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Tuesday, 04 April

22:28

Astra Zeneca 'vaccine' withdrawn from Australia "IndyWatch Feed National"

AstraZeneca is no longer available in Australia There was a link between the AstraZeneca vaccine and a rare but serious side effect called thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS). TTS was very rare. In Australia, the rate of AstraZeneca-related TTS was estimated to be: about 2 per 100,000 people vaccinated with...

22:24

Elias Davidsson Interpreted 9-11 As a Violation of Human Rights Law "IndyWatch Feed National"

This is thought to be the Bible of Nat Turner, leader of the slave rebellion in Virginia in 1831.

by Mary W Maxwell, LLB

Many people are interested in 9-11, sensing that the facts should not be swept away by US government, media, and other entities. There are many groups, known as truth communities, that have spent much time in the 21 years since September 11, 2001, trying to figure out ways to deal with this calamity. Individual researchers, too, have worked hard to illuminate the situation or to pin blame.

In 2006, when he was living in Iceland, Elias Davidsson attended to the 9-11 issue from his perspective as a human rights advocate. In particular, he looked to human rights bodies and judiciaries to see what concepts had been developed about the right to truth. He also ran a website, juscogens.com, where he uploaded the works of truthers if they had a legal angle.

I was not aware, until today, of an article that Elias uploaded to scribd.com back in 2006, when he lived in Iceland. It has two parts, of which Part I is the kind of legal thing I just described, and Part II is about specifics of 9-11.

Since he subsequently updated the specifics of 9...

18:15

Jims Mowing founder fools MSM with micronation joke "IndyWatch Feed National"

The founder of Jims Mowing has tricked the mainstream media into reporting an April Fools joke announcing he will form his own micronation in Jims Mowing founder fools MSM with micronation joke

02:55

The links between pollution and miscarriage: 'This is the stuff nightmares are made of' "IndyWatch Feed National"

The world we live in is slowly poisoning every single one of us. And the chemicals doing the most damage are byproducts of the fossil fuel industry, agribusiness and manufacturing. There doesn't seem to be the appetite at a regulatory or governmental level to stop it. In Australia, 50,000 agricultural, industrial and veterinary chemicals are being used; 1,500 are suspected to interfere with endocrine function, which is essential to the healthy working of our reproductive and hormonal systems. Only a very small number have been tested. Microplastics, which can cause inflammation in the body, is being found in our blood streams and also in the placentas of unborn fetuses. Walking down a major intersection during rush hour can expose you to as much particulate matter as a major bushfire event. Even if chemicals are tested, the testing regimen means that chemicals are only being tested in isolation and not in conjunction with others to see how compounds react. Also, they might be tested for carcinogenic effects ... but the test subjects aren't monitored for other ill-effects, such as endocrine disruption. Some effects take place long after the research has concluded. Some of these chemicals can stay in the body forever. Or affect the way our DNA functions. Theres even an Australian website (not widely enough publicised) called yourfertility.org.au. It has an entire section on chemicals in our environment and what to avoid, stating that avoiding these chemicals may increase the chance of having a baby.

Note: The above was written by Isabelle Oderberg, author of Hard to Bear: Investigating the science and silence of miscarriage. For more along these lines, see concise summaries of deeply revealing news articles on corporate corruption and health from reliable major media sources.

02:45

4 Best Abc The Wiggles Dvd in Australia (2023) [Top Picks] "IndyWatch Feed Cvic"

If youre a fan of The Wiggles, then you know that they have a lot of great DVDs. But which one is the best? Here, well take a look at the best ABC The Wiggles DVD and see what makes it so great.

02:09

10 Best Sim Data Cards in Australia (2023) [Top Picks] "IndyWatch Feed Cvic"

If youre looking for the best sim data cards, look no further! In this blog post, well show you the top five sim data cards on the market, based on our findings. Well also provide a buyers guide to help you choose the right one for your needs.

01:37

10 Best Drill Bit Set in Australia (2023) [Top Picks] "IndyWatch Feed Cvic"

If you are looking for the best drill bit set, then you have come to the right place. In this blog post, we will take a look at the different types of drill bits available and what sets them apart from each other. We will also provide a buyers guide to help you choose the best set for your needs.

01:08

10 Best Air Conditioning Refrigerant in Australia (2023) [Top Picks] "IndyWatch Feed Cvic"

Are you looking for the best air conditioning refrigerant? If so, youve come to the right place. In this blog post, well discuss the different types of refrigerants and their benefits. Well also provide a buyers guide to help you choose the best air conditioning refrigerant for your needs.

00:38

10 Best Tryck Bed in Australia (2023) [Top Picks] "IndyWatch Feed Cvic"

A tryck bed is a type of bed that is specifically designed to provide support and comfort for people who suffer from back pain. The tryck bed is made up of a special mattress, which is designed to evenly distribute weight across the body, and a frame that helps to support the spine. The tryck bed has been shown to be effective in reducing back pain, and improving sleep quality. In addition, the tryck bed can also help to reduce stress and anxiety levels.

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Monday, 03 April

23:53

10 Best Henna Hair Dye Australia in Australia (2023) [Top Picks] "IndyWatch Feed Cvic"

Henna hair dye is a natural way to color your hair. It is made from the leaves of the henna plant and has been used for centuries to color hair. Henna hair dye does not contain any chemicals, so it is gentle on your hair and scalp.

23:34

10 Best Jelly Beans in Australia (2023) [Top Picks] "IndyWatch Feed Cvic"

If youre a fan of jelly beans, then this is the blog for you! Here, well be discussing the best jelly beans on the market, as well as some tips and tricks for enjoying them to the fullest. From classic flavors to fun new twists, theres something for everyone when it comes to these delicious little treats. So sit back, relax, and lets get started on our journey through the world of jelly beans!

23:26

What the heck is sociogenomics? "IndyWatch Feed National"

I was asked recently about sociogenomics, and I had to stop and think because I was unfamiliar with the word. At a guess, I thought it would about looking for correlations between genes and socioeconomic groups, ethnicities, and races using tools like genome wide association studies and polygenic scores you know, Bell Curve shit. To me, it sounded ominous and catastrophically bad, something that would shift into plain old eugenics and evolve into Nazi shit. But what do I know? I had to go look it up. I was just guessing.

Guess what? I guessed right.

Sociogenome is the comprehensive study of the role of genes and gene-environment (GxE) interaction on reproductive behaviour. Until now, social science research has focussed on socio-environmental explanations, largely neglecting the role of genes.

Drawing from recent unprecedented advances in molecular genetics we examine whether there is a genetic component to reproductive outcomes, including age at first birth, number of children and infertility and their interaction with the social environment.

Uh-oh. Theyre just going to take modern genetic techniques and apply them to sociology. But these techniques will not give them the answers they want! Theyll reveal rough correlations, but they wont untangle genetics and environmental factors they cant. This is a problem that has been pointed out to behavioral genetics researchers for years, and they just go sailing on ahead.

In the past decade and a half, sociologists and demographers have sought to integrate genetic data into their empirical analyses. To do so, they have drawn on recently developed high-throughput sequencing and genotyping technologies, which allow the entire genome to be mapped. They also follow in the line of a research specialty, behavioural genetics, which rose to prominence in the 1970s. This area, which focused notably on the genetic determination of intelligence, attracted severe criticisms, including among demographers (Jacquard, 1978; Vetta and Courgeau, 2003; Courgeau, 2017). However, these criticisms do not always seem to have been heard, and the emergence of new data and techniques has given rise to new problems, as indicated by calls for caution from learned societies in human genetics (Socit franaise de gntique humaine, 2010; Risch, 2016; Socit franaise de gntique humaine, 2018).

Lets look at an example of a sociogenomics study that was summarized in Wired. It does not reassure me.

The UK BioBank is the single largest public genetic repository in the world, with samples of the genetic blueprints of h...

22:59

10 Best Armchair in Australia (2023) [Top Picks] "IndyWatch Feed Cvic"

An armchair is a chair with a back, designed to support the arms. Armchairs are often upholstered, but there are also many armless chairs, such as those made of wicker. The term armchair is also used to describe a comfortable chair in which to relax or recline.

22:50

Singapore Airlines free Singapore tour for transfer and transit passengers "IndyWatch Feed National"

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Singapore Airlines - free Singapore tour for transfer and transit passengers

Changi Airport Group (CAG), Singapore Airlines (SIA), and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) re-launched the Free Singapore Tour after a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19. Three of the existing tours available since pre-Covid-19  the City Sights Tour, Heritage Tour, and Jewel Tour have been refreshed to include new points of interest. A brand-new Changi Precinct Tour will introduce travellers to the interesting sights and sounds of the eastern region surrounding Singapore Changi Airport. Each tour lasts 2.5 hours and will be available daily, with plans to progressively increase to nine hours a day.

With transit and transfer passengers accounting for about 30% of passenger traffic at Changi Airport pre-pandemic, the tour was first introduced in 1987 to enhance the airports attractiveness as a transfer hub and to entice transit and transfer passengers to visit Singapore as a holiday destination. In 2019, over 80,000 passengers went on the Free Singapore Tour. The top markets were India, Australia, and Indonesia, with Indian and Australian travellers making up more than one-third of the total participants.

New Changi Precinct Tour to showcase eastern Singapore

The Changi Precinct Tour is a new itinerary that will bring participants to the eastern part of Singapore to visit local community spaces such as the Tampines heartland and to admire the rustic charms of Changi Village and Changi Beach. It offers a glimpse into how local residents live, and tells the tale of Singapores history on this part of t...

21:59

10 Best Bike Pump Attachment in Australia (2023) [Top Picks] "IndyWatch Feed Cvic"

A bike pump is an essential tool for any cyclist, whether youre a casual rider or a competitive racer. But whats the best way to attach your bike pump to your bicycle? That depends on the type of bike pump you have and the type of bicycle you ride. If you have a handheld bike pump, the best way to attach it to your bicycle is with a frame-mounted pump bracket. This will keep your pump from bouncing around while youre pedaling and make it easy to access when you need it. If you have a floor-standing bike pump, the best way to attach it is with a hose clamp. This will secure your pump to your bicycle frame and prevent it from tipping over. No matter what type of bike pump you have, make sure to practice using it before you head out on your next ride!.

21:06

Inconvenient Lies, Follow The Science, Bragg and Soros "IndyWatch Feed National"

by G5

Inconvenient Lies

The growing industry of the exposure of The Inconvenient Climate Lies.

Excess Carbon in the atmosphere is absorbed by the oceans. Carbon Dioxide is essential for plants to manufacture essential Oxygen. 

In the present era of the past century, The Earths Surface has naturally risen very slightly and without the syllogistic and sophist anthropogenic distortion.

The retort of: The Science is Settled; is as big a lie as that of Follow The Science; of The Covid Fraud.

The definitions...

20:30

We Can Have Both More Housing and Good Urban Form "IndyWatch Feed National"

 

The density question is one that I get so frequently that I wrote an article about it way back in 2015. What is the proper density required to build a Strong Town? In these conversations, I typically point out that, if you ask a zoner to deliver you density, they will gleefully deliver you density, but youre not going to like it.  

Im on my citys planning commission. We recently adopted a new comprehensive plan (I was on the committee) that called for more density (in ways I wasnt completely comfortable with). We then rewrote our entire zoning code (I was not involved) in a way that delivered more density. 

Predictably, people dont like it. I dont like it, either.

I dont know what value that is going to add to my neighborhood, was one of the public comments that made the local paper following a recent meeting. The comment fell on mostly deaf ears, largely because the answer was both obvious and uncomfortable for my colleagues. The proposed apartment building will add five two-room units to the neighborhood. Building more housing is a goal of our comprehensive plan. But, this proposal does so in a way that clearly disrespects and detracts from the neighborhood, which is in conflict with others goals of the comprehensive plan. 

This conflict does not need to exist. We can have both more housing and good urban form. Poorly written zoning codes are where good intentions formed in a planning process go to die. Our communitys intentions, as reflected in our comprehensive plan, are on life support. It doesnt need to be this way.

Im not a fan of using the density metric in a zoning code, and I dont think density is the metric any...

19:00

ITALY BANS FRANKENDAVOSMEAT, THEN HAS MAJOR ATMOSPHERIC ANOMALY "IndyWatch Feed National"

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Today's blog consists of two entirely different sets of articles, and my bit of (really) high octane speculation that they might be connected in a

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19:00

Minnesota Lets Nurses Practice While Disciplinary Investigations Drag On. Patients Keep Getting Hurt. "IndyWatch Feed National"

ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. This story was co-published with Minnesota Public Radio and KARE-TV.

Amy Morris started working at Hilltop Health Care Center in Watkins, Minnesota, in June 2021 with a clean nursing license that belied her looming troubles.

Morris, a licensed practical nurse, had been fired from a nearby nursing home seven months earlier for stealing narcotics from elderly residents. The state of Minnesotas health department investigated and found that the accusation was substantiated, and then notified the Board of Nursing, the state agency responsible for licensing and monitoring nurses.

But even though state law requires the board to immediately suspend a nurse who presents an imminent risk of harm, it allowed Morris to keep practicing.

In September 2021, supervisors at Hilltop discovered that pain pills were disappearing during Morris shifts and called the sheriff. Only then did Hilltop learn of allegations of narcotic theft that had been made nearly a year earlier at the other nursing home.

I thought, How is she practicing now? Meeker County Sheriff Brian Cruze recalled.

In an excerpt from an October 2021 Minnesota Department of Health report, a manager for Hilltop Health Care Center said the facility didnt know about a previous incident in which nurse Amy Morris was found to be involved in drug diversion, or theft. (Screenshot by ProPublica)

The answer, ProPublica found, is that the nursing boards investigations frequently drag on for months or even years. As a result, nurses are sometimes allowed to keep practicing despite allegations of serious misconduct.

It wasnt supposed to be this way. In the face of intens...

17:44

JOE BIDEN LED THE CHARGE FOR TRANS ACTIVISM WITH AN ABSURD STATEMENT: NASHVILLE SHOOTING "IndyWatch Feed National"

Sky News Australia | April 2, 2023

US President Joe Biden led the charge in transgender activism following the Nashville school shooting by releasing an absurd statement about Transgender Americans shaping the nations soul, Sky News host Rita Panahi said.

That is the state of the culture right now, celebrities, corporates and the overwhelming majority of the media relentlessly pushing the trans activist rhetoric, Ms Panahi said.

17:09

What I learned about first aid training, how its changed my life and saved others "IndyWatch Feed Vic"

Former lifeguard Paul Gaertner, who now works as a First Aid instructor for FirstAidPro, had a chat with us about the importance of First Aid training and his experiences within the industry.

I was a lifeguard for many years. Thats how I got into the First Aid area. I had an accident about 20 years ago where I broke my neck. The only reason that Im still walking around is the people that dealt with me, the first responders immediately at the site, otherwise Id be sitting in a wheelchair having a lot of issues.

Stay up to date with whats happening in and around the region here.

Paul, who has worked with FirstAidPro for over 6 years now, tells us how students often come back with stories about the effect First Aid training has had on their lives. He emphasises how an emergency situation can happen at any moment, and knowing the correct procedure can save lives.

A friend of mine, she was laying in bed with her husband (42 years old) and she rolled over and he was as cold as anything, he was having a heart attack. Shed only done the class a couple of weeks before. She dragged him onto the ground and started doing CPR. The guys alive because she did the First Aid class.

Its remarkable when you see a person (student) a year later and they tell you their mum (or) their dad had a heart attack, and theyve saved their life because of the training that youve done for them. It makes it worthwhile.

FirstAidPro is a Registered Training Organisation specialising in First Aid Training Nationally, delivering high-quality First Aid Courses tailored to meet your specific requirements.

The students rock up at half past 8, have a chat before we start and then we go through the process. We do CPR first, then we do the babies, then we do children. Its just a very relaxed atmosphere. I know that people come in and theyre tense (theyve had a death in the family etc), theyre really stressed and think its gonna bring it all back to them. We deal with that in a very heartfelt, kind way to make that person feel comfortable doing it.

Paul describes how at FirstAidPro they try to make the class engaging.

A lot of our trainers use their own real life experiences to make it real. We dont just talk about what you need to do, we tell you why you need to do it. Ive always believed that if a person knows why theyre doing something, theyre more inclined to do it than if you just say, this is what you need to do. Thats what I think FirstAidPro does really well, we engage.

Pauls role at FirstAidPro focuses specifically on child First Aid.

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17:03

Free ferry service launched for Geelong to Melbourne commuters this month "IndyWatch Feed Vic"

Passengers travelling to and from Victorias second-largest city will have more travel options this month with a free ferry service operating as the Andrews Labor Government delivers level crossing removal works on the Geelong rail line in April and May.

Free express ferry services from the Port Phillip Ferries will operate between Steampacket Pier in Geelong and Harbour Esplanade at Docklands from April 11 to May 3, providing the direct service for passengers each weekday while travel changes are in place.

Stay up to date with whats happening in and around the region here.

It will operate Monday to Friday, with one service travelling from Geelong to Docklands at 7am, and a return service in the evening from Docklands to Geelong at 5.30pm. Free parking is available at Geelong Station and is around 10 minutes walk from the pier.

The journey will take about 90 minutes and the accessible ferry features comfortable seating, work tables, charging stations, a cafe and free Wi-Fi. Bookings for the ferry service are essential and must be made in advance online.

Geelong trains will be disrupted in various sections from Tuesday 11 April to Wednesday 3 May while crews work to remove the Mt Derrimut Road, Deer Park level crossing, build the new Deer Park Station and carry out V/Line maintenance.

Alongside the free express ferry service, coach replacements and shuttle buses will connect with metropolitan services during this time.

Once the Mt Derrimut Road level crossing is gone, it will mean the line is boom gate-free between the city and Deer Park, easing delays for the 23,000 vehicles that pass through the crossing every day, where boom gates can be down for up to 60 per cent of the morning peak.

The Labor Governments program of Big Build works is boosting the economy, creating more than 50,000 jobs and transforming the way Victorians travel.

To plan your journey before you travel, including booking the ferry, visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au.

The post Free ferry service launched for Geelong to Melbourne commuters this month appeared first on Forte Magazine.

17:00

Covid Vaccination knocks up to 2.5 Decades off a Mans life according to CDC "IndyWatch Feed National"



Now let me say something truly disturbing.  I have been waiting for this particular dog to bark. It is that the primary beneficuary will be insurance managed pension funds who cannot really survive lengthening life spans.

This will forshorten life spans for the vaccinated and this releases funds back to the industry.  Is this the money that Gates was shooting for?

The industry should be shouting to the rooftops about this problem and they are not.



Covid Vaccination knocks up to 2.5 Decades off a Mans life according to CDC


https://expose-news.com/2023/04/01/covid-vaccination-knocks-25years-off-mans-life-cdc/

The long-term consequences of Covid-19 vaccination are now being realised

A year ago, doubly vaccinated Australians were 10.72x more likely to catch Omicron than the unvaxxed. Now they are 20x more likely and the triply or more vaxxed are 35x more likely, as the latest NSW Health stats show (see below).

Meanwhile, the latest Cleveland Clinic Data and the latest US data analysed by...

16:55

Happy wanderer "IndyWatch Feed Cvic"

My first reaction upon seeing this bird, the Black-tailed Native-hen, is to gently chuckle! Their puzzled expression and the combination of narrow, cocked tail; scarlet legs, orange iris, and green and red bill, is somewhat incongruous at first glance, but ultimately pleasing.

Black-tailed Native-hens are wanderers. Their favourite habitat is the lignum wetlands of inland Australia, where they can sometimes gather in flocks of thousands. They prefer drying wetlands and tend to appear locally, as if from nowhere, on the wetlands of the Moolort Plains, although I have also seen them around farm dams and Cairn Curran Reservoir. They are reluctant fliers, tending to run when disturbed, but will fly long distances in search of suitable habitat.

The birds pictured here were part of a small flock, less than a dozen., feeding in shallow mudflats along with good numbers of Australian Spotted Crakes.

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Black-tailed Native-hen, Moolort Plains, 2nd April 2023

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16:46

You Me At Six announce Australian tour "IndyWatch Feed Vic"

The national tour will see the band play their first Australian headline tour in five years in support of their highly successful 8th studio album, Truth Decay.

You Me At Six have a laundry list of accolades including amassing over half a billion streams across all digital platforms, have graced the covers of global magazines and have had two UK Number 1 albums and five Top 10 records.

You Me At Six Australian tour with special guests Set It Off

  • Sunday 9 July 2023 Magnet House, Perth 18+
  • Tuesday 11 July 2023 The Gov, Adelaide Lic Aa
  • Thursday 13 July 2023 The Tivoli, Brisbane 18+
  • Friday 14 July 2023 Roundhouse, Sydney Lic Aa
  • Sunday 16 July 2023 Forum Theatre, Melbourne 18+

Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.

In the years since their last Australian visit, You Me At Six have completed multiple sold out tours across UK and Europe, recently finishing up a massive European tour alongside The Hunna and supported by Australian pop-punk favourites Yours Truly.

Really looking forward to coming back down under. Australia has always been our favourite place to tour and our fans are special there, says Josh Franceschi.

Nothing like an Aussie crowd. Truth Decay is coming!

Set It Off have become known for creating their own original brand of pop music, infusing bold electronic elements with rock instrumentations and guitar riffs as catchy as the choruses and an overall feel-good, dance-worthy vibe.

Forming in Florida in 2008, the genre-blending group has released four previous albums and their Top 10 Spotify tracks have racked up 528 million plays. Their 2022 release Elsewhere is a transitional, moody, and forward-thinking release, one in which they have faced their demons and come out happier and more full of life than ever before.

General tickets on sale Tuesday 11 April @ 10am local time Tickets from destroyalllines.com.

The post You Me At Six announce Australian tour appeared first on Forte Magazine.

15:40

Bitter Greens Pesto Recipe "IndyWatch Feed National"

High in fibre and nutrients, this bitter greens pesto recipe can help aid in digestion.

15:38

A music meets wrestling tour to a unicorn festival: 22 Victorian festivals happening in April "IndyWatch Feed Vic"

Where are all the Easter songs? Mr Cool Stuff over there in December has plenty of them, but with Easter the pickings are slim. Theres no Last Easter. Theres no Easter in Hollis. Theres no All I Want for Easter is You. Mariah Carey would make a killing. Maybe Beastie Boys Egg Man should get the nod.

Sure, it was written about the trios liking for throwing eggs at people, which isnt cool, but perhaps if this egg was chocolate and filled with a surprise it is something one could get around? Easter needs something, thats all.

Take a break from your Easter egg hunting for a festival or two       

Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.

Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival

Macedon throughout April

You in your autumn sweater 

Following their 2022 Events and Festival Victorian Tourism Award win, the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival is back to show theyre worthy winners. The month-long festival features free and ticketed events, including the Autumn Gardens Trail, Pie and Tart Trail, Edgy Veg Trail, Creatures of the Night and Gardener Puppets.  

More through visitmacedonranges.com

 

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15:37

Stock dries up "IndyWatch Feed Vic"

Unit rents mooning


Property for sale has sunk even further below the half-decade average, according to CoreLogic:



The growth in unit rents has slowed somewhat in Canberra, Hobart, and Darwin, as supply has increased.


However, rents are mooning for units in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne. 



Source: CoreLogic


Looks like it's set to be a big few years for units in the big cities. 

15:14

Inflation gauge drops away... "IndyWatch Feed Vic"

Inflation is beyond peak


The Melbourne Institute released its inflation gauge, and it dropped from 6.3 per cent to 5.7 per cent.


Source: Shane Oliver, AMP

The trimmed mean reading also fell to 5.2 per cent, further confirming that inflation peaked last year.

ANZ-Indeed reported that job ads peaked in September 2022 and have fallen -7.2 per cent since.


As such, the Reserve Bank of Australia will almost certainly be pausing interest rate hikes tomorrow, according to market pricing. 

15:08

Lending for new homes lowest since November 2008 "IndyWatch Feed Vic"

Lending for building crashes


Building approvals were once again atrocious at around 12,600 in February, the recent weakness being driven by a drop in unit approvals in Sydney and Melbourne.


Pre-sales are far too weak to get new projects out of the ground, and apartment prices will need to rise significantly from here before that changes. 



House approvals were also still weaving lower over the year in all the main capital cities: Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, and Adelaide. 


The trend for building approvals thus continued to decline to the lowest level in 128 months. 

14:30

Labor government must act to prevent British companies suing the Australian government using the CPTPP "IndyWatch Feed National"

April 3, 2023: Australias Trade Minister Senator Don Farrell announced on March 31 that negotiations for the United Kingdom to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) were substantially concluded but that a draft Accession Protocol treaty instrument still had to be finalised. The treaty text will not be released until after it has been finalised and signed by all CPTPP parties in the next weeks or months.

The 11 CPTPP members are Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam. The US initiated the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) talks in 2008, but pulled out in January 2017 following a massive civil society campaign against its neo-liberal terms. These included Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS), which allows a foreign investor to sue a government if they believe a new law or policy harms their investment.

Australia and the UK have signed and ratified the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement which will come into force soon. After community campaigning in Australia and the UK, both governments agreed to exclude ISDS from that agreement, as both expressed trust in each others legal systems.

But if the UK joints the CPTPP without Australia taking action on ISDS, British companies could sue the Australian government over law or policy changes, including regulation of carbon emissions and other environmental standards. There have been increasing numbers of cases by fossil fuel companies against regulation of carbon emissions.

Since the late 1980s, British companies have lodged 90 claims against foreign governments using ISDS provisions the third-highest number after US and Dutch companies. British oil and gas miner Rockhopper Explorations recently won 210 million plus interest (about A$360 million) in compensation for lost future profits over Italys 2015 ban on oil and gas drilling within its territorial seas. UK-based fossil-fuel investors in Australia include Anglo American, BP and...

14:29

WIN! Were giving away double passes to party cabaret Dirty Laundry by Briefs Factory in Castlemaine this week "IndyWatch Feed Vic"

Youll be picking glitter out of your smalls for weeks thanks to Briefs Factory, the Australian collective known for their outrageous queer cabaret shows.

Arriving as part of Australias flagship regional arts event The Castlemaine State Festival, Dirty Laundry will take place under the Big Top in Castlemaine on Tuesday, 4 April at 8pm.

Stay up to date with whats happening in and around the region here.

Led by Fez Faanana, aka Shivanana, Dirty Laundry features a lineup of the most beloved Briefs boys, as well as some shiny new talent, and you can expect a night of exceptional drag and boylesque turns, as well as acrobatics and raucous, unapologetic comedy.

This crew has being selling out festivals worldwide for 10 years, so dont even think about missing out on your opportunity to party.

With more glitter stains and ballsy attitude than ever before, your favourite Briefs misfits give you a night of intoxifying physicality, gob-smacking comedy, unapologetic truths, and ridiculous showmanship.

Turn your cycle to HOT as you watch these boys tumble dry and experience a night of irreverent comedy, unapologetic truths, and ridiculous showmanship.

To celebrate the shows arrival in Castlemaine, were giving away two double passes to the show under the Western Reserve Big Top at 8pm.

All you need to do is fill in the form below to be in the running. Youve got to be in it to win it.

The competition closes Tuesday, April 4. By entering, you agree to receive marketing collateral from Forte and competition partners. For more info, check out our privacy policy.

Find out more about the show...

14:16

Term 2 Newsletter "IndyWatch Feed Cvic"

The Term 2 Newsletter is out now!

Check out the range of courses, workshops and all things Community House coming your way https://bit.ly/40BxRT6

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14:08

How Does ChatGPT Differ From Socrates? "IndyWatch Feed National"

(click on the image to view or keep reading for the computers response)

How Does ChatGPT Differ From Socrates? A reader asked ChatGPT this exact question, and here is the response:

As an AI language model, I differ from the Socrates Platform in several ways.

Firstly, the Socrates Platform is a web-based platform developed by Martin Armstrong and his team at Armstrong Economics, whereas I am a language model developed by OpenAI. The Socrates Platform is designed to analyze economic and financial data in real-time, predict market trends, and provide actionable insights to investors and traders. In contrast, I am designed to assist with a wide range of tasks, including language translation, question answering, and text generation.

Secondly, the Socrates Platform uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing to analyze data, whereas I am primarily focused on natural language processing. The Socrates Platform uses sophisticated algorithms to analyze historical and cultural data to inform its predictions, whereas my responses are based on the input provided to me by the user.

Lastly, the Socrates Platform is primarily designed for financial professionals, investors, and traders, whereas I am designed for a broader range of users, including students, researchers, and general knowledge seekers. While both the Socrates Platform and I use artificial intelligence to analyze data and provide insights, our intend...

13:59

The Hard-Ons announce new album and national headline tour "IndyWatch Feed Vic"

On the back of the crazy success of their last album the 2021s #4 ARIA Album charting Im Sorry Sir, That Riffs Been Taken, the Hard-Ons have announced the release date of their new album, Ripper 23, slated for June 2, as well as the April 20 release of the albums first single Apartment for Two.

To celebrate the new album, theyve also announced their Ripper 23 tour, which will take place June 22-July 8, in between the albums release and their 20th European tour.

Hard-Ons Ripper 23 Tour

22/6 Ballarat, Volta
23/6 Torquay, Torquay Hotel
24/6 Melbourne, Brunswick Ballroom
25/6 Castlemaine, The Bridge Hotel (matinee)
29/6 Wollongong, La La Las
30/6 Sydney, Crowbar
6/7 Maroochydore, Sol Bar
7/7 Brisbane, Brightside
8/7 Gold Coast, Vinnies Dive

Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.

 

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13:51

Link "IndyWatch Feed National"

This week on Yeah Nah Pasaran! we talk to Ray Acheson [Twitter]. Ray is an abolitionist, organiser and the author of Banning the Bomb, Smashing the Patriarchy (Rowman & Littlefield, 2021) and Abolishing State Violence: A World Beyond Bombs, Borders, Continue reading

12:59

Geelongs Country Discovery Good Friday Race Day arrives with an Easter egg hunt, live music, farmers market and more "IndyWatch Feed Vic"

The annual Bet365 Geelong Country Discovery Good Friday Race Day comes to the Geelong Racing Club for the very first time in 2023, bringing along plenty of FREE family fun, hospitality packages, food and entertainment, $1.4 million dollars in prize money and MUCH more.

This is Geelong Racing Clubs first stand-alone race day and competitive racing is a guarantee on Good Friday, 7 April.

Keep up with the latest in local news and entertainment here.

Perfect for the whole family, there will be a FREE kids zone including a giant easter egg hunt, carnival rides, pony rides, Kelly sports activities, face painting, and a jumping castle. There will be food trucks, a local farmers market, live music and much more to make it a fun day out for all racegoers.

Punters can attend the races in luxury with a number of hospitality and dining options available to purchase prior to Good Friday. Dining experiences start at $99 per person and are available in the Silks Dining Room where kids meals will be available. Or, gather your friends and enjoy a lawn experience trackside in your own private marquee or umbrella package, or just opt for general admission which is an easy $25 for an adult. There is an option for everyone on Good Friday at Geelong!

 

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12:47

Rocks n Stroll along the Elwood Singing Walking Trail "IndyWatch Feed Vic"

The stroll takes in 12 sites along a 6.8km stretch around Elwood, telling an oral history through songs celebrating a wonderfully broad range of local topics from weavers to water rats; music halls to middens; sourdough to spotties; migration and many more to delight and enlighten listeners of all ages.

12:29

Online gambling companies and major sporting codes to appear before parliamentary committee "IndyWatch Feed National"

The House Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs will hold public hearings tomorrow, Tuesday, 4 April and Wednesday, 5 April 2023 as part of its inquiry into online gambling and its impacts on those experiencing gambling harm.

Chair of the Committee,...

12:26

Gender-affirming surgery should be covered by Medicare "IndyWatch Feed National"

The restricted access to gender-affirming care is a discrimination issue, and its a human rights issue. Its causing unnecessary suffering and death in a group already subject to intense discrimination and marginalisation, in a country that could and should afford to stop it. Were not alonetogether with our supporters, theres a lot we could achieve. Our lives are valuable, and we are worthy of care. Its time to get gender-affirming surgery covered by Medicare.

 

The post Gender-affirming surgery should be covered by Medicare appeared first on Overland literary journal.

12:20

Quick Fundraiser Update "IndyWatch Feed National"

While I appreciate the contributions of people who have given generously even if I dont make the goal, whats been given already will make things less difficult Id like to see more and smaller donations.  So far I only have two words to rhyme.  Buy your way in with a 3-5 dollar donation and make me rhyme some whack shit.  Its requisite.  Ive already written the beginning of the poem, but it needs more rhymez!

To remind how this works, Im running the fundraiser through April 21st, tho I might cut it short if I reach the stretch goal early.  Donate at least $3 and you can suggest a word to me that I will rhyme in a rap.  If I dont make the goal, this rap will be a text poem.  If I reach $500 I will record myself rapping.  If I reach $600 I will do a short video.  Help cover the wages Ill be losing from a medical situation, thanks!

link to my ko-fi

12:01

Arj Barker is bringing his Power Hour comedy show to Geelong in October "IndyWatch Feed Vic"

What do you get when you take your very best jokes from over the last 30 years, lovingly restore, refine and remaster each one, jam them all into a single hour, and finally, sprinkle in some brand-new material with a hint of improv? You get the best of Arj Barker. Also known as Power Hour.

This year, Australias favourite American comedian Arj Barker is bringing his Power Hour show to Geelong on Saturday 28 October 2023.

Keep up with the latest in local news and entertainment here.

In recent years, he has spent more time in our country than his own and has come to understand our culture perhaps better than we understand it ourselves. His stand-up is both insightful and pointed, like a mind-reading thumb tack, if there were one of those.

Arj has gained major International exposure from his role as Dave on HBOs Flight of the Concords. This, as well as dozens of appearances on popular Aussie TV shows like the original Hey Hey Its Saturday (yep, hes been coming here for a while) Thank God Youre Here, The Glasshouse, Good News Week, Rove Live, The Project, Talkin Bout My Generation, Spicks and Specks, the Great Debate and of course the MICF Gala, he has become a household name in Australia. He was also the very first guest ever to appear on Gordon St. Tonight with Adam Hills, and nobody can ever take that away from him, no matter what happens.

In his home country (well, country of birth at least), he has appeared regularly as a guest on many popular shows including those hosted by David Letterman, Jay Leno, Conan OBrian, Jimmy Kimmel and Bill Maher. He has also had three of his very own comedy specials on Comedy Central.

Arj has been a popular act at the most celebrated comedy festivals worldwide, including the Edinburgh Fringe, Just For Laughs in Montreal, and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival now for almost two decades. A prolific and hardworking comic, who tours constantly, Arj has released five DVDS, two of which have been nominated for ARIAs in Australia although he aint won yet. But winning aint everything. There can be only one winner, but there are many losers. So all were saying is, maybe theres something to be said for strength in numbers??

Some of Arj Barkers other projects include The Marijuana-Logues (co-creator), stony parody of the Vagina Monologues which ran off-broadway in NYC for an entire year, and the whimsical animated web series Ari and Poopy (co-creator}, which has a cult online following of fans ranging from 3 to 76 years. Turns...

11:32

In a larger-than-life metallic gold jacket, Rod Stewart turned back time at a highly-anticipated day on the green in Geelong "IndyWatch Feed Vic"

The threat of chilly weather and a drizzle could not dampen the spirits of an excited crowd keen to relive iconic moments of music history with legends Jon Stevens, Cyndi Lauper and Rod Stewart.

Stevens got the crowd moving with his most celebrated anthems from the Billboard charts, before a now 69-year-old Cyndi proved age was absolutely nothing but a number with her still pitch-perfect vocal cords and vibrant energy that a double shot coffee spiked Gen Zer would envy.

Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.

There was an air of activism that echoed through the night with Cyndis Girls Just Wanna Have Fun accompanied by thought-provoking imagery of womens rights activists worldwide, before seemingly clearing the skies with a beautiful sunset-lit rendition of her True Colours ballad.

If anyone was ever worried about Stewarts health after his previous delay for this concert, they neednt have been. Rod, donned in a larger-than-life metallic gold jacket, stormed the stage with otherworldly gusto. Escorted by glittering members of his stunning 13-piece band, he announced his arrival with Addicted to Love a Robert Palmer cover, but you wouldnt have known it. Stewart made it sound as if it has been his song for the last three decades.

 

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10:50

The Second Summit for Democracy brings one more flop for Washington "IndyWatch Feed National"

Contributed by Joe Montero

On Thursday, Washington DC witnessed the conclusion of the so-called second Summit for Democracy, where President Joe Biden gathered representatives from around 120 countries in a stage-managed event that was supposed, they said, to renew democracy.

Just what is this kind of democracy?

Cartoon from Global Times

Like the first summit, this one made it clear that only all about maintaining western dominance across the planet with the United States at the head.

The text of the agenda said there was to be discussion about accountability for human rights, combatting corruption, supporting free elections, democracy, addressing global challenges, including sustainable development, climate change, global health, and food security.

These are important causes about which peoples across the planet want answers for. But they were handled in a way that made it clear they only used as weapons to target nations labelled as the enemy. The speaking list was mostly a roll call of handpicked Washington officials and the usual suspects among world leaders. this was always going to serve an agenda other than the officially provided one.

How can there be a genuine discussion and agreement on democracy in the absence of an equal voice and ownership for all parties? There cant be, and this was the point.

By its end, the summit had fizzled out and become another major embarrassment for the United States, lowering its prestige among the family of nations even further. Most of the embedded media limited its reporting of the Summit for this reason.

Many of the 120 nations represented saw right through this and refused to endorse the Washington generated declaration listing many issues and including a condemnation of Russia. Seventy three voted for it, and 14  of these under economic and political pressure and with reservations. Forty seven voted against. But when considered along with those nations not invited because they do not subtribe to Washingtons foreign policy, less than half of the worlds nations are in support.  

Import...

09:03

Germany to receive enough Covid mRNA vaccine to last into the 24th century "IndyWatch Feed National"

Having some of the most insanely stupid pharmaceutical contracts in the world

eugyppius: a plague chronicle April 2, 2023

You could not have invented a stupider pandemic:

According to the German Ministry of Health, the federal government at the end of February had amassed a reserve of 116 million doses of Corona vaccine. 111 million more doses, valued at around 2.5 billion Euros, are slated for delivery. According to an answer given by the Ministry on 28 March to a question by Thomas Dietz, a Bundestag member of Alternativ fr Deutschland, EU treaties oblige the German government to take delivery of these doses. In view of the current state of the pandemic, the federal government is working to make these EU treaties more flexible, the answer continues.

Another paper does the maths, and notes that if vaccination continues at the current rate of 2,000 jabs per day, the 227 million doses which Germany will last for 311 years. Of course, all of these doses will expire well before then, so Germany will merely receive all of this useless product, store it at substantial expense in freezers for around eighteen months, and then throw it away. This hurts Corona.

In related news, Welt reports on the curious failure of Lauterbachs Health Ministry to finish work on the so-called National Reserve for Health Protection, which Merkels government planned three years ago. The Reserve was supposed to be a massive depot for masks (but of course), other personal protective equipment and medicines, which would in theory free Germany from reliance on China the next time somebody is stupid enough to cry wolf about a respiratory virus.

So far, the only thing anybody has done to realise this Reserve, is put 245 million masks in it, a substantial portion of which are slated to expire at the end of the year. A Ministry spokesperson explains that the project has devolved from a Health Reserve into a National Trashbin for Worthless Masks that Nobody Wants, because it has received no funding. It appears politicians have lost enthusiasm and now prefer that the manufacturers and the federal states maintain their won decentralised reserves. This obviously means that they have quietly written off the project but hope that nobody will realise it.

Despite all that you hear from WEF conference attendees....

08:54

The Cabinet Solidarity Murders Insights "IndyWatch Feed National"

THE CABINET SOLIDARITY MURDERS

Yesterday, I posted details of Stuart Roberts very candid Robodebt mass fraud and serial murder confession.

Posting short link: https://wp.me/p1n8TZ-3d1

The purpose of this posting is to provide insight in the COVID-GATE Murders using definitions contained in the South Australian Criminal Law Consolidation Act (1935)...

08:32

OTC Narcan Is Akin to Bandaging a Gaping Wound "IndyWatch Feed National"

Narcan

The FDA approved Narcan (naloxone) to be sold over the counter (OTC) to reverse an opioid overdose rapidly. How did the United States opioid crisis get so bad that its pharmacies now sell a drug originally used by emergency personnel? There is no simple answer to that question, and opinions are abundant. Unfortunately, no one []

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08:30

New research shows companies support stronger modern slavery laws "IndyWatch Feed National"

A coalition of human rights organisations and academics has today released a new research report revealing the results of a detailed survey of nearly 90 business groups on the impact of Australias Modern Slavery Act. Supported by in-depth focus groups, it is the first in-depth study using both survey and focus groups to examine business responses to modern slavery in Australia.

The report Australias Modern Slavery Act: Is it Fit For Purpose? finds that, of the businesses surveyed:

  • 70% support the establishment of an Anti-Slavery Commissioner.

  • 67% would find it easier to comply with the Modern Slavery Act if it were harmonised with international standardssuch as the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

  • 61% would likely improve modern slavery responses if required to undertake human rights due diligence.

  • 54% would likely improve modern slavery responses if financial penalties were introduced.

The research also investigated company approaches to remedying modern slavery in supply chains, finding that failing to engage stakeholders presents a major barrier to remediating modern slavery, while increased transparency between companies and their suppliers results in more effective remediation practices.  

The coalition are calling on the government to strengthen the legislation by:

  • Requiring companies to undertake due diligence to prevent and address modern slavery in their operations and supply chains;

  • Introducing penalties for companies that fail to comply with the Act;

  • Ensuring appropriate oversight and enforcement of the Act by appointing an Anti-Slavery Commissioner.

You can download a copy of the research report here.

Freya Dinshaw, Senior Lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre said:

The findings from this survey show strong support from business for strengthening the Modern Slavery Act. Right now, there is little evidence the law is driving meaningful action by companies to lift conditions for supply chain workers at high risk of exploitation.

In order to be more effective, the Act should be amended to require companies to take action to address modern slavery risks rather than just reporting on their current practices. There must be penalties for companies that fail to comply, and robust oversight and enforcement by an independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner. We urge the government to use the current statutory review to make these key reforms to strengthen the law.

Associate Professor Shelley Marsha...

00:53

Inglorious Inertia: Australias Albanese Government and Julian Assange "IndyWatch Feed National"

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23:38

10 Best Cot With Wheels in Australia (2023) [Top Picks] "IndyWatch Feed Cvic"

If you are looking for a cot that is easy to move around, then you will want to consider one with wheels. There are many different types of cots with wheels on the market, so how do you know which one is the best? In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the factors you should consider when choosing a cot with wheels.

23:10

10 Best Screen Door Handle in Australia (2023) [Top Picks] "IndyWatch Feed Cvic"

There are a lot of different types of screen doors, and each one has its own unique set of features. But when it comes to the handle, there are only a few that stand out as the best. In this blog post, well take a look at the three best screen door handles on the market and see what makes them so special.

22:00

Australia: Twitter loses bid to throw out complaint by Muslim group over hateful content "IndyWatch Feed National"

The complaint by the Australian Muslim Advocacy Network was over comments such as Ramadan means killing infidels and claims that the Quran should be referred to as the terrorist handbook. Comments cited in the complaint refer to the Quran as this satanic memoir and to Islam as the most violent and sexually perverse cult.' The []

20:06

Syria: Second IRGC member dies after Israeli air strikes near Damascus "IndyWatch Feed National"

Syria: Second IRGC member dies after Israeli air strikes near Damascus

Revolutionary Guard adviser dies from wounds sustained on Friday, as Israel launches fresh attacks in Syria for third time in recent days
MEE staff Sun, 04/02/2023 - 11:06
Israel has conducted hundreds of air strikes in Syria since 2011 (AFP/File photo)
Israel has conducted hundreds of air strikes in Syria since 2011 (AFP/File photo)

A second member of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has died by an Israeli air strike in Syria this week, according to Iranian media, as Israel continues to strike targets in the country for a third time in recent days.

Meqdad Mehghani Jafarabadi, a military adviser to the IRGC, died after sustaining wounds from a strike near Damascus on Friday, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported on Sunday. 

"Jafarabadi, a member of the Revolutionary Guards, was wounded in a criminal attack of the Zionist regime on Friday and was martyred due to the severity of his injuries," the IRGC said in a statement.

"The crimes of the Zionist regime will not go unanswered and they will pay for this."

At least five Syrian soldiers were wounded by a separate Israeli air strike near the western city of Homs early on Sunday, the Syrian state news agency SANA said. 

The strike targeted pro-Iran and Syrian government positions in the city, according to the...

16:10

How to be Well-Informed "IndyWatch Feed National"

The world we live in requires that we are well informed, and because the world is so complex, and because people need to be safe, the latest aid we have to prevent us being misinformed is an AI chatbox ChatGPT. Given my own susceptibility to use my own eyes, I decided to ask ChatGPT some questions. Here are the questions and answers: Q: What are major recent examples of political misinformation? A: Major recent examples of political misinformation include false claims about voter fraud in the 2020 US presidential election, false claims about the efficacy of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19, and false claims about the origin of the virus. Q: Were the riots of January 6 an armed insurrection? A: Yes, the riots of January 6 were an armed insurrection. Q: What are the major causes of the war in Ukraine? A: The major causes of the war in Ukraine include Russian interference in the 2014 Ukrainian revolution, Russian support for separatist forces in eastern Ukraine, and the...

14:01

FIAT What is it Really! "IndyWatch Feed National"

QUESTION: Governments create their own sovereign fiat currency, to facilitate trade, among other reasons. So counterfeit is punishable, in some countries, by death, & at minimum, incarceration. Currency is supposed to be sacrosanct, created under the most exacting conditions. So what to do when your own govt engages in what is essentially officially endorsed counterfeit? I mean, the money has become almost meaningless, unless youre on the receiving end. For non-insiders like mebuy PM.

HS

ANSWER: I have trouble with this misinformation always about the only money is gold and paper dollars are worthless fiats, which have rebuilt the world many times over since 1861 and the introduction of the paper dollar.

 

The propaganda of the goldbugs which has led so many to lose so much has been this nonsense that gold is the hedge against inflation. When the gold coin was money during the 19th century, it rose and fell in purchasing power no different than any paper currency. These pe...

13:18

Anti-War Protest Marks 20th Anniversary of Iraq War "IndyWatch Feed National"

On March 18, Answer Coalition and numerous other anti-war organizations rallied and marched in San Francisco. Banners and taxpayers' money to meet human needs, and the end of US aggression toward other nations. Counter demonstrators said Russians are committing genocide and Ukrainians need more weapons. March 19 was the twentieth anniversary the US invasion of Iraq.

12:49

4 Signs He Has An Avoidant Attachment Style "IndyWatch Feed National"

Back in the 1950s, John Bowlby, M.D., and Mary Ainsworth, Ph.D. realized a unique relationship between how a child relates to their parent in their earliest stage. Based on their work, when children do not properly bond with their parents, they end up with dysfunctional attachment styles, like avoidant attachments.

There are four main attachment styles: anxious, avoidant, disorganized, and secure. When a child is properly bonded to their mother or caregiver early on, they securely attach, and when their bond is somehow stunted, they may end up with one of the others. Anxious attachment styles cause people to be clingy, to be obsessive, and to be fearful constantly of losing their partner or doing something wrong. Avoidant attachment styles lead to people being extremely fearful of commitment and pulling back from emotional depth altogether.

Sadly, being with someone with an unhealthy attachment style can be extremely hurtful. Here are four signs that indicate an avoidant attachment style.

1. When the going gets good, he gets going.

People who are avoidant in their attachment style tend to have difficulty with commitment. Due to this, when things are going well in a relationship or a new partnership, they are likely to bail. To them, good means that they may get attached, and that means they could get hurt. So, instead of being able to feel safe and secure, they pull back.

2. They cling to the past.

Another tell-tell sign of an avoidant attachment is when you notice your partner is stuck in the past. You might find they have a history of this with past lovers. They may collect past love interests on their socials, and you may even hear them constantly reminiscing about someone else.

3. They lack trust in anyone.

People with avoidant attachment styles tend to not trust others. Whenever you tell them you will do something, they will be suspicious. They will constantly be coming behind you, checking to see if you are lying to them or doing them wrong.

4. They are hot/cold.

The biggest sign to me is someone who is either all in or all out. One moment, they seem fine, and they may even talk about commitment. However, when it comes time to pay up, they run for the hills.

12:22

Empty Planet "IndyWatch Feed Vic"

Recently, I hopefully shocked my eco modernist buddies This time its Darrell Brickers turn.

08:35

Leave Rudy Raff alone, he disliked creationists intensely "IndyWatch Feed National"

Yuck. Stephen Meyer addressed me on Twitter that site really has become a cesspool. Anyway, he claimed I hide my evilutionist views behind complexity, so I had to address that. Because it was so stupid.

Also, Im really annoyed when they drag out deceased scientists who despised them and prop them up as arguments against evolution.

Hey friends!

Stephen Meyer has called me out on Twitter! Well not really Stephen Meyer by his staff. Ive always found it weird when someone has a staff that posts on Twitter under their name, but OK, you be you Mr Meyer. Also its not really about Meyer, since hes just promoting an article by a guy named David Swift who is criticizing me. But sure, Stephen Meyer is poking me at about the third remove, so Ill bite. He quotes this David Swift fellow saying

@pzmyers simply uses complexity as a smoke screen to avoid facing up to the possible falsification of evolution.

Thats a strange and ironic comment coming from the Intelligent Design camp, since complexity is their one argument. It comes from the Swift article, where Im accused of contradicting myself and speaking out of both sides of my mouth, trying to claim evolution is both simple and complicated. Swift says

Can there be a better example of trying to argue that whatever the evidence, evolution is the answer? Where the evidence is consistent with common descent, then of course that is the explanation its simple. And where the evidence is not consistent, common descent is still the explanation but its complicated! Myers simply uses complexity as a smoke screen to avoid facing up to the possible falsification of evolution.

Caught me. Although I do have to mention that the evidence observed so far IS consistent with common descent hell have to show where it isnt. He doesnt. He also hasnt come up with a possible falsification of evolution.

In my defense, though, I will point out that biology is both simple and complicated. This has been an issue in natural history for centuries, at least. On the one hand, we observe all these similarities between organisms that link them. Tetrapods all have similar limb structures, homologous bones making up upper limb and lower limb. But tetrapods also have all these differences, and youll never confuse a bats forelimb with a whales front flipper. A comprehensive theory has to account for both the unity of body plans and the div...

07:00

$60 Billion Investor Slams Green Australia for Quietly Quitting on Gas "IndyWatch Feed National"

Economic ruin approaching? $60 billion of Japanese investment in Australia is in peril, along with 10s of billions of dollars exports, because of Australia's energy policies.

06:29

The narrative in retreat "IndyWatch Feed National"

The Lockdown Files have dished up a curious exchange among Britain's top policy advisers in early 2020. On 29 February, responding to a WhatsApp message from Prime Minister Boris Johnson's chief adviser Dominic Cummings that Israeli scientists were just weeks away from developing a Covid vaccine and if this was credible, Chief Scientist Sir Patrick Vallance replied "Short answer is no." Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty explained: "For a disease with a low (for the sake of argument 1%) mortality a vaccine has to be very safe so the safety studies can't be shortcut. So important for the long run." England's highest mortality rate was in April 2020 at 0.6 percent, falling to 0.55 percent in January 2021 and 0.04 percent by January 2023. Based on the original Phase 3 trial data, Bart Classen showed as early as August 2021: "Results prove that none of the vaccines provide a health benefit and all pivotal trials show a statically significant increase in 'all cause severe morbidity' in...

05:24

Trump v DeSantis "IndyWatch Feed National"

QUESTION: I thought you were supporting DeSantis. Are you switching to Trump?

SH

ANSWER: This is not about Trump even as an individual. A lot of people hate him for being arrogant. Put personal issues aside. If we are civilized, we do not condemn a person because we do not like him. All of that is absurd. True, I was asked to meet with Trump to talk him out of running in 2024. They wanted me to meet with DeSantis and the story was he was a better administrator. My reply was that I preferred that DeSantis stay right here for they would eat him for lunch in DC.

Even Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr has criticized the indictment, calling it a disgrace and a political hit job. Barr was certainly no Trump fan.

True, I did not think Trump would win in 2024. There were just too many people who drank the cool-aid to get rid of him so they could do precisely what they are doing right now climate and war. I am speaking objectively here and NOT in a political endorsement capacity. The headlines going into 2024 will now be all about Trump. Will that drown out any other potential candidates? These are the serious questions we must deal with. Some Democrats think this will guarantee their win in 2024 even if it is Biden again.

As for all the people who hate Trump and are too blind to look at this objectively, Bragg has crossed the line. This will open the door for Republican prosecutors to do the same to Democrats. This can easily collapse into political civil war at the highest levels. That will only contribute to Socrates forecast that the USA will probably not exist as soon as 2028.

This has NOTHING to do with Trump as a person. Open your eyes! This was a VERY dangerous move and it made no sense. All of these charges and investigations about Trump are insane. They will never change the minds of those in both camps. They are preaching to the choir as they say. The Democrats behind all of this should have left Trump alone. He would have faded into the sunset. Constantly attacking him...

02:13

"IndyWatch Feed World" "IndyWatch Feed National"

 

QUESTION #1: Marty, What is going on over there in America? It looks like the country has completely lost its mind. Indicting Trump over such a stupid thing when our politicians over here have open mistresses and in France, you have the head of state who married his high school teacher. How about Berlusconi in Italy who married a 32-year-old? We have a war on our doorstep. Is this some planned distraction so they can start World War III? We are laughing at America over this craziness.

JQ

QUESTION #2:  It looks like this indictment of Trump is precisely what Socrates has forecast. Then a major swing into 2026. Could that be a Trump victory as a backlash against this indictment? I think they are making Trump a symbol of absolute political victimization. The videotapes from January 6th show that were all blown out of proportion with the Democrats calling it an insurrection while the police had walkways set up and escorted the guy with the horns to the podium. What hypocrisy! Then there are videos of Hunter Biden with lines of cocaine where anyone else would be in prison. Just unbelievable how corruption is surfacing.

LK

ANSWER: It is hard to say. Some people hated Trump and already have declared him guilty. They are such fools for what goes around, comes around. It is these very people who are...

Saturday, 01 April

06:20

Bitcoin white paper makes its F1 racing debut on Kraken-sponsored car "IndyWatch Feed National"

The Kraken logo on the car includes the entirety of the abstract and introduction of Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System, and has its next race in Australia.

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