#israel Closing Down Peace Now in 2012?

3 protestors killed by #Indonesia over #australia #mining ABC News: Australian miner tight-lipped over deaths

Australian miner tight-lipped over deaths
The Australian resources company at the centre of fatal anti-mining protests in Indonesia says it has informed the stock exchange of the deaths of protesters.

Arc Exploration is searching for gold on the island of Sumbawa, east of Bali.Video shot by an Indonesian television station emerged yesterd…

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@SenatorLudlam : Australia has a national housing supply council, we need a national #housing supply strategy

Australia has a national housing supply council, we need a national housing supply strategy

Media Release: Senator Scott Ludlam, Wednesday December 21st, 2011

The growing crisis in affordable housing must be met by a national housing strategy, the Australian Greens said today as new figures revealed a huge and worsening crisis in affordable housing.

Australian Greens housing spokesperson, Senator for Western Australia Scott Ludlam, welcomed the release of the National Housing Supply Council’s State of Supply Report and called on new housing minister Robert McClelland to tackle the crisis head on.

“We have a national housing supply council, but no national housing supply strategy. We need to see a commitment from the Government to providing the programs and the funding needed to fill the huge shortfall in affordable housing availability.

“Rent and house prices have torn away from wages and the CPI: From 2001 to 2011, full-time average weekly earnings increased by less than 60 per cent, while house prices in Perth rose by 195%.

“Rents have increased at more than triple the rate of inflation, and while house prices have softened marginally this year – rents continue to rise dramatically. The report cites national RIEA figures of 85% rent increases in the last decade, but the real figures are much higher than that.

“And the crisis is growing. The new minister needs to tackle key questions; to what extent will he be directly guided by the work of the Supply Council? Will he attach targets to this new report and use this to form a national housing strategy? How is this directly informing and guiding future funding for Department of Housing and Homelessness programs?

“The growth in the gap between underlying demand and adjusted net supply of dwellings is alarming: From a gap of 186,800 in 2010 to 214,700 in 2011, at a time when the housing market is comparatively weak.

“And it is not simply a question of demand and supply, but effective demand and affordable supply. In 2010 there was a gap of almost half a million affordable and available rentals: a shortfall of 493,000. We need decisive action based on a comprehensive strategy to deal with this crisis,” said Senator Ludlam.

Media Contact: Giovanni Torre – 0417 174 302

reblog of @Lissnup’s list of recent #Egypt webstreams – #Egypt Live Video Streams

New post on @lissnup #Egypt Live Video Streams by lissnup Some links for livestream video broadcast by cititzen journalists in Cairo that I have seen in use in the past couple of days: AlexanderPage on USTREAM: Bambuser | waelabbas Bambuser | emadmubarak Bambuser | Em2t12 Bambuser | CoptsUnitedTT Bambuser | temy75 Bambuser | abadi6341 Bambuser | egyptianfree Bambuser | belalmhassan Bambuser | Osamamourad I you add links for any others in the comments here I will update this post lissnup | December 20, 2011 at 1:02 am | Tags: Cairo, citizen journalism, Egypt, livestream, video | Categories: Activism, Egypt, News | URL: http://wp.me/pQvKK-t6 Comment See all comments Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://lissnup.wordpress.com/2011/12/20/egypt-live-video-streams/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

#australia #Mining brings Christmas from Hell to #indigenous community Fwd: State backflip on FMG conditions Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation

STATE BACK FLIPS ON FMG CONDITIONS –
WAY NOW CLEAR FOR FINAL OBLITERATION OF YINDJIBARNDI HERITAGE

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SUMMARY:
Last Tuesday, the Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Peter Collier, reneged on an earlier commitment to hold Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) accountable for identification and protection of Yindjibarndi heritage in the path of its Solomon Project mine. After FMG demanded that critical conditions of his consent be deleted, Minister Collier complied, clearing the way for wholesale destruction of rare and ancient Yindjibarndi heritage.

Yindjibarndi CEO, Michael Woodley, said “This is a Christmas from hell for us. It is a weak and morally wrong decision from Mr Collier. The Minister had a choice – to ensure Yindjibarndi people could properly record their sites before FMG wipes them off the face of the earth, and use this knowledge to make safe and fair decisions; or kick us in the guts and cheer on FMG’s destruction of our culture places before anyone has the chance to understand, care or know they ever existed. Mr Collier took the second option. So while FMG mining grinds on round the clock over Christmas, there will be no peace for Yindjibarndi.”
[…]
In the last two months FMG has repeatedly obstructed Yindjibarndi people from going onto their country to record their heritage and perform ceremonies. This is in breach of a condition of their mining lease that states access to and use of the land by Yindjibarndi people “is not to be restricted” by FMG, except in relation to any parts that are being used for mining operations, or for safety or security reasons relating to those operations.

FMG has fraudulently cited this “safety and security” stipulation by declaring areas YAC needs access to as ‘controlled areas’. FMG’s invocation of “safety and security” is false because no mining operations were being conducted on the land where the YAC sought to undertake surveys at the time of YAC’s visit, nor could there be for as long as the Minister’s section 18 conditions for comprehensive surveys remained unfulfilled.
[…]
The grave consequence of this obstruction for Yindjibarndi, and the advantage sought by FMG, is that after FMG mining operations have razed the country and destroyed physical evidence of Yindjibarndi heritage, there will be no certified and authentic documentary record upon which the prosecution of FMG can be based.
[…]
Mr Woodley said, “We are deeply angered that fundamental human rights standards spelled out in United Nations covenants are being blatantly violated in this state. The Minister’s decision steals from our people what is at the centre of our world, the cultural heritage that lies at the heart of our identity, our confidence, our right to exist as Yindjibarndi.”

For further information
CONTACT
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Greens WA MEDIA: WOODSIDE DELAY AN OPPORTUNITY FOR BETTER GAS OUTCOME #resources #indigenous

Robin Chapple MLC

Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region

MEDIA RELEASE

WOODSIDE DELAY AN OPPORTUNITY FOR BETTER GAS OUTCOME

Monday 19 December 2011

Greens MLC Robin Chapple said that Woodside’s decision to delay its final investment decision on the Browse LNG project was an opportunity for the company and its partners to find a better location for the gas hub.

“Woodside’s decision to delay a final decision on Browse is a tremendous reprieve for the ecological and cultural integrity of the Kimberley and a great opportunity for the Joint Venture partners to re-assess the location of the project”, Mr Chapple said.

“There are locations along our vast coastline that are less environmentally and culturally significant than James Price Point – which the Browse JV partners are very much aware of.”

“It is common knowledge that the James Price Point site was not the preferred location for several of the partners.”

“Woodside’s reluctance to commit to its current site represents a chance for the partners to more fully assess the huge social, heritage, and environmental impacts of a gas hub on the current site, as highlighted by the committed West Kimberley community who have opposed this project from the start.”

“I am fully confident that a comprehensive examination of the impacts of a gas hub at James Price Point would render an alternative site the more attractive option.”

Mr Chapple said that in any re-assessment of the Browse project, the Greens would demand that fugitive greenhouse gas emissions from the project – estimated to be up to 8 million tonnes per annum – be taken into account.

“The EPA must account for the massive carbon footprint of this project, and its impact on the State’s emissions targets to 2020 and beyond ahead of any final approval for a future gas hub”, Mr Chapple said.

For more information please contact Robin Chapple on 9486 8255

From @lissnup Lessons from The Anti-War Front

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safety & security for activists online has never been more critical – Battle Hardening Against Cyber Soldiers

Friend, colleague & hyperactivist Anita ( follow @lissnup on twitter ) has some very timely advice…

* note for #anonymous supporters & wannabes – not every1 with a mask and attitude is even real let alone a good guy

Ultimately, nothing and no-one is secure online, if you can operate openly you are very powerful. If your situation needs anonymity, know there are risk

tony

click for for anonyops, click 'security' for more infoz

New post on @lissnup Battle Hardening Against Cyber Soldiers by lissnup An overview of key points to bear in mind or tactics to bring into play in case of an online incursion by members of anyone’s so-called “Cyber Army” Harsh as it might seem, treat all former contacts that reappear after an absence with neutral (not hostile) caution. Accounts do get hacked, and occasionally, people do get recruited to “the other team”. If you had a really trusted contact and you didn’t put a challenge/response protocol* in place so you could verify their identity, then you have to assume there is a 50% chance they are not the person you once knew until they can prove themselves. *Establish a challenge/response protocol with your trusted contacts. This is an agreed question you can ask the other person and an agreed response they must give. Like a password reminder. Tip: Do NOT use any of your existing password reminder Q&A’s!! New accounts, especially breathlessly dramatic ones, should also be treated with measured caution. Wait for verification of all news, especially any that will have serious or long term repercussions. We learned this the hard way when a very plausible fraud appeared on Twitter in the middle of protest and declared that bit.ly shortened links were blocked in Iran. The ensuing panic and last minute changes caused a lot of people a lot of unneccessary extra effort. “Breaking News” reports always seem to demand an urgent response, where in fact they should be treated as “unconfirmed news“. As we all know, a lie is halfway around the social network world before the truth has got its pants on. So, as always, wait and verify, verify, verify. Remember that even the most experienced social media users and big name mass media outlets like the BBC, CNN etc have all been fooled by fake news. If you do happen to post a false report in good faith, you should be prepared to spend at least as much time retracting it and letting everyone know, than the time you spent sharing it. Mark unconfirmed status updates as UNCONFIRMED or UNCONF. Do not remove text that identifies news as unconfirmed when re-tweeting or re-posting. Watch out for private message requests or emails containing sensational news, documents, image, videos etc. asking you to share news. Suggest to whoever sent it that they post it themselves and you (might) share their update. If they claim to be unable to use or create a social network account, suggest they use mail is instantly posted as a blog that can be activated and shared. Look for the information being shared with you privately using search to see if it can be verified, or if anyone is posting warnings about it. Watch out for people re-using images from unrelated events. Use Google or Tin Eye to search for images by url or by uploading them. Check for images having been altered using special analysis tools like Image Metadata Manager or JPEGSnoop Take responsibility for your online safety and security. Change to a strong password and keep changing it, if not daily then as often as you can. Scan your computer to check for intrusions, keyloggers, rootkits, malware, and trojans and keep your security software up to date. Make sure that your recovery details for websites like Twitter, FaceBook & blogs etc are accurate and up to date. Protect the email accounts you use to register with websites and services. Use https to acces websites and services, so that when you do connect, the information you send is encrypted. Copy and paste log in names and passwords rather than type them. Do no store unencrypted user names and passwords on your computer. Protect files on you computer or on external storage devices or removab le storage like flash drives, SD cards or USB sticks using encryption, such as TrueCrypt. Use a password on all your devices. Be alert for apparently innocent requests for information about your own or anyone else’s details, such as location, online activity, other connections, friends or contacts. lissnup | December 14, 2011 at 8:57 pm | Categories: Iran Election | URL: http://wp.me/pQvKK-qt Comment See all comments RT @lmoliva_: Recording Everything: Digital Storage as an Enabler of Authoritarian Governments is.gd/NNzwGd Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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#perth needs help for angel hands to help address domestic violence #VAW – please support a courageous Dr

from my friend and colleague Athenae…

Hi

Attached is a media release from angelhands asking for help to publicise its campaign to raise $50,000 to facilitate the continuation of its services for victims of personal violence.

Perth-based angelhands was founded by Dr Ann O’Neill, who herself was a victim of violence when her two children were shot dead by her estranged husband.

If you are able to help out by running a story, angelhands would be really grateful, and has people who are able to share their stories.

Contact numbers are at the bottom of the release, or give me a call for further info.

Best wishes

 Athanae

13.12.11 Angelhands 50K in 50 days FINAL

Angelhands 50K in 50 days

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Key News: Widening #Hollywood #Children Abuse Scandal, Lyme Disease Link to Secret Laboratory, US Pays Millions in Anthrax Suit, More

Dear friends,

Below are key excerpts of important news articles on the widening child sexual abuse scandal, a link between lyme disease and a secretive US government biowarfare research laboratory on Plum Island, the US government payment of millions of dollars to settle a suit brought by the family of a victim of the anthrax attacks, and more. Each excerpt is taken verbatim from the major media website listed at the link provided. If any link fails to function, click here. The most important sentences are highlighted. And don’t miss the "What you can do" box below the summaries. By choosing to educate ourselves and to spread the word, we can and will build a brighter future.

With best wishes,
Tod Fletcher and Fred Burks for PEERS and the WantToKnow.info Team

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Special note: For a very cool five-minute video showing levitation using superconductivity and magnets, . For an inspiring story about a millionaire who gave up his fortune to find true happiness, click here. For an excellent five-minute summary on problems with the 9/11 story, click here. For a most excellent two-minute video on the collapse of World Trade Center 7, click here.

#waterfront lockout & it’s not #d12 #ows: POAGS lockout of 100 workers is “industrial extremism” – Greens

POAGS lockout of 100 workers is“industrial extremism” – Greens
Media Release: Scott Ludlam, Senator for Western Australia. Tuesday December 13th, 2011

More than 100 workers in Fremantle and Bunbury locked out of their workplaces today are the targets of an unacceptable campaign of industrial extremism by stevedoring company POAGS, the Australian Greens said today.

Greens transport spokesperson, Senator for Western Australia Scott Ludlam, said the workers were being targeted after using work bans to protest about safety concerns and POAGS dragging out Agreement negotiations for 12 months.

“Under current law workers must give 72 hours notice of a strike, but the bosses can go on strike without warning. We saw this extremism from Alan Joyce at Qantas, now we’re seeing it from POAGS.

“These workers have legitimate concerns about safety and a legitimate grievance over the company’s unreasonable delay in reaching an Enterprise Agreement.”

“The work bans, voted on and endorsed MUA members in accordance to the Fair Work Act, would have seen working continuing at the ports but with measures taken to minimise the risk of further injuries on site. POAGS unsuccessfully attempted to have the work bans removed at a Fair Work hearing over the weekend and, having lost that bid, have resorted to industrial extremism.”

POAGS is owned by Chris Corrigan’s company Qube Logistics. Mr Corrigan shot to notoriety with his attempt to smash the Maritime Union in 1998, which was ruled illegal by the High Court.

“The Greens Member for Melbourne Adam Bandt recently introduced a bill to compel companies to give 72 hours notice of a lock-out, and prevent them using extreme industrial action as a legal tactic. The actions of POAGS reinforce the need for this bill.” said Senator Ludlam. “These workers want to work and to work in safety. Denying them that right is a disgrace.”

Media Contact: Giovanni Torre – 0417 174 302

#australia new Attorney General faces job of undoing damage – restoring freedoms. via crikey.com #wikileaks #assange

 

via crikey.com please visit wikileaks.org follow @wikileaks on twitter

 

Nicola Roxon‘s appointment as Australia’s first female Attorney-General presents several opportunities to address issues handled poorly by Robert McClelland.

McClelland’s period as Attorney-General was characterised by an apparent readiness to accede to virtually any demands for greater regulation that emerged from the Commonwealth bureaucracy. ASIO’s powers were extended — in an blatant effort to enable to spy on WikiLeaks — and a bill to enable foreign governments to obtain information about what Australians have been doing online and with mobile phone services remains under parliamentary consideration, despite criticism from the government’s own MPs. McClelland also appeared unable to comprehend the basic requirements of his role as First Law Officer, when he arbitrarily concluded that Julian Assange had acted illegally in relation to WikiLeaks’s US diplomatic cables, before an Australian Federal Police investigation concluded he was wrong.

Roxon, who has a strong legal background, would do well to commence her spell at attorney-general by taking a far more sceptical view of bureaucratic demands for ever-greater powers for law enforcement and intelligence agencies. She could start by reading the bipartisan report of the Joint Select Committee on Cyber-Safety’s report on the Cybercrime Bill, which while inadequate, spells out a number of flaws in that bill.

She could also make an unequivocal statement that Julian Assange is, once his legal obligations in Sweden are exhausted one way or another, welcome to return to Australia where he will be afforded the full legal protection to which an Australian citizen is entitled.

Roxon has also inherited privacy from Brendan O’Connor, who was Australia’s first minister for privacy. O’Connor himself was a diligent advocate for privacy and a discussion paper on a statutory right to privacy remains on foot. But the government’s overall willingness to protect privacy must be strongly questioned, courtesy of its willingness to sign up to US-inspired trade treaties that remove basic privacy protections at the behest of the copyright industry, and its ongoing consideration of ISP data retention laws.

Roxon could send a strong signal that privacy is an important issue for the government, and that it is prepared to work to protect Australians’ privacy, including in the face of attempts by other countries to erode it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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#ows #d12 #USA You are being watched by a Predator – Drones Officially Take Flight For Domestic Law Enforcement

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New York’s finest #FAIL Press freedom #NYPD targetting MSM & online media reps with violence #ows

From respected online journalist Kevin Gosztola

RT @kgosztola Here is one of best examples yet of how NYPD loathes, mocks & targets press freedom (video): goo.gl/8QRMS #OWS #D12

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#australia #indigenous community needs help Vs giant mining company – Yindjibarndi Donation Appeal #ows

Yindjibarndi Donation Appeal

Dear Friends, Wanthiwa - hello.

Please take time to read our attached appeal.

On behalf of the Yindjibarndi People and most senior Elder and leader, Mr Ned Cheedy, we ask for your help.

Some of you have already donated to our Yindjibarndi Fighting Fund. Your donations are very important votes of conscience that have made us stronger and lifted our spirits to challenge the tyranny of FMG.

WE ARE NOW LAUNCHING INTO A MORE PROACTIVE AND CHALLENGING PHASE OF OUR CAMPAIGN, FOR WHICH WE NEED YOUR HELP EVEN MORE URGENTLY.

Our most vital task in the months ahead is to travel to the country FMG has not yet destroyed, to record all the knowledge of Yindjibarndi ceremony and tradition, the sacred and archaeological sites, Law and language that make up our heritage and inheritance. These journeys of ceremony and cultural recording will be the last opportunity for Yindjibarndi elders to make a full record which, after FMG’s right to mine ends and they have moved on, can be used by future generations of Yindjibarndi to restore and revive connections with their homelands. Our use of digital video to capture the landscapes, and the songs, stories, ceremonies and the testimonies of the Elders will be at the heart of this work.

Please travel beside us defending and fortifying Yindjibarndi culture for our kids and the world. Please help by donating to our Fighting Fund, which will be used to provision cultural recording field trips of Yindjibarndi people and professional heritage volunteers from around Australia (vehicles, equipment, flights, food), and to maintain communications and defend hostile legal attacks.

FULL STATEMENTATTACHED

LINK to Fighting Fund

Thank you all,
Michael Woodley – CEO YAC – mwoodley

Phil Davies YAC Anthropologist/Public Officer – 0429 110 451 pdavies

For information materials please contact – media

Yindjibarndi Donation Appeal.pdf

#ows message to Mainstream #Media #MSM – #wikileaks #assange

First they came for Wikileaks

and I didn’t speak out because I trust my Govt

Then they came for the Egyptians,

and I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t Egyptian.

Then they came for the Syrians,

and I didn’t speak out because I wasn’t a Syrian.

Then they came for the Occupiers,

and I didn’t speak out because I thought they were hippies.

Then they came for mainstream journalists

and there was no one left to speak out for me.

 

…no-one except the rapidly growing number of citizen journalists & activists online

expect us…

 

 

 

 

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#perth urgent action call for 3 #refugees from #occupyperth

Urgent anti deportation action.

From 5 pm at detention center out at domestic airport.

Injunctions filed but we need people come down and show serco and diac we are watching to ensure these 3 Tamils are not forcibly returned on Monday! #occupyperth Via iPhone

#Syria AirIntel murder a great man… from @Lissnup via LCC Syria FaceBook ‘Tragic Loss’

From colleague Anita…

New post on @lissnup Tragic Loss by lissnup Doctor Ibrahim Nahel Othman Martyred The "Doctor of the Revolution," Dr. Ibrahim Nahel Othman, from Hama, was martyred today due to gunfire. He was one of the co-founders of the Physicians’ Coordinating Committee in Damascus, internationally known as Khaled Al-Hakim, and one of the most important physicians in the Syrian Revolution. He was killed on the Turkish border by gunfire from the regime’s Air Intelligence forces. via LCC Syria FaceBook lissnup | December 10, 2011 at 5:03 pm | Categories: Iran Election | URL: http://wp.me/pQvKK-pO Comment See all comments Unsubscribe or change your email settings at Manage Subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://lissnup.wordpress.com/2011/12/10/tragic-loss/ Thanks for flying with WordPress.com

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December 9, 2011 Check out the causes you care about most — with stories from Care2′s network of bloggers and non-profit partners. from Politics Bernie Sanders Files Amendment To Overturn Citizens United by: Beth Buczynski 1 comment from Politics Is It Time To Start Drug Testing Politicians? by: Robin Marty 1 comment from Animal Welfare Make Horse-Drawn Carriages History in NYC by: Kristina Chew 1 comment from Animal Welfare Shortcut to Work Saves Pit Bull Fleeing on Railroad Tracks by: Laura Simpson add a comment from Politics Santorum: We Don’t Need Food Stamps Because Obesity Rates Are So High by: ThinkProgress 5 comments from Global Warming US Youth Interrupt Durban Climate Talks [Video] by: Beth Buczynski 2 comments from Environment & Wildlife Marine Life Threatened by Noise by: Kristina Chew 9 comments from Politics A Democrat and Someone Else Battle It Out In The Oregon Election by: Robin Marty 1 comment from Politics The Dangers of Mercury: Help Support Clean Air by: Moms Clean Air Force 4 comments from Civil Rights Princeton Students Mic-Check JP Morgan Chase by: Beth Buczynski 3 comments from Education When Schools Tolerate Violence, For Money by: Care2 Causes Editors 9 comments from Politics Republicans Filibuster Cordray At Consumer Protection Bureau by: Jessica Pieklo 4 comments from LGBT rights Broadway’s Gavin Creel Records Song for Marriage Equality by: Steve Williams 1 comment from Health Policy Obama Critic Apologizes Now That She Has Cancer by: Robin Marty 6 comments from Environment & Wildlife Life Without Light (Video) by: Care2 Causes Editors 3 comments from Politics Contradiction in How Obama Admin Treating LGBT Refugees by: Paul Canning 2 comments from LGBT rights Miss. School’s ‘Girls Can’t Wear Tuxedos Policy’ Changing by: Steve Williams 7 comments from Politics Virginia Tech: "No Longer an Active Threat" by: Kristina Chew 3 comments from Politics Romney Hits Gingrich While Perry Just Fumbles In New Ads [VIDEO] by: Robin Marty 5 comments from Education Why Is Apple Selling the Ugly Meter App? by: Kristina Chew 2 comments from LGBT rights Bachmann Reacts to an 8 Year-Old Telling Her Off by: Steve Williams 6 comments from LGBT rights Suicide Victim’s Parents Set Up Tyler Clementi Foundation by: Steve Williams 1 comment from Environment & Wildlife Jewcology: The Leading Edge of Jewish Environmentalism by: Emily L. 4 comments from Education Another Virginia Tech Shooting: Police Officer Down, Suspect at Large by: Annie Urban 2 comments from Politics Warren Now Officially Leading Brown in Polling by: Robin Marty 5 comments from Women’s Rights PA Liquor Board Takes Down Rape Victim-Blaming Ad by: Annie Urban 19 comments from Environment & Wildlife Bonded Male Penguins Given Chick to Raise by: Steve Williams 35 comments from Women’s Rights What Does a Real Woman Look Like? by: Kristina Chew 10 comments from Women’s Rights Success: FBI Updates Narrow Definition of Rape by: Ofunne Okwudiafor 6 comments from Politics Romney, RNC Turn On Trump Debate by: Robin Marty 4 comments from Politics In Wisconsin You Shoot First, Ask Questions Later by: Jessica Pieklo 28 comments from Women’s Rights Was Gertrude Stein a Fan of Hitler? by: Care2 Causes Editors 5 comments from Women’s Rights Jerusalem Bookstore Caves to Pressure for “Modesty Standards” by: Anna Klenke 13 comments from Politics Morning Mix: The Recruiting of the Jews by: Robin Marty 4 comments from Animal Welfare Music Not Mink Coats by: Kristina Chew 102 comments from Environment & Wildlife 6 Problems Caused by Shrinking Biodiversity by: Treehugger 11 comments H&M Whittles Down Acceptable Body Types To Exactly One Inhumane Horse Slaughtering in Quebec Opossum in My Overcoat: How I Saved Her That Night New Bill Allows Military To Detain You Indefinitely Mother Denied Food Stamps, Kills Self, Shoots Kids Tell Newt Gingrich: Child Labor is Not the Answer to Failing Schools

Fwd.. #SeaShepherd E-News: Captain Paul Watson in Albany W #Australia

Dear Tony, We are excited to announce that our flag ship the Steve Irwin will be launching Operation Divine Wind from Albany, W.A this year. Our passionate crew will be heading off on their 8th Antarctic Whale Defence Campaign very soon, but before they leave Captain Paul Watson will be making one more appearance at an exciting fundraiser event being held this coming Monday. WHAT: Launch of Operation Divine Wind, with Captain Paul Watson. WHEN: Monday, Dec 12th 5:00-7:00 PM WHERE: Whale World, Whaling Station Rd, Albany PRICE: Gold coin donation The proceeds from the night will directly benefit our upcoming Antarctic Whale Defense Campaign, Operation Divine Wind. If you have any questions about this event, please contact australia. We hope to see you there, but if you are unable to attend please consider making a donation to help us put an end to whaling in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary this winter.

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#Sea Shepherd E-News: Op Divine Wind commences #whaling

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Dear Tony, The whale wars are upon us! The illegal Japanese whaling fleet has left port bound for the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary. We will be there to greet them when they arrive in just a few short weeks. Operation Divine Wind is set to be our most successful campaign to date! We are pulling out all the stops and this year we intend to end whaling in the Southern Ocean – permanently. We are going up against a global superpower and your help is vital to our success. You can take part in the defense of whales and other marine wildlife by supporting our mission today. Op Divine Wind Q&A with Captain Watson Wondering about Operation Divine Wind? Maybe you’d like to know how we’re going to handle an angrier and better-financed whaling fleet this year? Or which crewmembers will rejoin the whale wars this season? With this special Q&A from Captain Watson, you can get answers to these questions and more! Rally for the Sharks of Western Australia As a keystone species, sharks play a critically important role in the health of our oceans. These ancient creatures should be protected and respected, yet they are feared and massacred by billions of people due to ignorance and greed. The Western Australia government recently gave the green light for a shark cull targeted at a great white that killed an American man in the waters of Rottnest Island on Oct 22. In response to great pressure from Sea Shepherd and its supporters, the government has made a wise decision. (more) Aussie Government Attempted to Sabotage Operation Divine Wind Australian citizens are one of the largest supporter bases for Sea Shepherd, but support from the government of Australia is a different story. With no reason given, our helicopter pilot, Chris Aultman, was denied a visa to enter Australia and join Operation Divine Wind. Get the details on the obstacle we had to overcome and the end result for the whales. Sea Shepherd Outreach and Education Center We are pleased to announce the opening of the Sea Shepherd Outreach and Educational Center on San Juan Island, Washington, USA, home of our International Headquarters! The center features archived materials that showcase our history of defending ocean wildlife worldwide, official Sea Shepherd merchandise for sale. Stop in for a visit when you are in the San Juans! New! Jolly Roger Signet Ring Purchase our past campaign gear while it’s still available. This limited edition collection features patches and shirts from our 2007-2008 Antarctic Whale Defense Campaign until our 2010 Gulf Rescue Campaign. Once these sell out, they will not be offered again. Get yours today! Merchandise sales in all four of our global e-Stores help fund our campaigns. Please remember to add a donation at checkout. This is a growing movement. It’s the most important movement in the world – that is the movement to save lives – to save the Earth. It means that we have to stand up and say, look we’re gonna take matters into our own hands as individuals, as caring, compassionate people. And we’re going to fight back, because the one thing that is worth fighting for on this planet Earth is life. Thank-you for your efforts to join us in this noble endeavor. For the oceans, Captain Paul Watson Founder and President Sea Shop Support the oceans in style with this eco-silver Whale Tail Pendant, designed exclusively for Sea Shepherd Commentary The Divine Wind That Spared 900 Pilot Whales in the Ferocious Isles by Peter Hammarstedt, First Officer, Bob Barker Campaign Purchase a message on a bottle and send your thoughts directly to the illegal Japanese whalers. Learn more at: www.seashepherd.org/ butterbomb Video Captain Watson discusses Sea Shepherd’s role in Taiji, Japan for Operation Infinite Patience and shares what you can do to help. Watch now! Give Events Want to learn more about Sea Shepherd from local volunteers? Come to an official Sea Shepherd event in one of the following areas: Australia • Dec 10 – Brisbane* *ship tours • Dec 10-11 – Hobart • Dec 11 – Sunshine Coast • Dec 17 – Gold Coast • Dec 17 – Brisbane • Dec 18 – Sunshine Coast France • Dec 10 – Lanester • Dec 10 – Toulouse • Dec 11 – Redon Italy • Dec 10 – Frosinone North America • Dec 11 – New York, NY • Dec 11 – Plymouth Meeting, PA • Dec 15 – Toronto, ON Follow Us Remove My Name from Future Mailings | Privacy Policy Sea Shepherd Conservation Society P.O. Box 2616, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 USA Tel: 360-370-5650 Fax: 360-370-5651 Share on Facebook

FMG imposes ‘apartheid-like’ rules

FMG imposes ‘apartheid-like’ rules on Yindjibarndi visits to country

FULL STATEMENTATTACHED

Having acquired a limited right to mine in Yindjibarndi country, FMG is now demanding that Yindjibarndi people stay out of their traditional country and apply to FMG ‘managers’ for permission in writing to enter.

The Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) has rejected FMG’s conditions.

YAC has made it clear to FMG that the purpose of their current visit to Ganyjingarringunha (Solomon Hub) is not to prevent FMG from exercising any of its mining rights, but to peacefully go about their cultural business.

This journey of ceremony and cultural recording may be the last opportunity Yindjibarndi elders have to make a full record, which can be used by future generations of Yindjibarndi to restore and revive traditional connections – once FMG’s 40 year right to mine ceases, and the enormous task of rehabilitation begins.

FMG’s controls would effectively prevent Yindjibarndi traditional owners from recording heritage that is most critically endangered by the expansion of FMG’s Solomon mining project; and simultaneously prevent independent archaeologists and anthropologists, who have volunteered their professional assistance, from getting a close-up view of, and recording with digital media, the songs and ceremonies for that country, and the country itself, before it is destroyed by FMG.

“This FMG notice is a throw-back to the pre-1967 laws that controlled when and where our people could go, made us beg for travel permits, and kept us under constant surveillance and the fear of punishment,” said YAC CEO, Michael Woodley. "Such laws were abolished half a century ago because they were destructive and unjust, and because the Australian people recognised that they rubbished our Human Rights as the first Australians. Now, in country they wish to mine, FMG want to bring back these dark ages… We are very disappointed by FMG’s attempt to impose these ‘apartheid-like’ conditions.”

While on country, Yindjibarndi elders can be reached on satellite phone –
0147 164889 Alternatively, contact George Irving, YAC legal counsel – gmirving

Link to FMG Access Authorisation notice,
and other Primary Documents: http://tiny.cc/cict3

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For further information
CONTACT
Michael Woodley – CEO YAC – mwoodley

Phil Davies YAC Anthropologist/Public Officer – 0429 110 451 pdavies

For media materials please contact – media

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W Australian Premier goes over the Falls to give mining access in pristine wilderness

ABC News: PNG cops forced to leave logging camps

( I’m blogging this by email cos abc’s iPhone o-auth won’t let me RT stories inside the App – hope they fix it :/ )

PNG cops forced to leave logging camps
Papua New Guinea’s police commissioner has ordered the withdrawal of all officers from logging sites across the country.

Commissioner Tom Kulunga says he issued the directive after numerous complaints of abuse against police stationed in logging camps around PNG. It is a common practice for loggin…

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MEDIA: URANIUM ROYALTY RATE WON’T PAY FOR TOXIC LEGACY: GREENS

Robin Chapple MLC

Member for the Mining and Pastoral Region

MEDIA RELEASE

URANIUM ROYALTY RATE WON’T PAY FOR TOXIC LEGACY: GREENS

Greens MP Robin Chapple has moved to block the State Government from introducing a 5% royalty on uranium exports from WA.

“The Greens oppose uranium mining in Western Australia. It is not like other mining because uranium fuels the nuclear cycle which is inherently dangerous at all its stages. It is destined to become nuclear waste or even nuclear weapons”, Mr Chapple said.

“The Barnett-Grylls government has proposed royalty rates of 5% for uranium. I’ve moved to disallow the regulations and Parliament will debate this in the New Year.”

“5% royalty is less than the royalty on iron ore – less than the royalty on many other mining operations in WA.”

“The argument that uranium should be rated at 5% because it is shipped as a concentrate fails to properly consider the full impact of uranium mining on the State and community of WA. Royalty rates are intended to reflect as assessment of the benefits to the community.”

“Uranium mining leaves a legacy of radioactive waste at the mine site for tens of thousands of years. It has been proven to be hazardous to workers in the industry and has caused a terrible toll in deaths and health issues throughout its history.”

“This is a legacy which the State of WA will ultimately be responsible for – and the royalty rates should reflect this very significant future liability.”

“The highly radioactive nature of uranium mining requires establishing an expensive new regulatory regime in WA – and the community shouldn’t be picking up that bill. Miners should be covering that cost.”

“I will be working over summer with my colleagues in the Legislative Council to impose a much higher royalty on Uranium when this matter is debated in early 2012.”

“I call on the National Party to consult with their constituents about this matter over the summer. The royalties to regions program will have little to gain from a 5% royalty on uranium – yet it will be regional communities who face the local consequences of uranium mines imposed in their areas.”

Media contact 0409 379 263

All the best

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: Robin.Chapple | Freecall: 1800 138 610

#Bikers still making a difference for #mentalhealth in #australia @blackdogride – December Update – pls support Steve

December Update Hi Tony As we race towards the end of what has been another exciting and successful year at Black Dog Ride I invite you to grab a cuppa and relax for 10 minutes whilst I bring you the latest news. Lions and Black Dog Lions Clubs of Australia have been fantastic supporters of BDR since my inaugural solo ride around Australia in 2009. I’m very proud to be a member of such a wonderful organisation and highly recommend you consider joining your local Club. It’s a fantastic way for you to give something back to the community. I thought I’d share a recent article on BDR which appeared in the Lions Australia Blog. And just for fun, check out this cool Lions rap “Rockin’ the Vest“. Our Club has ordered the vests, we’re working on the rap moves but I don’t think our budget will stretch to the fabulous Cadillac featured in the video. BDR Documentary Unfortunately we were unsuccessful in getting any of the major TV Networks to screen the powerful BDR documentary but we received wonderful support from Community TV Channels in most States and Imparja TV in the Northern Territory. Early in the New Year Channel 31 Melbourne will screen the documentary at 7.30pm on January 2. If you are outside the Melbourne/Geelong broadcast area you can view the program when it’s streamed a few days later on Catch-Up TV. 2012 Ride to the Red Centre I’m excited to announce the awesome Ride to the Red Centre will be back again in 2012, bigger and better. Mark this date in your calendar now, August 18. Here are some details to whet your appetite for what could be the ride of your life. A Saturday start so riders who can’t afford the time to go all the way to the Red Centre can ride to the first overnight stop and enjoy the camaraderie of the group and the feeling of being part of something which is really making a difference. Rider groups from Hobart and Canberra will join the other six Capital City groups to make it a truly national event. Unfortunately the Ride has outgrown Glen Helen Resort, the end destination in previous years, so Alice Springs will become the hub for the last 2 days of the Ride. With the help of our BDR Ambassador Angry Anderson we hope to hold a concert for the riders in the Alice. Angry is planning to do the Ride from Sydney all the way to the Red Centre on his Fraser Motorcycles’ Harley. More details soon. Black Dog Ride Month Whilst running the one national Ride to the Red Centre each year has been very successful in helping to raise awareness of depression around the counrty, I have been searching for a way of keeping the momentum sustained over a longer period. I am currently working on an exciting new National event which will be known as Black Dog Ride Month. At this stage a WA Ride is confirmed for April 29, 2012 and I’m hoping to have other States on board soon. The basic details of the event are: The month of April will become Black Dog Ride Month all over Australia. The basic concept is for a one day ride to take place from a chosen country town in every State and Territory. The towns would be approximately 2 hours ride from their Capital city meaning some riders would make their way there on the Saturday and others would ride there early on the Sunday. The Ride, of approximately 150-200 kms, would start with a breakfast and mental health expo, morning tea and lunch at the end town which would be about 2 hours from the City. This concept is based on a very successful BDR I have run in WA for the last 2 years. This year we had 400 riders participate. During the event we are hoping to set a World Record for the most “Black Dogs on Bikes” with States competing against each other for the title. Please contact me if you are interested in helping coordinate an April BDR in your State. Naming Rights Sponsor An exciting opportunity is available for a business or corporation to align itself with Black Dog Ride and become part of something which is really making a difference to the mental health of our nation. Naming Rights can be negotiated for either the new Black Dog Ride Month event, the Black Dog Ride to the Red Centre or both national events. Some of the benefits to your business in forming a partnership with Black Dog Ride are: i. increase brand awareness ii. achieve brand association with Black Dog Ride and its Key Values iii. reach an engaged target audience iv. make a difference in the community v. fulfil social responsibility vi. increase number of brand ambassadors For more details please contact Steve Andrews steve or m.0408 868 500. This Christmas…. Mend a quarrel, Seek out a forgotten friend, Share some treasure, Give a soft answer, Encourage youth, Keep a promise, Find the time, Listen —- Apologize if you were wrong, Be gentle —- Laugh a little —-Laugh a little more—- Express your gratitude, Welcome a stranger, Gladden the heart of a child, Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth, Speak your love —- Speak it again —- SPEAK IT STILL ONCE AGAIN…AND LET YOUR HEART BE FILLED WITH CHRISTMAS JOY. Cheers….Steve Help spread the word – forward this newsletter to a friend! Black Dog Ride P.O. Box 524 Claremont 6910steve | Twitter

#perth Event well worth your time – Pack & Send Invite Exhibition Freight Gallery DADAA #mentalhealth

Pauline is a treasured friend and advocate of many years standing – check out some of her ( and allies’) latest work, see you there ) tony

Please Pass this invite to your networks

You are invited to the opening of "Pack and Send" held at the Freight Gallery DADAA Inc on the 16th December at 21 Beach St Fremantle.

Five artists will exhibit their project work which was carried out over a twelve month period using the notion of messages thus the Pack and Send. Each artist interpreted the theme and has developed individual responses to the theme.

Time 6.30pm Light refresments will be served.

Cheers Pauline

Pauline Miles

Administration Assistant/Artsworker
DADAA
21 Beach Street
Fremantle
WA 6012
Ph (08) 94306616

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#ptsd #MS #cancer #cannabis ABC News: Bid to allow hemp use in foods

(Ed: pls email your MP to support this so we don’t have to use deadly pharmaceuticals like SSRIs. Don’t let the booze swilling suits deny cheap, efficacious, natural help for millions of us any longer!)

Bid to allow hemp use in foods
Food Standards Australia will consider an application to change the national code to allow hemp use in foods.

The authority says the application is for a form of hemp with very low levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the psychoactive chemical in some strains of marijuana.General manager of Food …

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#westpapua ABC News: Indonesia mulls observers for Papua

Indonesia mulls observers for Papua
Indonesia says it would consider allowing international observers into the restive region of Papua to see if a new development program is bringing peace.

The nation’s vice-president Boediono told a gathering of journalists that Papua is an issue that the government can manage.He says a new unit th…

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