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March 31, 2011
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Convention Draws Hundreds!
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Peace Now’s Left Wing Convention Draws Hundreds
On Friday March 25, 2011 – Peace Now hosted a successfull convention for all the left wing in Israel.
Over 700 people attended the convention, including activists from all over the country, from political parties, NGO”s and organizations alike.
Among the key speakers were: MK Amir Peretz, MK Daniel Ben Simon, Tzaly Reshef, Colette Avital, Ophir Pines-Paz, Gal Uchovsky, MK Ilan Gilon, MK Eitan Cabel, Eldad Yaniv, MK Dov Hanin, MK Haim Oron, Hilik Bar, Didi Remez, Hanna Asweid, Joshua Sobol, Yuli Tamir, MK Isaac Herzog, Michael Byrne, Mossi Raz, MK Nitzan Horowitz, Uzi Baram, Ron Kaufman, Ran Cohen, Talia Sasson, Nadia Hilu, Naomi Chazan
It was a first time that all the movements, organizations and parties from the left managed to sit together and hold discussions on the future, the messages to be used and the options available to us as a peace camp.
The panels were organized in the shape of a “round table” so that both the speakers and the audience could have eye contact and be able to enter into the discourse together.
People taking part in the discussions did not disguise their feelings about our failures, instead they tried to accept collective responsibility and seek ways to move forward on different levels.
What was happening at the convention, under the surface, could mark a turning point in the Israeli left. Even the Labor party came in full presence (except for Shelly Yehimovitz) since they abandoned Netanyahu’s govt and Barak left, they are searching a way to return to lead the peace camp again.
Labour was open to sit with people from Hadash, Sheik Jarrah etc to discuss what they have in common and how to cooperate.
All agreed that this convention will help us all to work more productively, to reignite that hunger for change amongst the people, to work in cooperation and to plan joint actions.
For more details on issues discussed see here:WEBSITE
In the next couple of days we will be uploading to Peace Now’s Facebook page videos from the conference with English subtitles – so keep updated through our Facebook page in English.
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Cameco plans uranium trail through the heart of Western Australia – Greens
Cameco plans uranium trail through the heart of Western Australia – Greens
Media Release – Tuesday March 29th, 2011
Australian Greens Senator for Western Australia Scott Ludlam has slammed provocative plans by Canadian uranium mining company Cameco to truck uranium through several WA cities and towns.
The Cameco planned course will see up to 3,600 tonnes of uranium oxide concentrate from the Kintyre project trucked past Port Headland and though Newman, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Leonora and a number of other towns en route to the proposed Parkeston travel hub outside Kalgoorlie each year. If the hub is not completed by 2013, the uranium will be transported though Kalgoorlie itself.
“There are a significant number of freight truck accidents in Western Australia each year, but that’s just part of the concern. This is a project that goes wrong at every turn, planned by a company with an appalling history,” said Senator Ludlam.
“The mine itself is proposed for a site right next to Rudall River, alongside the Karlamilyi National Park. The site of the uranium deposit was originally part of the park and was excised in 1994, so as you can imagine it is a pristine natural area and it has environmentally sensitive wetlands in the vicinity,” said Senator Ludlam.
“Especially given the sordid and sorry history of uranium mining in Australia contaminating ground water and wetlands, this is one of the worst possible sites for a uranium mine.”
It is estimated 2,500 to 3,600 tonnes of uranium oxide concentrate will be trucked through the state each year by Cameco. The company says it will send between 55 and 70 truck convoys a year along the estimated 2000km route.
“The residents along this uranium trail will no doubt be very concerned,” said Senator Ludlam. “They have the right to say no to Cameco’s plan to transport radioactive material through their neighbourhoods.”
Media Contact: Giovanni Torre
#Australian Government should hold Chinese authorities to account on missing Australian – Greens
Government should hold Chinese authorities to account on missing Australian – Greens
Media Release – Tuesday March 29th, 2011
The Australian Greens have expressed grave concern for the welfare of an Australian writer who has vanished in China.
Novelist and online commentator Yang Hengjun, a former Chinese diplomat now based in Sydney, has been not been seen since telephoning a colleague from Guangzhou airport on Sunday with the news that he was being followed by three men.
Senator for Western Australia Scott Ludlam said Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd should raise the issue with the Chinese government as soon as possible.
“Unless Dr Yang turns up safe and sound immediately, the Australian Government must hold the Chinese authorities to account,” he said.
“Dr Yang has millions of readers and has been described as the most influential political blogger in China; his disappearance could be part of a crackdown from the Chinese government to crush any attempt by Chinese dissidents to replicate the protests that have swept the Middle East,” said Senator Ludlam.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade have advised that consular officers in Guangzhou are seeking to confirm with Chinese authorities the whereabouts of Dr Yang “as a matter of priority and provide him with consular assistance if needed”.
“Unless the efforts of consular officials meet with success very soon, Foreign Minister Rudd should raise this immediately,” said Senator Ludlam. “The disappearance of Dr Yang warrants the intervention of the Foreign Minister himself – it strikes right at the heart of those people in China who strive for a free and open society.”
Media Contact: Giovanni Torre
ABC News: More Afghan ‘kill team’ photos published
More Afghan ‘kill team’ photos published
The US military has again apologised after Rolling Stone published more photos and videos of members of an alleged rogue army unit “kill team” accused of killing Afghan civilians for sport.A week after one soldier was jailed after striking a plea bargain to testify against the alleged ringleader,…
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Corporal Jeremy Morlock was jailed for 24 years last week. (ABC)
The US military has again apologised after Rolling Stone published more photos and videos of members of an alleged rogue army unit “kill team” accused of killing Afghan civilians for sport.
A week after one soldier was jailed after striking a plea bargain to testify against the alleged ringleader, the weekly magazine published a series of graphic images and videos alongside an extensive story detailing the allegations.
The Rolling Stone pictures, under the headline “The Kill Team”, included uncensored versions of photos published by German magazine Der Spiegel showing soldiers posing with the bloodied body of an Afghan youth, holding his head up to the camera.
The accompanying story related how the youth shown in the still pictures, identified later as farm worker Gul Mudin, was picked out on January 15 last year as the first victim of the so-called kill team.
Corporal Jeremy Morlock – who was jailed for 24 years last week – and Private Andrew Holmes initially threw a grenade at the teenager before gunning him down, and pretending he had attacked them with the grenade.
The little finger of the boy’s right hand is missing, allegedly cut off as a trophy.
In the following months, Morlock, Holmes and others staged a number of such killings, according to the Rolling Stone account, citing other witnesses questioned after the killings were revealed by a fellow soldier.
The new pictures were accompanied by two videos.
One showed US troops shooting two Afghan men on a motorbike at close range, another, set to a heavy rock soundtrack, shows two men being killed in an airstrike after allegedly planting a roadside bomb.
“The photos published by Rolling Stone are disturbing and in striking contrast to the standards and values of the United States Army,” said a Pentagon statement.
“Like those published by Der Spiegel, the Army apologises for the distress these latest photos cause.”
Battling to avoid a repetition of the Abu Ghraib scandal triggered by the release of pictures of US soldiers abusing Iraqi prisoners, the Pentagon had earlier apologised after Der Spiegel’s publication of images last week.
Morlock, one of five soldiers charged with murder and tried in a military court south of Seattle, is expected to be the star witness in the court martial of the alleged ringleader, Staff Sergeant Calvin Gibbs.
- AFP
Tags: defence-and-national-security, defence-forces, law-crime-and-justice, crime, unrest-conflict-and-war, murder-and-manslaughter,afghanistan, united-states
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Media release Australia – Greens will move to strengthen flawed cluster munitions law
Greens will move to strengthen flawed cluster munitions law
Media Release – Monday March 28th, 2011
The Australian Greens have urged the Government to take a strong stand against the use of cluster munitions, after a Senate committee failed to recommend improvements to proposed legislation to outlaw the weapons.
Australian Greens Senator for Western Australia Scott Ludlam said the report of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade committee tabled late Friday night failed to recommend the removal of serious loopholes in the law that will allow Australian forces to actively assist military allies in their use of cluster munitions.
“This bill is ostensibly ratifying the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which the Government signed in 2008. The Convention clearly prohibits the use, production, transfer and stockpiling of cluster munitions, as well as banning assistance with these activities. The bill falls short of meeting the obligations of the Convention,” said Senator Ludlam.
“The bill would allow the Australian Defence Force to assist foreign powers using cluster munitions, which is precisely what the Treaty seeks to prevent. The law explicitly allows foreign forces to use Australian territory to stockpile and transport cluster bombs, and critically, there is no strong prohibition on investment in the production of cluster munitions,” said Senator Ludlam.
Senator Ludlam said the Greens will move amendments in the Senate to improve the legislation so it represents a real stand against cluster munitions.
“Cluster munitions are weapons containing multiple, usually hundreds, of explosive sub-munitions. The outer casing is designed to break open mid-air, releasing the sub-munitions and saturating an area that can be the size of several football fields. Anybody within that area, military or civilian, is likely to be killed or seriously injured. As many of the sub-munitions fail to explode on impact, huge quantities are left on the ground and remain a grave threat to anyone in the area long after a conflict ends. 98% of the victims of ‘left over’ cluster munitions are civilians. These weapons kill and main people for decades after the fighting is over. They must be eradicated.”
Media Contact: Giovanni Torre
Solar Challenge – Darwin and Northern Territory Tweeps may want to hook up with young dutch video crew – Fwd: @Sasja2 calling: Dutch student-filmcrew coming down under :-)
Hello to all Video Minded friends Down Under!
I write to y’all on behalf of 2 students and 2 teachers from a Dutch University of Professional Education, academy of creative technology. ( They study ‘broadcasting’ ) who will arrive from the Netherlands in Darwin on Tuesday, 29th of March, they’ll get them some wheels on Wednesday than travel the Stuart Highway in 20 days, filming items, footage and local interest.
They will be shooting a pre-production on the large-scale-project http://www.worldsolarchallenge.org/ that will happen in October, and a team from our university will take part in it with the most beautiful car you have ever seen: htt p://www.flickr.com/photos/57680210@N03/sets/72157626215694468/show/ witch they are building as we speak. 
a broadcastingcrew of 3 students will accompany the team in October as well, but now this crew of 4 is going on their own little adventure…:-)
We would love to be in touch with VideoMindedFolk, who like the idea of helping us out, making some simple video magic happen…
For example, we could do with some help in October to transfer fresh footage from the outback to the Netherlands as soon as possible, and we do not bring along a Satellite-broadcasting Truck…:-) So if you think you can help, let us know and we will talk more detailed? Maybe a meeting with the pre-production team can be arranged in the next three weeks, or we stay in touch trough the wonderful Social Media?
another example. Wouldn’t it be real cool if someone would film the crew during their work, than post it on YouTube so we can download it here in NL almost live?? could be just a mobilephonevideo or something…:-)
Even better would be, if people were able to film our SolarCar and its 10 (!) vehicles following it, from a mobile phone or handy cam, during the race in October, as it passes….:-) and of course immediately upload to our youtubechannel….:-) or if there would be Australian Fans, cheering on OUR team….filmed and posted, of course…:-)
that would make some cool footage to put in our daily journals, right? We need to be creative, and we need help if possible, to make this happen. We are the ‘poor’ team of the two Dutch Solar-teams, the other team is sponsored by the big energycompagny and brings along a professional film crew they just hire to do the job, and so we would love to do better than them! 
If anyone out there is near Stuart highway in the next three weeks, and willing to help and join our fun for a few hours or so, plz contact me asap i will bring you in contact with the pre-production team if possible!
Eman Al Obaidi dragged away by Gadaffi Goons in Tripoli hotel after telling reporters of her rape and abuse by Govt goons
Eman Al Obaidi dragged away by Gadaffi Goons in Tripoli hotel after telling reporters of her rape and abuse by Govt goons.
Reporters, mainly the Financial Times’ Charles Clover, tried to protect her and stop her from being dragged away. They were beaten and threatened by Libya Govt goons, some disguised as hotel staff who produced a gun and used knives to block attempts to intervene.
Charles Clover was immediately dumped at the border by the goons.
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From my dear friend and colleague Zeliha Iscel. Please tweet & email, listen in & call the show – tony
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Australia – Mining battle has just begun in South-West: Greens
March 22, 2011
Mining battle has just begun in South-West: Greens
The WA Greens have welcomed the EPA’s decision to reject the Vasse Coal project, but warn that continued exploration for coal seam gas in the South-West poses an ongoing threat to the region.
“Coal seam gas is just one of the ‘unconventional gas’ resources in WA being spruiked by the WA Government in its Strategic Energy Initiative: Energy 2031 document,” WA Greens Water Spokesperson, Alison Xamon MLC said.
“Exploration for coal seam gas, as well as shale gas, often involving hydraulic fracturing or ‘fracking,’ is already occurring in the South-West and Mid-West regions, according to company sources.
“As yet, there is no clarity from the WA Government about what, if any, chemicals are being used in these processes and what the implications may be for local water tables.
But given the extensive problems we have already seen in the eastern states from fracking, including falling water tables, groundwater contamination and uncontrolled methane leaks, we have every reason to keep an eye on this emerging industry in WA.
“In the South-West, test drilling is underway near the Kaloorup Road near Busselton and possibly other areas.
So Mr Barnett’s claims that he supports the EPA’s decision and cares about the environmental risks don’t seem consistent.
“Sooner or later, we may see proposals to mine coal seam gas or other forms of unconventional gas and the same fight to protect our water sources and private property will start all over again.
“If the media doesn’t report as widely on the next mining proposal, I wonder if Mr Barnett will be so quick to speak up about his environmental concerns,” added Ms Xamon.
For media enquiries, please contact Alison Xamon
Greens welcome new shield law for journalists
Greens welcome new shield law for journalists
Media Release – Monday March 21st, 2011
The Australian Greens welcomed the successful passage of new shield laws for journalists and whistleblowers through the House of Representatives today.
The Greens shadow spokesperson for Communications, Senator for Western Australia Scott Ludlam, successfully secured amendments to the bill in the Senate to afford the protection of the shield laws to citizen-journalists, bloggers and independent media organisations as well as news professionals from the mainstream media. The amended bill was returned to the House and was passed today with the support of all parties. Once approved by the Governor General it will become law.
“Effective shield laws for journalists and public service whistle-blowers act as an encouragement to vigilance and integrity,” said Senator Ludlam. “If journalists cannot protect their sources, we will not have people coming forward to expose wrong-doing and abuses of power.”
“Legislation in most democratic countries provides for a rebuttable presumption of journalists’ privilege. The UK, New Zealand and most US states provide legal protection for journalists’ sources.”
“This is another good example of a cross-bench initiative bringing results where the Government had stalled.”
Senator Ludlam congratulated independent MP Andrew Wilkie and independent Senator Nick Xenophon for introducing the bill.
“This legislation will not protect people making spurious or vexations claims, it will allow the courts to determine the public interest in source disclosure, and contribute to an atmosphere conducive to accountability and integrity in our public and private institutions”.
Media Contact: Giovanni Torre
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Greens MEDIA RELEASE: BARNETT PUSHING NUCLEAR FANTASY IN NIGHTMARE SITUATION – Western Australia
Robin Chapple MLC
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region
MEDIA RELEASE
BARNETT PUSHING NUCLEAR FANTASY IN NIGHTMARE SITUATION
Thursday, 17 March 2011
Premier Colin Barnett’s continuing pursuit of nuclear power for Western Australia even as radiation leaks from the Fukushima facility are appalling and out of step with his own party, Greens MLC Robin Chapple said today.
“It is truly incredible that anyone, let alone a State Premier, can continue to push for nuclear generated power in light of the tragedy unfolding in Japan,” Mr. Chapple said.
“I think that whilst events are largely speaking for themselves in terms of the safety of nuclear power, the Premier’s fantasy needs to face some harsh facts and these need to be raised systematically.”
“The Premier has said that nuclear should not be an option on fault lines. That should rule out Western Australia given that Perth is adjacent to a fault line.”
“We experience infrequent but significant seismic events such as the Kalgoorlie quake in 2010 – and as we have seen, it only takes one quake to cause a major incident and it only takes one major incident to contaminate a community”
“The Premier advises that he wants to see nuclear as an option once we have exhausted our fossil fuel supplies.”
“That in itself is an indication that the man has no vision with regards to any form of renewable energy generation and that he expects WA to remain chained to dirty energy to the bitter, unaffordable end.”
“He then wants to lock the State into an energy source that is basically an incredibly inefficient, expensive, and potentially catastrophic energy source that will dog future generations well after he is gone.”
“Nuclear is not a clean option because it generates highly radioactive waste that few countries or communities are prepared to have sitting around for thousands of years.”
“Nuclear is not a low emission energy source because the combined CO2e emissions from mining, processing and refining uranium, and the emissions from waste management are far higher than genuine renewable energy sources.”
“Nuclear is not a safe energy source, as has been made abundantly and tragically clear from its inception right up to the present moment. The industry itself is plagued with malpractice and faulty safety accounting.”
“Nuclear is also an incredibly expensive option and virtually impossible to insure without passing the cost on to the taxpayer.”
“Even Tony Abbott has said that nuclear is too expensive an option. This will be doubly true after the insurance agencies account for the Fukushima disaster.”
“Finally, the Premier has completely failed to grasp the implications of installing an incredibly water-hungry facility in a water-starved state.”
“Mr. Barnett is in the grip of a dangerous fantasy as a nightmare unfolds in the real world.”
For more information please contact Robin Chapple on 9486 8255
Robin Chapple MLC
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region
PO Box 94, West Perth WA 6872
41 Havelock Street, West Perth. WA 6005
Phone: (08) 9486 8255 | Email: Robin.Chapple | Freecall: 1800 138 610
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Australia – #mentalhealth #law – Greens media release: mentally impaired in court system
MEDIA RELEASE – 17 March 2011
Government must act on mentally impaired in the justice system
The case of Marlon Noble has once again highlighted the appalling way people who are mentally unfit to stand trial are treated in Western Australia’s justice system, WA Greens Disabilities and Mental Health Spokesperson Alison Xamon MLC says.
“Mr Noble’s tragic story, as an intellectually disabled man held without charge in jail since his arrest in 2001, is unfortunately not unique,” Ms Xamon said.
“Too many intellectually disabled and seriously mentally ill people are warehoused in our prison system because there is nowhere else for them to go.
“Under our current system, people such as Mr Noble end up spending more time behind bars than if they had been convicted of the original offence.
“Successive governments have put this issue in the too hard basket. They have failed our seriously mentally impaired.”
Under the Criminal Law (Mentally Impaired Accused) Act 1996, people considered unfit to plead can be sent to a ‘declared place’ to receive appropriate care and treatment. However, 15 years later, a declared place has still not been created.
Ms Xamon called on the Government to urgently address the issue.
“I have raised this issue in Parliament on a number of occasions, including in a motion in September,” Ms Xamon said.
“This is fundamentally about the Government refusing to prioritise and fund appropriate treatment of mentally impaired people who come before our law courts.
“The Act needs to be fixed, we need an appropriate declared place, and we need to establish a mental impairment court intervention program.
“Not only is this a matter of human rights and providing a better social outcome for vulnerable people, it would also probably be far cheaper than keeping them locked up in our expensive jails indefinitely.”
For further comment please phone Alison Xamon
Hon Alison Xamon MLC
Member for the East Metropolitan Region
Office: 62 Eighth Ave Maylands WA 6051
Postal Address: PO Box 104 Maylands WA 6931
Phone: (08) 9272 1718
Fax: (08) 9272 1719
Portfolios: Water, Urban Bushland, Mental Health, Education, Training, Industrial Relations, Employment, Occupational Health & Safety, Disabilities, Women, Children & Youth, Public Service, Community Services,Electoral Affairs, Consumer Protection, Vet Affairs, Volunteering
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Media Release: CHEVRON HOODWINKS West Australian GOVERNMENT OVER DESTRUCTIVE GORGON EXPANSION
Robin Chapple MLC
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region
MEDIA RELEASE
CHEVRON HOODWINKS GOVERNMENT OVER DESTRUCTIVE GORGON EXPANSION
16 March 2011
Greens MLC Robin Chapple today slammed Chevron’s plans to expand its massive Gorgon LNG project as a corporate hoodwink of the Barnett Government.
“This is what companies do when they want to push an environmentally unacceptable project,” Mr. Chapple said.
“They tell a government, “We will only develop part A, B, and C of a project” and then when they are entrenched in the development, go ahead with parts D, E, and F.”
“In the case of the Barnett government, it is so gas-mad that it invariably, perhaps even knowingly allows itself to be led up the garden path by the proponent.”
Mr. Chapple also said he feared further degradation of the once-pristine ecology of Barrow Island would be inevitable with such a massive expansion.
“Already we have seen the failed resettlement of endangered species – which were eaten by feral animals once moved onshore from Barrow -, the impact of vessels sinking and colliding with reefs, and the introduction of pest species such as rats and buffel grass.”
“In addition there have been an unacceptable number of critical environmental quarantine breaches with the current project and a poor DEC presence on the island.”
“Picture Barrow Island once four LNG trains are put in place – it will be a shadow of its former self.”
“Shame on Chevron for pulling this stunt, and shame on the Barnett Government for its blithe approach to environmental regulation.”
The Kimberley should be mindful of this creeping corporate expansion when considering development at James Price Point
For more information please contact Robin Chapple on 9486 8255
Robin Chapple MLC
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region
PO Box 94, West Perth WA 6872
41 Havelock Street, West Perth. WA 6005
Phone: (08) 9486 8255 | Email: Robin.Chapple | Freecall: 1800 138 610
Perth Event for Women and Infants Research Foundation ( WIRF ) – Motherhood the Muscial – WIRF’s Charity Performance
We’d be delighted if you could attend the WIRF charity performance of ‘Motherhood the Musical’ on Tuesday 29th March 2011 at 7.15pm.
Make it a "girl’s nite out" or bring him in doors (it’s an education)!
Motherhood the Musical is a joyous musical journey that takes a loving and funny look at the blessings and the perils of being a Mum. It’s all about laughing and crying, craziness and calm, smiles and tears, all wrapped up into 90 minutes of great musical entertainment. A must see for anyone who is, has, or knows a Mum. www.motherhoodthemuscial.com.auEvent Details
Motherhood the Musical – WIRF Charity Performance
When: Tuesday 29th March 2011
Time: 7.15pm to 9pm
Where: Subiaco Arts Centre , Subiaco Cost: $59.90 (great value show and includes your donation to WIRF)
To book: See attached flyer. Please quote "WIRF" when making your booking. There’s only 280 seats available so book early.A bit about us
WIRF is WA’s only independant research institution dedicated to research into women’s health. Our research spans across women’s health issues at all ages (breast and ovarian Cancer, reproductive problems, pre-term birth, mental health, menopause, diabetes and gynae health and many more). We are closely affliated with The University of Western Australia and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH). More information about WIRF is available at www.wirf.com.auWe truly hope to see you there, it’ll make all the difference, so please spread the word and bring along your friends, family and colleagues.
Thanks and kind regards,
TinaPS – If you can’t make the Fundraiser on the 29th please select one of the special support nights listed in the attached flyer.
Tina WilliamsMarketing & Development Manager
A: Carson House, King Edward Memorial Hospital,
374 Bagot Road SUBIACO WA 6008
E: tina.williams W: www.wirf.com.au
On southern Kyushu 2 #volcanoes are list
On southern Kyushu 2 #volcanoes are listed as level 3 ( do not approach #volcano ) #Japan Volcanic Information http://ht.ly/4dwHt
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Indications there may be NEW #tsunami with big aftershocks in #japan – check here 4 official updates http://www.weather.gov/ptwc/?region=1
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WordPress continues to rock! – media release – VideoPress now on iPhone, iPad, and HTML5 browsers
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VideoPress now on iPhone, iPad, and HTML5 browsersRaanan Bar-Cohen | March 9, 2011 at 3:14 am | Tags: HTML5, IOS | Categories: Features, Mobile, New Features, Video, VideoPress | URL: http://wp.me/pf2B5-1HZ |
Back in the middle of 2009, we launched our very own HD video service called VideoPress. Since then we’ve made a bunch of improvements including the ability to natively share videos in Facebook.
Today we are happy to announce a new set of capabilities that we’ve all been eager to see. Starting right now, all those great videos you’ve created and will be embedding in your WordPress.com site will play back on mobile and touch devices including iPhones, iPads, Android devices, and the new Nokia phones.
Our engineer Mike demonstrates Flash performance on Mobile Safari
VideoPress also now supports Apple’s AirPlay streaming technology to share video between supporting locally networked devices such as iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Apple TV. Videos with associated transcripts, such as WordPress TV, include WebVTT <track> data for display by supporting browsers.
But that’s not all. If you are running any of the new browsers such as Chrome 3.0+, Firefox 3.5+, Internet Explorer 9+, Safari 3.1+, or Opera 10.5+ – and have Flash disabled or not installed – VideoPress videos will automatically fallback to native HTML5 video support and playback without any issues.
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Moderates in #Israel force removal of Settlement outposts #Palestinian land – Netanyahu Forced to Listen to @PeaceNow
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Austraian surfers making their own waves to help people in need – SurfAid Launches New Website
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| SurfAid Launches New Website
Non-profit humanitarian organisation, SurfAid International, today announced the launch of their new website surfaidinternational.org SurfAid is now into its 12th year of work in the remote island chain off Sumatra, Indonesia, after being started by a group of concerned surfers in 2000. The new website includes details of all SurfAid’s programs plus blogs, video links and high quality photos from their field work. The site also outlines how you can take action to support SurfAid. You can also subscribe to receive email updates on SurfAid news and join their Facebook, Twitter and Vimeo accounts. The site was built in collaboration with Kirrily Dear and her team at Eyes Wide Open, a leading strategy, marketing and management consultancy. |
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| About SurfAid SurfAid International is a non-profit humanitarian organisation whose aim is to improve the health, wellbeing and self-reliance of people living in isolated communities connected to us through surfing. |
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Greens WA Environment alert – MEDIA RELEASE: West Australian Govt GOVERNMENT MUST KEEP SHELL AWAY FROM NINGALOO
Robin Chapple MLC
Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region
MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday 8 March 2011
GOVERNMENT MUST KEEP SHELL AWAY FROM NINGALOO
Oil and gas exploration should not be permitted near Ningaloo Reef under any circumstances, Greens MLC Robin Chapple said today.
“While I am not surprised that Shell has the nerve to propose drilling near an environmental jewel like Ningaloo, I expect the State Government to warn Shell off this proposal from the start,” Mr. Chapple said.
Mr. Chapple was responding to a proposal from Royal Dutch Shell to explore for oil and gas in close proximity to Ningaloo Marine Park.
“I do not have a shred of trust that a company with Shell’s record would take adequate measures to protect the conservation area.”
“In fact, there are no measures or regulations in existence that would one hundred percent guarantee no spills or other incidents from exploration drilling.
“As we have seen time and time again in the oil and gas industry, it only takes one accident to create an environmental catastrophe. At the distance Shell proposes to drill, any accident will inevitably impact on Ningaloo.”
“This is one of those cases where our weak State environmental processes shouldn’t even be necessary: the Barnett Government should kill this proposal right now.”
For more information please contact Robin Chapple on 9486 8255
