to determine what led to this tragic outcome.

While frustrating, the lack of concrete details requires us to exercise patience and allow the investigative process to unfold.

2. Respect for Privacy:

Its important to respect the privacy and grieving process of Ash Kashs family and loved ones during this difficult time. Speculation and spreading unverified information can be detrimental and further compound their pain.

We can support those affected by this loss by demonstrating sensitivity and empathy.

3. Remembering Ash Kashs Legacy:

Ash Kash was known for their contributions to the arts and their impact on the community. Focusing on their positive influence and celebrating their accomplishments is crucial, rather than solely fixating on their cause of death.

By preserving and honoring Ash Kashs memory, we can contribute to a narrative highlighting their artistic talents and meaningful connections.

While seeking answers and closure is natural, it is important to allow authorities and Ash Kashs loved ones the spa...

21:12

Link "IndyWatch Feed Qld"

4 birds in total resting and walking.

20:25

26,000-foot Himalayan mountain summit crumbled around 1190 CE, leaving evidence in the plains below "IndyWatch Feed National"

Earth is home to 14 "eight-thousanders," summits that top off at more than 8,000 meters, or 26,247 feet, above sea level. All of these grand mountains tower over the Himalayas, the highest place in the world. But our planet is dynamic could there have been additional peaks like these, since lost? "We wanted to know whether, 830 years ago, the Earth and the Himalayas had one more," says Jrme Lav, a geomorphologist at the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and the University of Lorraine in France. The answer, according to Lav and his colleagues, appears to be yes. In a new paper, published in the journal Nature on July 6, they've found evidence of an ancient landslide that reshaped South Asia's geography and linked that to the collapse of a peak that would have once been one of the tallest mountains on Earth. Lav says his team first spotted the fingerprints of this medieval landslide not in the Himalayas, but far to the south, near the India-Nepal border, in the...

19:57

Dutch government collapses on Friday "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

Dutch parliament house The Dutch government collapsed on Friday after the parties in its ruling coalition failed to reach an agreement on migration policy, underlining how the issue of asylum seekers coming to Europe continues to divide governments across the continent.Prime Minister Mark Rutte, who was overseeing his fourth cabinet and is one of Europes []

19:00

TIDBITS: THIS WEEKS HONOURABLE MENTIONS "IndyWatch Feed National"

User Answers

This was QUITE a week for some excellent stories and articles, so my thanks to all of you taking the time to spot and send

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16:25

Trump visa snub could have US defence ramifications for Australia down the track "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

Moronic Minister ONeil Tweeted Donald Trump Jr is a big baby who isnt very popular Next US President Donald Trump could not be blamed for ignoring Australia after his son was forced to cancel a much publicised speaking tour of Australia due to being granted a belated visa. There is absolutely no doubt in most []

16:15

Lies, Lies, and Autism, Part 3: Hypothesis of Deliberate Creation of Autism "IndyWatch Feed National"

The late excellent doctor Rashid Buttar
The late excellent doctor Rashid Buttar, Photo: DrJudyAMikovits tweet

by Mary W Maxwell, LLB

In this article, I want to create a hypothesis, or two, about the existence of a disease which was first diagnosed in 1943, called autism. It remained rare until the late 1980s, and by 2014 in the United States it was found...

15:41

The Rise and Fall of Young Global Leaders "IndyWatch Feed National"

Outta gas (from people.com)

J.G.Olsen / Financial Expositor

Thankfully, weve said goodbye to Jacinta Ardern, its high time to cast eyes to the future and our somewhat less damaged crop of Australian Young Global Leaders. Are they more than just a bunch of nouveau yuppies, with precisely captured images featuring endless winning smiles, who are they, where are they, what are they doing and who are they doing it to.

https://www.younggloballeaders.org/community?class_year=&q=&region=a0Tb00000000DCNEA2&sector...

13:52

Doctor tells real story of Afghanistan war "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

The real story of Australian soldiers in Afghanistan has not been reported By Dr Daniel Mealey Dear Australia,   You havent been told the truth.    You could be forgiven for believing the war in Afghanistan is over. Since the early days post- 9/11, the world worlds media has simply not reported the Talibans worsening []

13:16

The Robodebt Rogues Gallery "IndyWatch Feed National"

If ever there was an instance of such a hideous failing in government policy and its cowardly implementation by the public service, Australias cruel, inept and vicious Robodebt program would have to be one of them.

Robodebt was a scheme developed by the Department of Human Services (DHS) and submitted as a budget measure by the then Minister for Social Services, Scott Morrison, in 2015.  Its express purpose: to recover claimed overpayments from welfare recipients stretching back to the 2010-11 financial year.  The automated scheme used a deeply flawed income averaging method to assess income and benefit entitlements, yielding inaccurate results.  Vitally, the assumption there was that recipients had stable income through the financial year.  The scheme also failed to comply with the income calculation provisions of the Social Security Act 1991 (Cth).

The results were disastrous for the victims in receipt of crude, harrying debt notices.  The scheme induced despair and mental ruin.  It led to various instances of suicide.  It saw a concerted government assault on the poor and vulnerable.  A remorseless campaign was waged by such unwholesome types as the former human services minister, Alan Tudge, ever keen to libel the undeserving.  Media outlets such as A Current Affair were more than happy to provide platforms for the demonising effort.  We will find you, he told the program, we will track you down, and you will have to repay those debts, and you may end up in prison.

The grotesque policy eventually caught the ire of the courts, which ruled the scheme unlawful.  That, along with a change in government, eventually led to the establishment of a Royal Commission, whose findings by Commissioner Catherine Holmes were released on July 7.  They make for grim reading.

While it will take time to wade through a report running over 1,000 pages, it is fitting to single out a few of the rogues who played starring roles of lasting infamy in the robodebt drama.  Who better to start with than the former Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, whose relationship with the truth continues to be strained and estranged.

In December 2014, Morrison was appointed Minister for Social Services.  He immediately wanted to impress with his promised scalping of alleged welfare cheats and scroungers.  Wishing to make an impression he, unusually, held direct meetings with the secretary of the DHS, Kathryn Campbell, to tease out what would become the robodebt proposal.  Concern from legal officers and senior staff within the Department of Social Services (DSS) about the legal compliance of the program were ignored or dismissed.

The Commission duly rejected as untrue Mr Morrison...

12:39

Pc cafe? "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

Hey, in cairns for a week, and was wondering if there are any active pc cafe style places? Have found some online mention of older ones, but nothing recent.

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12:11

Implementation of aromatherapy, a nonpharmacological intervention, to reduce anxiety during the preoperative period. "IndyWatch Feed National"

PMID:  J Perianesth Nurs. 2023 Apr ;38(2):206-212. Epub 2023 Feb 1. PMID: 36732122 Abstract Title:  Implementation of Aromatherapy, a Nonpharmacological Intervention, to Reduce Anxiety During the Preoperative Period. Abstract:  PURPOSE: The purpose of the project was to answer the following question: Does the implementation of aromatherapy before surgery reduce preoperative anxiety in adult surgical patients undergoing elective surgery?DESIGN: This evidence-based project was a quality improvement initiative that used pre- and poststate anxiety evaluations to determine the effect of aromatherapy on preoperative anxiety among adults undergoing elective surgery.METHODS: The project team conducted a literature review to evaluate the appropriateness of using aromatherapy to decrease preoperative anxiety. The team delivered pre- and postaromatherapy State Trait Anxiety Inventory for Adults (STAIAD) Short form Y-1 questionnaire and administered an aromatherapy diffuser clip comprised of three evidence-based scented oils to determine the effect of aromatherapy on preoperative anxiety among adults undergoing elective surgery.FINDINGS: Pre- and postaromatherapy (STAIAD) Short Form Y-1 questionnaires indicated that exposure to aromatherapy significantly reduced preoperative anxiety. There was a statistically and clinically significant difference in state anxiety score after aromatherapy exposure, with a mean state change of 17.42 points (P

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06:55

International Student "IndyWatch Feed Capricornia"

I've just arrived in Townsville last week and I am struggling with finding housing. At this point my partner and I are quite desperate and any recommendations for short or long term housing would be much appreciated!

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06:50

Scott Morrison adds perjurer to his resume after findings of the Robedebt Royal Commission "IndyWatch Feed National"

Scott MorrisonFormer Prime Minister was found to have given untrue evidence under oath at the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme which means he can now add perjurer to his long list of []

06:00

Hackers Have Stolen $30 Billion In Crypto Since 2012, SlowMist Report Finds "IndyWatch Feed National"

Due to the anonymity cryptocurrencies provide, the crypto industry is known to be targeted by hackers and other malicious players. This has left many wondering just how much digital currency has been pilfered from right under the nose of the industry over the years.

 Now, the latest report by blockchain security firm SlowMist seems to have the answer. According to the recently released report, hackers and scammers have made off with a staggering $30 billion in cryptocurrency since 2012. 

Details Of The Report

The SlowMist team analyzed 1,101 hacking incidents to determine how much crypto has been stolen to date and how they were stolen. Their findings show that hackers and scammers employ a variety of methods, with the top ones being contract vulnerability attacks, rug pulls, flash loan attacks, scams, leaking of private keys, and good old phishing attacks to gain access to peoples crypto accounts and wallets. 

The most lucrative year for malicious players came in 2021 during the extended crypto hype, with over $9.7 billion stolen in 236 attacks. 

In total, the amount stolen in the last decade came up to a little over $30 billion. And given that the overall market cap of all cryptocurrencies is now at $1.14 trillion, the amount reported stolen is over 2.5% of the total market cap.

Crypto hacks

Exchanges And Ethereum Ecosystem Hit The Most

Exchanges have always long been a prime target for hackers looking to steal crypto due to their large holdings and the SlowMist report reflects that. 

In total, over 118 attacks were carried out on exchanges, resulting in over $10.9 billion being lost. The biggest of these could be traced back to the $534 million lost in the 2018 Japanese exchange Coincheck hack and the 2014 Mt. Gov hack resulting in a loss of over $473 million.

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04:57

Thunder Mountain Medical Waste Gasifier Proposed for Jackson County, WV "IndyWatch Feed National"

Medical waste collection, handling, processing and disposal are all challenging operations

WV-DEP to Hold Public Meeting and to Extend the Public Comment Period

From the Division of Air Quality, WV DEP, Charleston, WV, June 7, 2023

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protections Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will hold a virtual public meeting on Thursday, July 20, 2023, to provide information and receive comments regarding Thunder Mountain Environmental Services LLCs air quality permit application.

Thunder Mountain Environmental Services has proposed to construct a waste to energy facility, which will consist of converting medical waste to a synthetic gas by means of a gasifier, to be located at 5334B Point Pleasant Road, Ravenswood, Jackson County, West Virginia, at 39.923499 latitude and -81.795688 longitude.

The WV DAQ will hold the public meeting virtually at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Instructions for providing oral comments at the virtual public meeting are provided below. Representatives from the WV DAQ will conduct the meeting regarding the construction application submitted by Thunder Mountain Environmental Services on June 2, 2022.

To participate online or by telephone, registration is required by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

To register, please complete the registration form at: https://forms.gle/u5KFk3Y3REATHgDE8.

To register to provide oral comments, please indicate yes you want to provide oral comments on the record when you register. A confirmation email will be sent with information on how to join the public meeting. If you do not have internet access and want to register to participate via telephone, please contact Nicole Ernest at (304) 926-0499 x41256. Oral comments are limited to five (5) minutes. Video demonstrations and screen sharing by commenters is not permitted.

Written comments on this Project R13-3563 must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023:
Email written comments to Edward.S.Andrews@wv.gov with Thunder Mountain Environmental Services Comments in the subject line, or
Mail hard copy comments to Edward Andrews, WV Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality, 601 57th Street, SE, Charleston, WV 25304.

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03:00

Uber, DoorDash Sue New York City Over Minimum Wage Law "IndyWatch Feed National"

Uber, DoorDash Sue New York City Over Minimum Wage Law (Maria)

The author writes, Uber Technologies Inc., DoorDash Inc. and other app-based food delivery companies filed lawsuits on Thursday seeking to strike down New York Citys novel law setting a minimum wage for delivery workers. The companies filed separate complaints in New York state court claiming the law, which takes effect July 12, is based on a misunderstanding of how the food delivery industry works. Grubhub Inc joined DoorDash in its lawsuit. The law will require companies to pay delivery workers $17.96 an hour, which will rise to nearly $20 in April 2025.

 

The New Power Couple Taking on Wall Street: J.D. Vance and Elizabeth Warren (Sean)

From Politico: Sen. J.D. Vance the Trump-backing former venture capitalist is trying to lead Republicans in a new cause: cracking down on big banks. Following a Senate campaign in which he pledged to prioritize rural America over titans of industry, the Ohio lawmaker is using a seat on the Banking Committee to flex his populist bona fides, teaming up with Democrats including Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Dick Durbin of Illinois on bills that the industrys biggest players despise while championing legislation that protects smaller banks.

 

Texans Die From Heat Exhaustion After Governor Bans Water Breaks (Dana)

From the Texas Observer: As a part of a bill critics have dubbed the Death Star bill an expansive law that preempts legislation in eight key areas of local government the Legislature has overridden local ordinances that require giving workers water breaks. Otherwise known as House Bill 2127, it was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 6. Since then at least four workers have died after collapsing while laboring in triple-digit heat: a post office worker in Dallas, a utility lineman in East Texas, and construction workers in Houston and San Antonio. While the precise nature of the worker deaths is being investigated, hyperthermia is the likely cause. Climate scientists have projected that Texas summers will get increasingly hot if.....

02:29

By Way of Crossword Clue: The Ultimate Guide to Solving Puzzles with Ease "IndyWatch Feed National"

When it comes to solving crossword puzzles, deciphering the clues is key. Each clue is carefully crafted to guide you towards the correct answer. By understanding how crossword clues are structured, you can improve your chances of solving even the trickiest puzzles. Lets dive into the world of crossword clue deciphering!

  1. Interpreting the Wordplay: Crossword clues often contain clever wordplay that leads you to the answer. This can include anagrams, puns, homophones, or other forms of linguistic trickery. By identifying these wordplay elements, you can uncover the hidden message behind the clue.
  2. Recognizing Clue Types: Crossword clues fall into different categories, such as synonyms, antonyms, or homonyms. Synonym clues use words with similar meanings to the answer, while antonym clues do the opposite. Homonym clues play with words that sound alike but have different meanings. Being aware of these different clue types can help you narrow down your options.
  3. Considering Contextual Clues: Sometimes, crossword clues provide context that can guide you towards the answer. This can be specific locations, historical references, or even pop culture tidbits. By paying attention to these contextual clues, you can make educated guesses and fill in the missing pieces.
  4. Using Crossword Dictionaries: Crossword-solving tools like crossword dictionaries are invaluable resources. They allow you to search for words based on length, pattern, and definition, helping you find the answers that match the clue. These dictionaries provide an extensive database of words commonly used in crossword puzzles.
  5. Crossword Puzzle Solving Strategies: As you practice solving crossword puzzles, youll develop your own strategies for tackling tricky clues. Some experts suggest starting with the shorter words first to unlock the longer ones. Others recommend solving the clues youre confident about first, then using the surrounding letters to help with the rest. Experiment with different approaches to find what works best for you.

By familiarizing yourself with these strategies and techniques, youll become a more proficient crossword solver. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep challenging yourself with new puzzles. Happy solving!

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02:03

Earth's Jet Streams Look as Chaotic as a Van Gogh Right Now, and That's a Big Problem "IndyWatch Feed Qld"

Earth's Jet Streams Look as Chaotic as a Van Gogh:

The currents of air that wrap around our planet are becoming unrecognizable to climate scientists.

Some have even compared the chaotic pattern of the jet streams to a Van Gogh painting.

The southern part of the jet stream over North America has completely broken apart and is currently trapped in a vicious revolution that has triggered an off-the-chart heatwave.

While it's normal for the air currents to stop, split apart, recombine and flow in opposite directions, on average these tropospheric air streams are typically quite continuous over long distances with an overall west to east flow.

The current fragmentation is unlike anything specialists have seen before.

[...] Jet streams are known to get 'blocked' on occasion, trapping weather systems in certain regions for days on end. But recent evidence suggests climate change could cause more blockages than usual by slowing down jet streams so they break apart, causing chaotic weather on the ground.

That seems to be what's happening right now in North America, and it's not just climate change that's contributing.

Mann explains that El Nio has likely exacerbated the situation, too.

"I'm honestly at a loss to even characterize the current large-scale planetary wave pattern," he tweeted.

Even the average layperson can clearly see the differences when comparing a normal pattern of jet streams to what's occurring today.

[...] In the past, strange jet stream patterns in Earth's atmosphere have coincided with extreme weather events in both the northern and southern hemispheres, although usually not in both at the same time.

Right now, though, even the southern hemisphere's jet streams look out of whack, experts note.

[...] "It is now clear that Earth's climate system is way out of kilter and we should be very concerned," Central Queensland University Environmental Geographist Steve Turton explained for The Conversation.

From pole to pole, the winds of change are here. The climate crisis is no longer a future problem. It's happening now, right before our eyes.


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01:32

Degraded, but not defunct: Modified land still has wildlife value, study says "IndyWatch Feed National"

Humans have transformed the planet to a staggering extent. Studies estimate that, as a species, weve modified at least three-quarters of the Earths land surface. Over time, vibrant mosaics of forest, grassland and wetland have been replaced with our road networks, bustling cities, and industrial-scale pastures, plantations and croplands. With so much of the globe under our influence, more focus needs to be placed on recognizing and preserving the biodiversity value of human-dominated landscapes, says an international team of researchers in a new review study published in Global Ecology and Conservation. The idea that we can have nature conservation of biodiversity in some parts of a landscape, country, or continent, and then have our food production landscapes and human-dominated landscapes in separate areas, I think is a bit ridiculous, study co-author Ben Scheele, an ecologist at Australian National University, told Mongabay. We really have to be serious about having wildlife in areas that are heavily human-modified. To this end, Scheele and his colleagues from Australia and the United States present a new conceptual framework, based on ecological theory, which they say will help resource managers and conservation biologists anticipate how species living in modified landscapes are likely to respond to repeated and rapid changes in land use. Natural forest abuts an oil palm plantation in Sumatra, Indonesia. The large old trees are vital for species survival as surrounding land is converted from one human land use to another. Image by Rhett A. Butler for Mongabay. While individual species responses willThis article was originally published on Mongabay

01:29

Republicans Are Soooo Over Democracy, Poll Shows "IndyWatch Feed National"

Republican voters are done with democracy. Almost 4 in 10 of them are extremely dissatisfied with the way democracy is working in the United States, and another 35 percent expressed at least some dissatisfaction with the current system, according to a recent poll.

A mere 19 percent of Republicans answered the question by saying that they are at least somewhat satisfied with US democracy, which is a stunningly low number.

What is even more remarkable is that the views of GOP voters on the issue are deteriorating rapidly. YouGov, which conducted the poll, had asked the same question a year ago, and the results were quite different.

In 2022, Republicans were evenly divided on the question. Since then, their satisfaction with US democracy has cratered.

This could have different reasons.

For one, the Big Lie continues to spread among Republicans. That isnt particularly surprising since the partys standard bearer, former President Donald Trump, remains obsessed with his loss in the 2020 election and continues to spread falsehoods about it.

He has plenty of help. For various reasons, many GOP officials also keep casting doubt on the integrity of American elections. In addition, spreading the Big Lie is where the money is for the various right-wing propaganda outlets and influencers who make their living in the multi-billion-dollar outrage industrial complex.

The Sorry State of the GOPs Performance Artist Caucus

In addition, even though this was never supported by polling, Republican voters were promised a red wave in the 2022 midterm election.

Instead, they barely won the House and, in spite of having a favorable map, could not take over the Senate.

What is interesting about the new poll is that the people who actually have a right to feel at least somewhat dissatisfied about US democracy have the most positive attitudes about it.

Black and young Americans, two voting blocs that Republican-led states are routinely trying to disenfranchise, are the only demographics in which a plurality of people feel at least somewhat satisfied with elec...

00:30

Weekend long read "IndyWatch Feed National"

1) Globes carries an interview with Dr. Michael Barak of the ICT on the topic why Jenin has become fertile ground for terror.

Since the start of 2023, Hamas and Islamic Jihad leaderships have injected millions of shekels to encourage the continued intensification of terrorism in the Jenin region. []

Although the activity of these two terrorist organizations is international, how have they managed to provide millions of shekels in six months to their operatives in Jenin? The answer begins in Syria and Lebanon. Both Hezbollah and the Assad regime rely on revenue from the export of the psychostimulant drug Captagon.

2) The ITIC reports on a Hamas lawfare campaign.

Al-Jazeera TV reported Israel was being sued in the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for a giant suit of $250 billion by a group of European lawyers. They represent eight members of the Palestinian Legislative Council (PLC) in the Gaza Strip who initiated the suit for damages resulting from the alleged crimes Israel committed against the residents of Gaza beginning in 2007, especially the damages caused by the siege they claim is imposed by Israel. The amount of the claim is based on a document issued by the UN several years ago claiming the damages to the Gaza Strip between 2008 and 2018 totalled $16.7 billion.

3) At the Alma Center,...

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23:30

When Will Bitcoin Rocket To The Moon? Price Analysis "IndyWatch Feed National"

In the Bitcoin space, one question echoes persistently through the minds of enthusiasts and investors alike: When will Bitcoin rocket to the moon? While no one knows the answer, there are on-chain metrics and historical patterns that can be followed to track down the answer.

Bitcoin Price Analysis: When Will BTC Break Out?

Over the last two weeks, the Bitcoin price has been in a sideways trend. After the Bitcoin bulls were able to turn the tide at $24,900, the price has risen by more than 25%. Since then, however, BTC has been trading in the range between $29.800 and $31.300. Neither bulls nor bears have been able to gain the upper hand and break out of the trading range in higher time frames.

Bitcoin price

The renowned crypto trader and analyst Rekt Capital believes that all it takes is a positive catalyst to current BTC price action. According to him, Bitcoins current sideways trend within a tight range is a mere step away from its ultimate demise. He affirms that a BTC downtrend is only ever one positive catalyst away from ending. And a BTC uptrend is always one negative catalyst from ending, adding:

BTC has performed a bullish Monthly close but is primed for a healthy technical retest at ~$29250. With price currently around $30200 I wonder what negative catalyst will soon emerge to facilitate this technical retest.

On-chain analyst Axel Adler Jr echoes this view and points to BTC total transfer volume as indicator for a massive breakout move. While the exact timing remains elusive, Adler Jr suggests that the moonshot could be triggered by a significant event such as the...

22:15

UFO-hunting Harvard scientists say debris from unidentified object that crashed into Pacific Ocean in 2014 appears 'artificial in origin', could be remnants of an 'interstellar spacecraft' "IndyWatch Feed Niugini"

Tiny metal fragments recovered from an interstellar object that crashed into the Pacific Ocean appear 'artificial in origin', scientists say. A Harvard duo recovered 50 unusual iron spheres after tracking down the unidentified object, known as IM1, off the coast of Papua New Guinea last week as part of a $ 1.5 million underwater search mission. New lab analysis of the metal spheres reveals they are 'anomalous' and stronger than any observed meteor produced by nature, according to Professor Avi Loeb, former chair of Harvard's astronomy department who led the research.

20:00

Publisher blacklists authors after preprint cites made-up studies "IndyWatch Feed Niugini"

Henrik Enghoff

Last month, a millipede expert in Denmark received an email notifying him that one of his publications had been mentioned in a new manuscript on Preprints.org. But when the researcher, Henrik Enghoff, downloaded the paper, he learned that it cited his work for something off-topic.

Stranger still, the authors of the now-withdrawn preprint, a group of researchers in China and Africa, also referenced two papers by Enghoff that he knew he hadnt written. It turned out they didnt exist.

Ive never had anything like this happen before, Enghoff, a professor at the Natural History Museum of Denmark, in Copenhagen, told Retraction Watch.

Flabbergasted, Enghoff reached out to David Richard Nash at the University of Copenhagen. A few months prior, Nash had been experimenting with OpenAIs ChatGPT, an artificial-intelligence chatbot, to see if it could be used to find scientific literature. He asked the bot to provide him with recent references on the butterfly species he works with. It came back with 10 plausible-looking papers, only one of which existed, Nash told Retraction Watch.

After learning of Enghoffs case, Nash emailed Preprints.org, a free preprint server owned by the scientific publisher MDPI. He explained that he had looked up five random references in the preprint and found that all of them were fictitious. He also hinted that generative artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT could have been at work, adding:

I suggest that you contact the authors directly and ask for an explanation (and hopefully a retraction and apology to the affected authors of these fake references), and also review your policies regarding accepting AI-generated textxs [sic] and references.

In correspondence shared with Retraction Watch, Ll...

07:30

Antidepressants Can Cause Chemical Castration "IndyWatch Feed National"

From Maryanne Demasi Reports: Antidepressants can cause severe, sometimes irreversible, sexual dysfunction that persists even after discontinuing the medication. Sufferers have described it as chemical castration a type of genital mutilation caused by antidepressants, mainly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The condition is known as post-SSRI sexual dysfunction (PSSD), a condition largely unrecognised, and the true incidence of which is unknown.

David Healy, psychiatrist and founder of RxISK.org said, I saw my first patient with PSSD in 2000, a 35-year-old lady who told me that three months after stopping treatment, she could rub a hard-bristled brush across her genitals and feel nothing. Josef Witt-Doerring, psychiatrist and former FDA medical officer said, This condition is so devastating that it will cause serious changes to your life and to those around you.

It happened to Rosie

In 2020, during protracted Covid lockdowns in Melbourne, 23-year-old Rosie Tilli felt an increasing sense of anxiety and depression. Her psychiatrist prescribed a low dose of Lexapro (escitalopram), an SSRI to help Rosie calm down, assuring her that if she experienced side effects, theyd go away once she stopped the medication. Soon after taking the medication Rosie felt emotionally blunted, but took it as a positive sign. At first, I thought it was great because it felt like the medication was working. But then I couldnt feel my emotions, I couldnt cry, I had no sexual desire, and my genitals went numb.

After four months, Rosie decided to slowly wean herself off the medication. Some of her symptoms improved and the fog lifted, but over the next two years her libido faded to nothing. It has been two years of hell. Now, I have no sexual function. Im numb down there. I cant have an orgasm. It feels like my soul has just been vacuumed out of my body. I feel completely asexual, said Rosie. She sought help from various professionals, but none believed it could be the antidepressant because the drug had already left her system. They concluded it was all in her mind.

Rosie went to a local youth centre for help, but they ended up sectioning her under the Mental Health Act with an Involuntary Treatment Order, insisting she take antipsychotic medication. I refused to take an antipsychotic because I knew I wasnt psychotic. Instead, they forced me to take another antidepressant against my will in order to leave the facility, said Rosie. It was the most traumatic thing Ive ever been through in my life. I fel...

02:36

How to Treat Varroa Mites Naturally (without burning beehives!) "IndyWatch Feed National"

How to eliminate a varroa mite infestation naturally while preserving the safety of the bees and integrity of the colony. As a new beekeeper, I was horrified to recently learn of an inflexible government policy in Australia that is mandating the burning of beehives with gasoline for potential varroa mite infestations. This is the case

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02:30

PFAS Report puts FDA in Cross-Hairs "IndyWatch Feed National"

Our report showing supermarket kale to be contaminated with toxic chemicals is getting picked up far and wide. Help us maintain the momentum and call for a ban on toxic PFAS forever chemicals. Action Alert!

Last week, we launched a national campaign on the back of our pilot study showing 7 of 8 supermarket kale samples to be contaminated with PFAS forever chemicals, suggesting much wider contamination of our food supply with these chemicals than the FDA wants to acknowledge. We know PFAS, or polyfluoroalkyl substances, are already being found in alarming amounts in drinking water, in the air, and in thousands of consumer products. We also know that they persist in the environment, accumulate in the human body, and are linked to a host of negative health outcomes. Thats why weve used our pilot study as a springboard to launch a campaign calling for the federal government to issue a ban on the over 12,000 chemicals that fall under the PFAS category.

Our study has already started making waves. It has been picked up by news outlets around the world, including major outlets like The Guardian, The New York Post, and HealthNews. Rob Verkerk, PhDfounder of the Alliance for Natural Health and ANH-USAs Executive and Scientific Director who has headed up the workwas also on Ron Hoffman, MDs Intelligent Medicine podcast to discuss the report. You can find a comprehensive list of media outlets which have covered and discussed our report below.

U.S. regulatory agencies have proven themselves incapable or unwilling to meaningfully address the extensive PFAS contamination. We need to create a groundswell of grassroots support for a ban on PFAS chemicals as soon as possible. Visit the reports landing page to send a message to your state and federal....

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