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Sunday, 09 July

21:29

Zodiac "IndyWatch Feed National"

Introduction

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

1998 UFO Magazine

Sedge-Masters.pdf (richarddolanmembers.com)


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

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

The article

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

21:01

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

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

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

20:32

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

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

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

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

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

Antony Loewenstein is touring New Zealand later this month.

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

20:07

I have some great news! "IndyWatch Feed National"

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

11:19

War and Peace "IndyWatch Feed National"

Su-57 (militarywatchmagazine.com/)

[A series of emails from G5]

by G5

Squadrons of SU-57s

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

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

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

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

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

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

11:07

A bird of contrasts "IndyWatch Feed Cvic"

In dry years this bird, the Swamp Harrier, is a notable absentee from the plains country.

Two wetter than average winters have encouraged a few individuals to hang around and to possibly breed. I came across a pair yesterday near Campbelltown, variously hunting and displaying over a rough paddock.

I came across a lovely article on the Swamp Harrier, published in 1932 in Emu, the journal of the Australian Ornithologists Union, which notes

The Swamp Harrier (Circus approximans) may well be regarded as a bird of contrasts; a bird to which inflexible rules are unknown, and one worthy of more sympathetic study than has hitherto been devoted to it. Its habits vary as greatly as its plumage colour; it is migratory in some districts, stationary in others; it often flies low, but sometimes very high; it is as much at home in timbered country as it is in a marsh, and apparently its only adherence to accepted rules is in regard to the general situation of the nest and the colour of the eggs well distributed over the southern States, especially Tasmania where most of my observations have been made, this fine Raptore can usually be identified by its low, measured flight close to the top of rushes or grain where it hunts, at which time the white rump on the tail coverts is to be seen.

The author, Michael Sharland, was a renowned Tasmanian naturalist and writer, and regular contributor to the Emu and other publications for more than fifty years learn more here.

On the mainland the Swamp Harrier is rarely seen over wooded country, unless on migration or undertaking longer range movements. Many of my observations in recent years have been of immature birds on the move.

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00:54

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

QUESTION: Is it true that Zelensky is canceling elections?

HZ

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

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

 

 

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

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Saturday, 08 July

23:16

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

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

22:36

You missed your chance! "IndyWatch Feed National"

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

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

21:49

Variation is wonderful "IndyWatch Feed National"

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

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

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

Wrong.

As it turned out, hilariously wrong.

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

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

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

You get the point.

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

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

*I might be misremembering the exact number

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

Wrong.

So, so very wrong.

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

Go on, take a guess. Ill wait.

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

Zero. The answer is zero.

Not a single soldier was within tolerances on all measurements.

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

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

21:12

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

Ash Kash Cause Of Death

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

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

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

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

The Facts Surrounding Ash Kashs Death

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

1. Limited Information:

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

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

2. Respect for Privacy:

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

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

3. Remembering Ash Kashs Legacy:

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

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

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

20:25

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

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

19:00

TIDBITS: THIS WEEKS HONOURABLE MENTIONS "IndyWatch Feed National"

User Answers

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

The post TIDBITS: THIS WEEKS HONOURABLE MENTIONS appeared first on The Giza Death Star.

16:15

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

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

by Mary W Maxwell, LLB

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

15:41

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

Outta gas (from people.com)

J.G.Olsen / Financial Expositor

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

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

13:16

The Robodebt Rogues Gallery "IndyWatch Feed National"

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Commission duly rejected as untrue Mr Morrison...

12:11

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

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

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06:50

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

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

06:00

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

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

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

Details Of The Report

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

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

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

Crypto hacks

Exchanges And Ethereum Ecosystem Hit The Most

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

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

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04:57

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Instructions for d...

03:00

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

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

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

 

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

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

 

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

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

02:29

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

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

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

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

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01:32

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

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

01:29

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

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

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

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

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

This could have different reasons.

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

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

The Sorry State of the GOPs Performance Artist Caucus

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

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

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

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

00:30

Weekend long read "IndyWatch Feed National"

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

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

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

2) The ITIC reports on a Hamas lawfare campaign.

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

3) At the Alma Center,...

Friday, 07 July

23:30

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

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

Bitcoin Price Analysis: When Will BTC Break Out?

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

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

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

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

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Stop the Great Wall of Frankston - Minister intervenes "IndyWatch Feed Vic"

There is exciting news from Frankston. On Wednesday Victorian Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny announced an Interim Design and Development Overlay which included mandatory height limits of 3 storeys on the section of land between Kananook Creek Boulevard and Nepean Highway. This article is reposted from .

This area has a very sensitive creek interface and is adjacent to the Frankston foreshore. Despite its importance, until now it has had no protection from overdevelopment. Developers have lodged plans for 14, 15, and 16 storey towers! Of course their plan is to build luxury apartments - no risk of any dwellings that a young person on a basic income could live in.

The Stop the Great Wall of Frankston Campaign Committee has done a mighty job in campaigning against high rise development in Frankston's waterfront precinct. It included a Blues Concert last weekend, and a rally back on 13 May at which I was one of the speakers. The rally had an audience of hundreds, and their Petition to stop the Great Wall has attracted over 4000 signatures. , and the Protectors of Public Lands, as well as many local groups and residents, have supported this campaign.

Of course this battle has a long way to go yet, but the Minister has done the right thing, and her intervention deserves our support.

It gives us hope that there is still room for community opinion and action to influence our decision makers.

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Whitefella Mischief: a tour of the museum of the magicians of reason "IndyWatch Feed Vic"

It is the year 2060, and we are driving through Kullilli Country, also known as the Channel Country, a Bio-Region defined by its waterways. This State was called Queensland after Queen Victoria in 1859, and this was in the south-west corner. But really it is where Maxs people come from. At a turnoff on a dirt track there is a wooden sign, with MUSEUM roughly painted in white, and an arrow. A few hundred metres down the track is an old tin shed, a shearing shed, surrounded by a few casuarinas. It looks abandoned. But theres our museum guide Max, standing outside, waiting for us.

The post Whitefella Mischief: a tour of the museum of the magicians of reason appeared first on Overland literary journal.

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Antidepressants Can Cause Chemical Castration "IndyWatch Feed National"

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

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

It happened to Rosie

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

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

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

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

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

The post How to Treat Varroa Mites Naturally (without burning beehives!) appeared first on The Healthy Home Economist.

02:30

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

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

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

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

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

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