Glass Wings Blog: July 2020
The Return of the Platypuses
Thu, 2 Jul 2020 05:03:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/16/science/platypuses-australia-wildfires.html>
"In the midst of Australia’s record-breaking fire season, seven wild
platypuses were whisked away to safety from the parched Tidbinbilla
Nature Reserve in Canberra. Now the unusual critters have returned home
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Georgia Tech deploys SlothBot in Atlanta Botanical Garden
Thu, 2 Jul 2020 05:07:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foiRTJnc-vA
"For the next few months, visitors to the Atlanta Botanical Garden’s
Canopy Walk will be able to watch the testing of a new high-tech tool in
the battle to save some of the world’s most endangered species. SlothBot
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Rebecca Huntley on why it's time to get emotional about climate change
Thu, 2 Jul 2020 05:09:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/rebecca-huntley-on-why-it-s-time-to-get-emotional-about-climate-change-20200625-p5561z.html>
"Rebecca Huntley had to submit her manuscript for her new book on
climate change just as the country was entering lockdown for coronavirus.
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Amazing Stories Year Two - Once More Dear Friends
Fri, 3 Jul 2020 05:19:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Sydney to become home to world's tallest 'hybrid timber' tower
Fri, 3 Jul 2020 05:27:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-to-become-home-to-world-s-tallest-hybrid-timber-tower-20200624-p555ln.html>
"Comprising mass timber and a facade of glass and steel, the building
will feature a staggered outdoor garden as well as self-shading to
control temperatures. Once complete in 2025, it will accommodate up to
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Watch the Celebrity-Filled Fan-Film Version of The Princess Bride
Fri, 3 Jul 2020 05:34:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/06/the-princess-bride-homemade-fan-film>
"A-list actors worked secretly in quarantine to create a rough-hewn,
homemade version of the classic film and raise $1 million for charity.
Vanity Fair has the exclusive look at three clips from the series, which
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The end of tourism?
Sat, 4 Jul 2020 02:52:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/jun/18/end-of-tourism-coronavirus-pandemic-travel-industry>
"The virus has given us a picture, at once frightening and beautiful, of
a world without tourism. We see now what happens to our public goods
when tourists aren’t clustering to exploit them. Shorelines enjoy a
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'Endangered' status for shy albatross, recognising threats from climate change and fishing
Sat, 4 Jul 2020 02:53:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-28/shy-albatross-gains-endangered-species-listing/12395140>
"The shy albatross is found on three rugged and remote islands off Tasmania.
It is Australia's only endemic albatross and can live up to 60 years,
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Catsing Call - Animation Short Film 2019
Sat, 4 Jul 2020 02:54:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgL-bb8D7mI
"Our 5th semester animation project at the H_da"
Via Muse.
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Harryhausen100 tribute
Sun, 5 Jul 2020 03:36:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://vimeo.com/433289454
"In 2010 Many of us Dynamation fans made animated tributes for stop
motion and special effects master Ray Harryhausen's 90th birthday. I
referenced my favourite iconic moment from the Seventh Voyage without
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Today, Australia’s Kyoto climate targets end and our Paris cop-out begins. That’s nothing to be proud of, Mr Taylor
Sun, 5 Jul 2020 03:38:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/today-australias-kyoto-climate-targets-end-and-our-paris-cop-out-begins-thats-nothing-to-be-proud-of-mr-taylor-131137>
"The fact that Australia exceeded its Kyoto targets means it’s accrued
so-called “carryover” carbon credits. It plans to use these to cover
about half the emission reduction required under the Paris commitment by
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Forget JobSeeker. In our post-COVID economy, Australia needs a ‘liveable income guarantee’ instead
Sun, 5 Jul 2020 03:39:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/forget-jobseeker-in-our-post-covid-economy-australia-needs-a-liveable-income-guarantee-instead-141535>
"While the government is reportedly considering a revamp of both the
JobSeeker and JobKeeper payments, we believe a much broader rethink is
needed of the way we provide income support to people without a market
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Crisis in the Navajo Nation: Voter suppression, racism and a deadly pandemic
Mon, 6 Jul 2020 05:55:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.salon.com/2020/07/03/crisis-in-the-navajo-nation-voter-suppression-racism-and-a-deadly-pandemic/>
"One-third of the Navajo population lacks running water. There are 13
grocery stores across 27,000 square miles. Housing is overcrowded, and
many Navajo live together in communal homes. The hospital and health
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Is 'Irregardless' a Real Word?
Mon, 6 Jul 2020 05:56:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/is-irregardless-a-real-word-heh-heh>
"We define irregardless, even though this act hurts the feelings of
many. Why would a dictionary do such a thing? Do we enjoy causing pain?
Have we abdicated our role as arbiter of all that is good and pure in
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Where We Wanna Be :: Daði Freyr :: OFFICIAL VIDEO
Tue, 7 Jul 2020 04:49:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtr3zRDNoXU
Via Muse, who wrote "Stuck at home with the rest of the world? This song
in English will perk you up!"
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Brilliant Book Dedications
Tue, 7 Jul 2020 04:50:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.sadanduseless.com/funny-book-dedications-gallery/
"Instead of writing boring, generic book dedications, these authors
decided to make theirs as funny and creative as possible. Enjoy!"
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16th Century Bookwheels, the E-Readers of the Renaissance, Get Brought to Life by 21st Century Designers
Wed, 8 Jul 2020 03:20:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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http://www.openculture.com/2020/07/16th-century-bookwheels-the-e-readers-of-the-renaissance-get-brought-to-life-by-21st-century-designers.html>
"Most of us, through our computers or our even our phones, have access
to more books than we could ever read in one lifetime. That certainly
wouldn't have been the case in, say, the middle ages, when books —
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‘Hidden Language’: Hong Kongers Get Creative Against Security Law
Wed, 8 Jul 2020 03:21:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://dnyuz.com/2020/07/04/hidden-language-hong-kongers-get-creative-against-security-law/>
"Hong Kongers are finding creative ways to voice dissent after Beijing
blanketed the city in a new security law and police began arresting
people displaying now forbidden political slogans.
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Studio Ghibli releases new plush characters that turn into eco-friendly reusable shopping bags
Thu, 9 Jul 2020 05:10:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Godzilla’s creators shared a short film confirming that the monster’s child is transgender
Thu, 9 Jul 2020 05:11:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/07/godzillas-creators-shared-short-film-confirming-monsters-child-transgender/>
"Godzilla, the 400-foot tall reptilian “King of the Monsters” who has
spent nearly 70 years destroying cities and fighting other super-sized
kaiju creatures, has a transgender child, according to a short film
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The law that could make climate change illegal
Fri, 10 Jul 2020 05:56:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200706-the-law-that-could-make-climate-change-illegal>
"The short-term cycles of government can be a real problem for climate
change. Even if climate goals are laid down in law, there can often be
few concrete measures to stop a succession of governments from taking
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The Unheard Results of The Finnish Basic Income Experiment
Fri, 10 Jul 2020 06:00:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.ubie.org/the-unheard-results-of-the-finnish-basic-income-experiment/>
"The results for the Finnish basic income experiment were published on
the 6th of May 2020. The results were dubbed final, but there is still
more information to come. A closer look at the evaluation report reveals
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Not so random acts: Science finds that being kind pays off
Sat, 11 Jul 2020 05:37:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://apnews.com/f487b63befb2f4c3181404bcc87be1c1
"Acts of kindness may not be that random after all. Science says being
kind pays off.
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Cory Doctorow: Full Employment
Sat, 11 Jul 2020 05:39:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://locusmag.com/2020/07/cory-doctorow-full-employment/
"Not only am I an AI skeptic, I’m an automation-employment-crisis
skeptic. That is, I believe that even if we were – by some
impossible-to-imagine means – to produce a general AI tomorrow, we would
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With more species at risk of extinction, study warns of "biological annihilation"
Sun, 12 Jul 2020 05:06:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/species-extinction-risk-biological-annihilation-study/>
"In recent months, the global pandemic has illuminated how mismanagement
of wild animals and natural ecosystems can threaten human health and
even the stability of society. Now, a new study from Stanford University
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Lives at ‘grave risk’: Trump’s withdrawal from the WHO is a hit to global health
Sun, 12 Jul 2020 05:07:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/lives-at-grave-risk-trumps-withdrawal-from-the-who-is-a-hit-to-global-health-142266>
"This week US President Donald Trump made good on his threat to withdraw
the United States from the World Health Organisation (WHO) by sending a
formal letter of withdrawal to the UN Secretary-General.
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What That Harper's Letter About Cancel Culture Could Have Said
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 04:00:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20200709/00323244869/what-that-harpers-letter-about-cancel-culture-could-have-said.shtml>
"Many people are referring to the letter as being about “cancel
culture,” even though the letter itself never uses the phrase. But
everyone recognizes that the concept is what’s at the core of the
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The Nannies Are Okay
Mon, 13 Jul 2020 04:01:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://katherinephelps.com/2020/07/the-nannies-are-okay/
"I object to “nanny state” on the same grounds as I object to “throws
like a girl” or “screams like a girl”. The formula is: “this is bad,
therefore it is like a female because females are laughably low status.”
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Botanist Kingsley Dixon warns WA plants could be lost forever, but there is hope
Tue, 14 Jul 2020 03:42:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-09/darwinia-endangered-plants/12436254>
"Some of Western Australia's most vulnerable but "utterly unique" native
flowers are at risk of being wiped out — but they can be saved by
citizen botanists in their own backyards.
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Animals Who Came To Say ‘Hi’, And Melted Everyone’s Hearts
Tue, 14 Jul 2020 03:43:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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The rise and fall of Adobe Flash
Wed, 15 Jul 2020 04:42:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2020/07/the-rise-and-fall-of-adobe-flash/>
"Few technologies have yielded such divisive and widespread passion as
Flash. Many gush over its versatility and ease of use as a creative
platform or its critical role in the rise of web video. Others abhor
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A few months ago, science gave this rare lizard a name – and it may already be headed for extinction
Wed, 15 Jul 2020 04:44:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/a-few-months-ago-science-gave-this-rare-lizard-a-name-and-it-may-already-be-headed-for-extinction-140356>
"Bushfires are a threat to most animal species. But for one rare lizard
living on a rocky island in the sky, a single blaze could wipe the
species off the planet.
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How misinformation about 5G is spreading within our government institutions – and who’s responsible
Thu, 16 Jul 2020 05:06:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/how-misinformation-about-5g-is-spreading-within-our-government-institutions-and-whos-responsible-139304>
"“Fake news” is not just a problem of misleading or false claims on
fringe websites, it is increasingly filtering into the mainstream and
has the potential to be deeply destructive.
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Hong Kong primaries: China declares pro-democracy polls 'illegal'
Thu, 16 Jul 2020 05:09:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/14/hong-kong-primaries-china-declares-pro-democracy-polls-illegal>
"China has declared primaries held by Hong Kong’s pro-democratic parties
on the weekend “illegal” and the city’s leader has announced an
investigation, saying that the candidates’ intention to vote against
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Where are they now? The stories of the 119 species still in danger after the bushfires, and how to help
Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:10:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/click-through-the-tragic-stories-of-119-species-still-struggling-after-black-summer-in-this-interactive-and-how-to-help-131025>
"Before the summer bushfires destroyed vast expanses of habitat,
Australia was already in the midst of a biodiversity crisis. Now, some
threatened species have been reduced to a handful of individuals – and
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Australia set to welcome JAXA’s Hayabusa2
Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:13:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.industry.gov.au/news-media/australian-space-agency-news/australia-set-to-welcome-jaxas-hayabusa2>
"To learn more about the solar system’s origin and evolution, the Japan
Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is investigating typical types of
asteroids. Analysing samples from asteroids enables us to study organic
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WoW Alters Its Character Creation System to Add Diversity
Sat, 18 Jul 2020 06:13:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20200710/10371044880/wow-alters-character-creation-system-to-add-diversity.shtml>
"For some years, we have been banging the drum repeatedly pointing out
that video games need to be viewed through the lens of artwork. There a
variety of headwinds in solidifying this stance, but they mostly revolve
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Methane rises to highest level on record
Sat, 18 Jul 2020 06:22:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/14/livestock-farming-and-fossil-fuels-could-drive-4c-global-heat-rise>
"Animal farming and fossil fuels have driven global emissions of the
potent greenhouse gas methane to the highest level on record, putting
the world on track for dangerously increased heat levels of 3C to 4C.
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The Sexist Legacy in Star Trek’s Progressive Universe
Sun, 19 Jul 2020 06:49:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2020/07/the-sexist-legacy-in-star-treks-progressive-universe/>
"Over 20 years after the USS
Voyager returned to the Alpha Quadrant,
in
Picard Seven is now a hardened vigilante, chucking back whiskey and
cursing under her breath. And she has an outfit to match, strutting
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With no work in lockdown, tour operators helped find coral bleaching on Western Australia’s remote reefs
Sun, 19 Jul 2020 06:50:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/with-no-work-in-lockdown-tour-operators-helped-find-coral-bleaching-on-western-australias-remote-reefs-142644>
"Significant coral bleaching at one of Western Australia’s healthiest
coral reefs was found during a survey carried out in April and May.
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A 224 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Featuring 43 Different Cat Shaped Pieces That Need to Be Herded Together
Mon, 20 Jul 2020 04:15:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://laughingsquid.com/herding-cats-jigsaw-puzzle/
"The Herding Cats Puzzle by Nervous System is an aptly named wooden
jigsaw puzzle made up of 224 pieces in 43 different feline shapes. When
all the cats are herded together, the result is a brilliantly colored
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A rare discovery: we found the sugar glider is actually three species, but one is disappearing fast
Mon, 20 Jul 2020 04:17:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/a-rare-discovery-we-found-the-sugar-glider-is-actually-three-species-but-one-is-disappearing-fast-142807>
"Most Australians are familiar with the cute, nectar-loving sugar glider
(
Petaurus breviceps), a marsupial denizen of forests in eastern and
northern Australia.
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Hayao Miyazaki Picks His 50 Favorite Children’s Books
Tue, 21 Jul 2020 04:29:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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http://www.openculture.com/2017/05/hayao-miyazaki-picks-his-50-favorite-childrens-books.html>
"We invite you to take a nostalgic stroll through Miyazaki’s best-loved
children’s books. Readers, how many have you read?"
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Tips for Change
Tue, 21 Jul 2020 04:31:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://katherinephelps.com/2020/07/tips-for-change/
"Stand up to those who are behaving in harmful manners.
Refrain from hating them…stay focused on the behaviour.
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How and Why Anti-Science Propaganda Works
Wed, 22 Jul 2020 03:21:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://wrestling-with-philosophy.com/2020/01/08/how-and-why-anti-science-propaganda-works/>
"Imagine that you can only know what you discover by yourself through
trial and error. There are no websites, no books, no teachers, not even
other people to talk to. How much could you know about the world? Do you
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How Capitalism Drives Cancel Culture
Wed, 22 Jul 2020 03:23:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2020/07/cancel-culture-and-problem-woke-capitalism/614086/>
"Tumbrels are rattling through the streets of the internet. Over the
past few years, online-led social movements have deposed gropers,
exposed bullies—and, sometimes, ruined the lives of the innocent.
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A Typology of Dumplings
Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:02:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://borstell.github.io/dumplings.html
"Sometimes you’re bored on a Friday night. Sometimes you think of data
visualization on a Friday night. Sometimes you think of (or, better yet,
eat) dumplings on a Friday night. And sometimes, you do all of the above."
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Reflection on the Upcoming 75th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:03:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.commondreams.org/views/2020/07/19/reflection-upcoming-75th-anniversary-atomic-bombing-hiroshima-and-nagasaki>
"As the daughter of a nuclear victim, I raise my voice on this upcoming
anniversary to say with the Hibakusha (survivors of the original
N-blasts) nuclear weapons must be abolished."
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otter who can not sleep without holding a kitten
Fri, 24 Jul 2020 06:07:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc17epewZsQ
"Thank you for watching my channel!!
My name is Mako the owner of this otter Sakura and cat mochi.
Our daily life channel update are on every day!"
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'Friendliest,' not fittest, is key to evolutionary survival, scientists argue in their new book
Fri, 24 Jul 2020 06:11:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.thehour.com/news/article/Friendliest-not-fittest-is-key-to-15419832.php>
"Survival of fittest, which is what everyone has in mind as evolution
and natural selection, has done the most harm of any folk theory that
has penetrated society," Hare says. "People think of it as strong alpha
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Stories Make the Future: Introduction
Fri, 24 Jul 2020 06:14:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw8Gh_F03MU
How to write stories that inspire life-affirming action: an
introduction.
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New research reveals how Australia and other nations play politics with World Heritage sites
Sat, 25 Jul 2020 03:19:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/new-research-reveals-how-australia-and-other-nations-play-politics-with-world-heritage-sites-142918>
"Some places are considered so special they’re valuable to all humanity
and must be preserved for future generations. These irreplaceable gems –
such as Machu Picchu, Stonehenge, Yosemite National Park and the Great
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Whether a ratings chase or ideological war, News Corp’s coronavirus coverage is dangerous
Sat, 25 Jul 2020 03:19:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/whether-a-ratings-chase-or-ideological-war-news-corps-coronavirus-coverage-is-dangerous-143003>
"Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation, in significant parts of its coverage
of the coronavirus pandemic, has become a clear and present danger to
the welfare of Australian society.
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Schlock Mercenary 2000-2020
Sat, 25 Jul 2020 03:21:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.schlockmercenary.com/
Congratulations to Howard Tayler for concluding Schlock Mercenary today
after more than 20 years of daily strips with no missed updates, no
re-runs, and no guest strips. That’s a heck of an achievement.
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Volunteers Gather in India to Plant 250 Million Trees to Combat Climate Change
Sun, 26 Jul 2020 02:50:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://mymodernmet.com/india-tree-planting-social-distancing/
"On July 5, 2020, two million people in Lucknow, India gathered in a
valiant act of defiance against climate change. Their goal? To plant
over 250 million trees on riverbanks, farmlands, and around government
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Six Cats Under by Team Bean Loop
Sun, 26 Jul 2020 02:52:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://teambeanloop.itch.io/six-cats-under
"You died. Your unfinished business? The fate of your many cats!
A little point-and-click puzzle game where you rescue your herd of cats
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Farewell, #Queenoftheskies
Mon, 27 Jul 2020 05:31:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://twitter.com/Qantas/status/1285873193840816130
"Today, the last 747 in our fleet, VH-OEJ departed Australia for the
final time – adding a special display en roo-te to the US"
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Astronomers Reveal First-Ever Direct Image of Planets Around a Sun-Like Star
Mon, 27 Jul 2020 05:32:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.sciencealert.com/this-is-the-first-ever-direct-image-of-a-multi-planet-system-around-a-sun-like-star>
"Just over 300 light-years away is a star that's a lot like a very young
version of our Sun, with multiple exoplanets orbiting it. That's an
interesting find in itself. But what makes the system truly dazzling is
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Australian Government sued by 23-year-old Melbourne student over financial risks of climate change
Mon, 27 Jul 2020 05:34:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-22/student-sues-australian-government-over-climate-change/12480612>
"A 23-year-old Melbourne law student is suing the Australian Government
for failing to disclose the risk climate change poses to Australians'
super and other safe investments.
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Where Will Everyone Go?
Tue, 28 Jul 2020 01:40:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://features.propublica.org/climate-migration/model-how-climate-refugees-move-across-continents/>
"ProPublica and The New York Times Magazine, with support from the
Pulitzer Center, have for the first time modeled how climate refugees
might move across international borders. This is what we found."
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Blending science and tradition: Sharing remote sensing technologies with Indigenous communities and their land
Tue, 28 Jul 2020 01:42:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.nasa.gov/feature/blending-science-and-tradition-sharing-remote-sensing-technologies-with-indigenous>
"Storytelling and other oral traditions preserve indigenous knowledge
and honors the holistic relationship between Earth and its natural
living beings. Indigenous knowledge contributes to our understanding of
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Disinformation Campaigns Are Murky Blends of Truth, Lies and Sincere Beliefs
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 05:49:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.snopes.com/news/2020/07/23/disinformation-campaigns-are-murky-blends-of-truth-lies-and-sincere-beliefs/>
"The COVID-19 pandemic has spawned an infodemic, a vast and complicated
mix of information, misinformation and disinformation.
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Caged animals always on lockdown, powerful Aardman short reminds humans
Wed, 29 Jul 2020 05:50:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.cnet.com/news/caged-animals-always-on-lockdown-powerful-aardman-short-reminds-humans/>
"Coronavirus lockdown getting to you? Wish you could go outside, see
friends, have some control over your daily choices? Captive animals feel
your pain, and while your stay-at-home order may eventually end, theirs
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Ocean Voyages Institute Sets Record with Largest Open Ocean Clean-up in History
Thu, 30 Jul 2020 04:17:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.oceanvoyagesinstitute.org/ocean-voyages-institute-sets-record-with-largest-open-ocean-clean-up-in-history/>
"HONOLULU, HI — June 23, 2020 – Ocean Voyages Institute’s marine plastic
recovery vessel, S/V KWAI, docked at the port of Honolulu today, after a
48-day expedition, successfully removing 103 tons (206,000 lbs.) of
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Victoria’s new outbreak marks the limits of finger-pointing
Thu, 30 Jul 2020 04:18:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.crikey.com.au/2020/07/24/victorias-new-outbreak-marks-the-limits-of-finger-pointing/>
"Rather than ask why so many Victorians ignored the tickle in their
throats and went to work, we need to ask how we've built a society where
so many people had no other choice."
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A belief in meritocracy is not only false: it’s bad for you
Fri, 31 Jul 2020 05:28:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://press.princeton.edu/ideas/a-belief-in-meritocracy-is-not-only-false-its-bad-for-you>
"Most people don’t just think the world should be run meritocratically,
they think it is meritocratic. In the UK, 84 per cent of respondents to
the 2009 British Social Attitudes survey stated that hard work is either
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Sandra Boynton’s CHANSON PROFONDE with Yo-Yo Ma
Fri, 31 Jul 2020 05:29:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeAfI7GxUQQ
"A world-weary yet passionate cat chanteuse sings from the heart (in
French, of course.) A soulful cello offers exquisite support.
Semi-helpful subtitles are included."
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Cats in Art History: From Antiquity to our times
Sat, 1 Aug 2020 04:25:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://uma-expo-legacy.s3.amazonaws.com/cats_in_art_history/index.html
"For the first time ever, 75 works of art from Ancient Egypt to today
are reunited around the subject of cats! Big cats, small cats, cuddly
cats or playful cats, tiger-cats or kittens; all are waiting for you in
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How China lost central and eastern Europe
Sat, 1 Aug 2020 04:25:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/how-china-lost-central-and-eastern-europe-142416>
"For China, the region promised cheap access to European markets. The
initiative was quickly co-opted into China’s wider Belt and Road
Initiative, which launched the following year. When Greece joined as the
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