#australia 2013 saturday

[umseb]

sebastian vettel in the garage during fp3, australia - march 16, 2013 📷 vladimir rys / getty

[reasonsforhope]

"In a major win for the traditional owners of Australia, the federal government has ordered the end of the land leasing program for the Jabiluka uranium deposit, ensuring that mining will never occur on the land owned by the Mirarr people.

At the same time, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his coalition added it to the nearby Kakadu National Park, a UNESCO Natural Heritage Site twice the size of Yellowstone.

Various parties to the disagreement over the destiny of Jabiluka described the decision as “a great day for the Mirarr people, for Kakadu, the Northern Territory, and for Australia,” “a genuine and welcome surprise,” and “a reminder of the extraordinary privilege all of us have, to share this continent with the world’s oldest continuous culture.”

The dispute over Jabiluka dates back to 1991, when traditional owners, environmental groups, peace activists, and others protested the granting of a lease for Jabiluka to Energy Resources Australia (ERA) majority-owned by the Australian mining giant Rio Tinto Group.

Located in the Northern Territories, activism by Indigenous owners like the Mirarr and Djot has forced successive administrations to defer or avoid the actual development of the potential mine. This included a road blockade in 1998 during which 500 people were arrested.

The Jabiluka Long-Term Care and Maintenance Agreement signed in February 2005 gave the traditional owners veto rights over the future development of Jabiluka.

Key details about the history of Jabiluka to understand are that the land has been under mining leases for over 30 years, but they’ve never been developed. ERA was not seeking to renew the 10-year lease to try and push forward with uranium mining, as they acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land have the ultimate say as per the 2005 agreement.

ERA stated they sought renewal of the lease in order to secure the asset should the traditional owners ever change their minds. Jabiluka is one of the world’s richest and most extensive uranium deposits ever located.

In 1991, PM Bob Hawke declined to exploit the mine’s riches, as did the Gillard Administration in 2013, but with Rio Tinto and ERA never forsaking the mine as a lost cause, and the Albanese government planning to move forward with nuclear power expansion, the Mirarr and others felt that another, hopefully final push was necessary.

As a result, the federal government provided recommendations to the state government of NT that the will of the people should be respected, and that the lease should not be renewed.

“[It] means there will never be mining at Jabiluka,” Mr. Albanese was quoted as saying last Saturday. “This beautiful part of Australia is home to some of the oldest rock art in the world, a reminder of the extraordinary privilege all of us have, to share this continent with the world’s oldest continuous culture.” ...

Officials from the NT government said the decision was made based on the recommendations from the Coalition government in Sydney, saying that Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King advised that the most important position to respect was that of the Mirarr."

-via Good News Network, July 31, 2024

[apod]

2023 September 24

A Ring of Fire Sunrise Solar Eclipse Video Credit: Colin Legg & Geoff Sims; Music: Peter Nanasi

Explanation: What's rising above the horizon behind those clouds? It's the Sun. Most sunrises don't look like this, though, because most sunrises don't include the Moon. In the early morning of 2013 May 10, however, from Western Australia, the Moon was between the Earth and the rising Sun. At times, it would be hard for the uninformed to understand what was happening. In an annular eclipse, the Moon is too far from the Earth to block the entire Sun, and at most leaves a ring of fire where sunlight pours out around every edge of the Moon. The featured time-lapse video also recorded the eclipse through the high refraction of the Earth's atmosphere just above the horizon, making the unusual rising Sun and Moon appear also flattened. As the video continues, the Sun continues to rise, while the Sun and Moon begin to separate. The next annular solar eclipse will occur in less than three weeks. On Saturday, October 14, a ring of fire will be visible through clear skies from a thin swath crossing both North and South America.

∞ Source: apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap230924.html

[everybodyvoteschannel]

Hello! This is an unofficial tumblr mirror of the Everybody Votes Channel run by @iowadream. The Everybody Votes Channel was a channel for the Nintendo Wii that was operated from February 1, 2007 to June 13, 2013. Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday (or Monday, Wednesday, and Friday if you lived east of Europe), users would vote in two-option polls through the channel answering banal questions about their food preferences, talents, views of the future, etc.

This blog utilizes the (at the time of writing this) new poll feature on tumblr to replicate the experience of voting on the Everybody Votes Channel by reposting questions polled during the run of the Nintendo Wii. I also aim to recontextualize these polls by placing them on a separate platform a decade - a decade and a half after the fact, as well as raise questions about how cultural views and outlooks have shifted since then. Some of the polls reflect quaint, but relatively dated societal views on topics like technology and physical health. Some of the polls play into now-obsolete marketing campaigns of Nintendo's that begun and ended with the Wii.

I will post two polls a day. Each poll will be posted on its anniversary (for instance, the two polls on July 3rd, 2023 might be polls from July 3rd, 2008 and July 3rd, 2012) until this is not possible to do anymore. Based on the number of available polls, I estimate that this blog will run for a little over 2.5 years. Each poll will be open for 1 week, and at its conclusion, I will post the results from the poll's original run if I find there is an interesting discrepancy, or if someone requests I do so. Each poll has been accessed and reposted from RiiConnect24's archive of english-language Everybody Votes Channel polls.

The polls per day vary from country to country, but each can be generally cleaved into three regions: the Americas, Europe/Oceania, and Japan. The Americas region includes Canada, the US, and most of Central and South America. The Europe/Oceania region includes most of western Europe, mainland Scandinavia, Greece, Australia, and New Zealand. Each of these regions by and large have the same polls across each country, with some exceptions that will be noted (for instance, on February 27, 2007, a poll about American Idol was polled in the US, while a poll about life on mars was polled elsewhere). There is also a fourth category of poll, Worldwide, which was polled on the 1st and 16th of every month, and featured answers from all regions. Polls from the Americas will be denoted with the 🌎 emoji. Polls from Europe/Oceania will be denoted with the 🌍🌏 emojis and will utilize the Australian date for better daily posting diversity. Worldwide polls will be denoted with the 🌐 emoji. I currently do not plan on reposting the Japanese polls, but I will start if enough interest is expressed in them.

And that's it! Have fun voting!

[brookston]

Holidays 4.13

Holidays

Aerosmith Day (Massachusetts)

American Elephant Day

American Sikh Day

Arugula o Rocket Day (French Republic)

Auslan Day (Australia)

Beauty Peace Day

Celebrate Teen Literature Day

Day of Patrons and Philanthropists (Russia)

Day of the Dead (Elder Scrolls)

Environmental Protection Day

Feast of Rotten Endings

413 Day (Arkansas)

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) International Awareness Day

Homestuck Day

Huguenot Day (France)

Ides of April (Ancient Rome)

International Campus & Community Day

International Creativity & Innovation Day

International Day of the Kiss

International Functional Neurological Disorder Awareness Day

International Imposter Syndrome Awareness Day

International Jaat Day (India)

International Plant Appreciation Day

International Rock & Roll Day

International Special Librarian’s Day

International Turban Day

John Hanson Day (Maryland)

Katyn Memorial Day (Poland)

Military-Industrial Complex Employee Day (Ukraine)

National Boot Day

National Borinqueneers Day

National Hippy Day

National Hockey Card Day

National Japanese Spitz Day

National Kiss Your Homies Day

National Pathology Day (India)

National PhiliShui Day

National Silly Earring Day

National Sticker Day

National Theresa Day

Neil Banging Out the Tunes Day

Religious Freedom Day (England; France)

Scrabble Day

Silent Spring Day

Sinhala & Tamil New Year’s Eve (Sri Lanka)

Sterile Packaging Day

Swiftie Day

Teacher’s Day (Ecuador)

Thomas Jefferson Day

Unfairly Prosecuted Persons Day (Slovakia)

Western Mass Day (Massachusetts)

World Microscope Day

World Sarcoidosis Day

World’s Day of Remembrance for Victims of Katyn Massacre

Food & Drink Celebrations

Day to Give Thanks for Fish and Seafood

Hopocalypse Day (Drake’s Brewing)

National Make Lunch Count Day

National Peach Cobbler Day

2nd Saturday in April

Baby Massage Day [2nd Saturday]

Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse [2nd Saturday]

National Catch & Release Day [2nd Saturday]

Slow Art Day [2nd Saturday]

World Circus Day [2nd Saturday]

Weekly Holidays beginning April 13 (2nd Week)

California Native Plant Week [thru 4.20]

Independence & Related Days

Adammia (Declared; 2013) [unrecognized]

Mensa Ann (Declared; 2019) [unrecognized]

Sicily (from Naples; 1848)

Varnland (Declared; 1991) [unrecognized]

Winterspell (Declared; 2017) [unrecognized]

New Year’s Days

Songkran (Thailand) (a.k.a. …

Bangla New Year

Bisket Jatra (Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand)

Chiang Mai Songkran

Tamil New Year

Thai New Year

Festivals Beginning April 13, 2024

Armageddon Expo Christchurch, New Zealand) [thru 4.14]

Baldwin County Strawberry Festival (Loxley, Alabama) [thru 4.14]

Bar K Beer Fest (St. Louis, Missouri)

Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) [thru 4.14]

CNY Maple Festival (Marathon, New York) [thru 4.14]

Crawfish & Zydeco Festival (Kemah, Texas) [thru 4.14]

Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival (Kenosha, Wisconsin)

Dessert Wars (Baltimore, Maryland)

Georgia Renaissance Festival (Fairburn, Georgia) [thru 6.2]

Hall Cabernet Cookout (St. Helena, California)

Hudson Mac & Cheese Fest (Washingtonville, New York)

International Orange Blossom Carnival (Adana, Turkey) [thru 4.21]

Lost Colony Wine & Culinary Festival (Manteo, North Carolina)

Mobile Chocolate Festival (Mobile, Alabama)

National Grits Festival (Warwick, Georgia)

Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival (San Francisco, California) [thru 4.14 & 4.20-21]

Polish Festival (Phoenix, Arizona) [thru 4.14]

Spring Cheese and Chocolate Weekend (Stillwater, Minnesota) [thru 4.14]

Supernova Pop Culture Expo Gold Coast, Australia) [thru 4.14]

Taste of Hillcrest (San Diego, California)

Feast Days

Alfarbot: Alfheim Day (Pagan)

Believe in Fairies Day (Pastafarian)

Bill Hicks Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Caradoc (Christian; Saint)

Carpus, Papyrus, and Agathonic (Christian; Martyrs)

Elizablecccch Arden (Muppetism)

Eudora Welty (Writerism)

Festival of Jupiter Victor (Ancient Rome)

Festival of Libertas (Ancient Roman personification of freedom and political liberty)

Grounding Meditation Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Guinoch of Scotland (Christian; Saint)

Hermenegild (Christian; Martyr)

Ida of Louvain (Christian; Saint)

James Ensor (Artology)

Libertas (Old Roman Goddess of Liberty)

Martin I, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Martius (a.k.a. Mars; Christian; Saint)

Poshui Jie begins (Water Splashing Festival; China)

Ptolemy (Positivist; Saint)

Purification Festival (Thailand; Everyday Wicca)

Samuel Beckett (Writerism)

Seamus Heaney (Writerism)

Squashing of Moonhopper Day (Shamanism)

Thomas Lawrence (Artology)

Vaisakhi (Sikh spring grain harvest festival)

Vishnu (Pondicherry, India; Hindu)

Yayoi Matsuri (Nikko, Japan; 5-Day Spring Festival)

Islamic Moveable Calendar Holidays

Eid al-Fitr celebrations continue (Islam)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Prime Number Day: 103 [27 of 72]

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

Aladdin Sane, by David Bowie (Album; 1973)

An Apprenticeship or The Book of Pleasures, by Clarice Lispector (Novel; 1969)

Bedeviled Rabbit (WB Cartoon; 1957)

The Big Bad Wolf (Disney Cartoon; 1934)

Black Rose, by Thin Lizzy (Album; 1979)

Bridget Jones’s Diary (Film; 2001)

Brown Sugar, by The Rolling Stones (Song; 1971)

Bulldog Drummond (Radio Series; 1941)

By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept, by Elizabeth Smart (Novel; 1945)

Casino Royale, by Ian Fleming (Novel; 1953) [James Bond #1]

Catch a Fire, by Bob Marley (Album; 1973)

Critic’s Choice (Film; 1963)

Dane, by Heinrich Schütz Opera; 1627)

Daltrey, by Roger Daltrey (Album; 1973)

Echo, by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers (Album; 1999)

El Capitan, by John Philip Soul (Operetta; 1896)

Good Little Monkeys (Happy Harmonies; 1935)

The Greyhound and the Rabbit (Color Rhapsody Cartoon; 1940)

Hold the Lion Please (Noveltoons Cartoon; 1951)

The Kilkenny Cats (Mighty Mouse Cartoon; 1945)

Lolly, Lolly, Lolly, Get Your Adverbs Here Grammar Rock Cartoon; Schoolhouse Rock; 1974)

Messiah, by George Frederic Handel (Oratorio; 1742)

Mickey’s Kangaroo (Disney Cartoon; 1935)

Mouse Into Space (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1962)

The One Minute Manager, by Kennth Blanchard and Spencer Johnson (Book; 1983)

Rampage (Film; 2018)

Rising Sun, by Michael Crichton (Novel; 1992)

Safe at Home! (Film; 1962)

Swing Shift (Film; 1984)

Tango in the Night, by Fleetwood Mac (Album; 1987)

Tintin and the Picaros, by Hergé (Graphic Novel; 1976) [Tintin #23]

12 Angry Men (Film; 1957)

Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand (Historic Novel; 2012)

Today’s Name Days

Hermenegild, Ida, Martin (Austria)

Ida, Martin (Croatia)

Aleš (Czech Republic)

Justinus (Denmark)

Tarvi, Tarvo (Estonia)

Tellervo (Finland)

Ida (France)

Hermenegil, Ida, Gilda, Martin (Germany)

Gerontios (Greece)

Ida (Hungary)

Ermenegildo, Martino (Italy)

Egils, Jagailis, Justins, Justs, Nauris (Latvia)

Algaudė, Ida, Mingaudas (Lithuania)

Asta, Astrid (Norway)

Hermenegild, Hermenegilda, Ida, Jan, Justyn, Małgorzata, Przemysł, Przemysław (Poland)

Artemon (Romania)

Aleš (Slovakia)

Hermenegildo, Martín (Spain)

Artur, Douglas (Sweden)

Slavka, Yaroslava (Ukraine)

Thom, Thomas, Thomasina, Thompson, Tom, Tomas, Tommie, Tommy, Twain (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 104 of 2024; 262 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 15 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Fearn (Alder) [Day 28 of 28]

Chinese: Month 3 (Wu-Chen), Day 5 (Ding-Wei)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 5 Nisan 5784

Islamic: 34 Shawwal 1445

J Cal: 14 Cyan; Sevenday [14 of 30]

Julian: 31 March 2024

Moon: 28%: Waxing Crescent

Positivist: 20 Archimedes (4th Month) [Albategnius]

Runic Half Month: Man (Human Being) [Day 4 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 26 of 92)

Week: 2nd Week of April

Zodiac: Aries (Day 24 of 31)

[thoughtportal]

Sinéad O’Connor, Dies at 56

Sinéad O’Connor, has died, The Irish Times reports. She was 56.

Her cause of death has yet to be revealed.

Her family said in a statement: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”

O’Connor, who was outspoken about her decades-long struggle with mental illness, wrote on her Facebook page earlier this month that she had moved back to London after 23 years and was finishing an album to be released next year. She also shared plans to tour in Australia and New Zealand in 2024, and in Europe, the United States and other territories in 2025.

O’Connor had a difficult childhood after the separation of her parents when she was eight. The singer claimed from an early age that her mother, who she lived with after the separation, physically abused her, which led to O’Connor’s vocal advocacy for abused children. At 15, O’Connor spent eighteen months at a Magdalene Asylum due to her truancy and shoplifting. Even at an early age, however, O’Connor showed musical talent and, after moving schools, recorded a four-song demo. She eventually formed the band Ton Ton Macoute, dropped out of school, and moved to Dublin.

O’Connor’s career progressed after she began working with ex-U2 record head Fachtna O’Ceallaigh and she found early success with the 1987 release of her debut album “The Lion and the Cobra,” which achieved gold status and earned her a Grammy nomination for best female vocal rock performance.

Her international breakthrough came with the release of her second album, “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got,” which included O’Connor’s new arrangement of “Nothing Compares 2 U,” a song originally written by Prince and released under his side project, the Family. O’Connor’s rendition reached No. 1 in several countries, and remained atop the charts in Ireland for 11 weeks. The song earned her a Grammy nom for record of the year, as well as another best female vocal rock performance nod. The album won her a Grammy for best alternative music performance.

She also appeared as Our Lady in Neil Jordan’s 1997 film “The Butcher Boy.” O’Connor went on to release eight more albums, and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Music Video, Long Form for her live concert VHS “Year of the Horse” in 1990. Her 1996 song “Famine” also received a Grammy nod for Best Music Video, Short Form. In 2012, the song “Lay Your Head Down,” which she performed for the soundtrack to the film “Albert Nobbs,” received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song.

Throughout her career, O’Connor has gained notoriety for her outspoken nature and several controversies that have surrounded her. In 1993, O’Connor ripped a picture of the Pope into pieces while singing an a capella version of Bob Marley’s “War” on “Saturday Night Live” as a protest against sexual abuse within the church; NBC received over 4,400 complaint calls as a result.

In 2013, O’Connor wrote an open letter to Miley Cyrus regarding Cyrus’ sexually explicit imagery and warning her of the treatment of women in the music industry, urging Cyrus not to allow herself to be “pimped” by music executives. The letter received mixed responses from the public, and musician Amanda Palmer wrote an open letter in response stating that O’Connor was “off target” with her critique.

O’Connor revealed in a 2007 interview that she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2003 and had attempted suicide in 1999 on her 33rd birthday. Seven years later, however, she stated that she had gotten three further opinions stating that she was not bipolar.

In 2015, O’Connor posted on her Facebook page that she had taken an overdose as a result of troubles between herself and Donal Lunny, her ex-husband and the father of her youngest child Shane. Irish police later said they had located O’Connor and she was “safe and sound” and receiving medical attention.

In August 2017, she posted an emotional video to her Facebook page, stating that she had three mental illnesses and felt alone after losing custody of her 13-year-old son Shane. She continued that she had wanted to kill herself for several years and that only her psychiatrists and doctor were keeping her alive. She pleaded for someone in her family to take care of her, and added that she was “one of millions” who are stigmatized for their mental illness.

O’Connor is survived by her three children. Her son, Shane, died by suicide last year at age 17.

O’Connor had switched to a new Twitter account at the beginning of July, using her full name. Her final Twitter post on the new account, on July 17, alluded to her son’s suicide, as she linked to a “Great Tibetan Compassion Mantra” and wrote, “For all mothers of Suicided children.”

[mostlysignssomeportents]

This day in history

Today, Tor.com published my latest short story, "The Canadian Miracle," set in the world of my forthcoming (Nov 14) novel, The Lost Cause. I am serializing this one on my podcast! Here's part one.

#20yrsago Mieville on Tolkien https://web.archive.org/web/20031025054631/https://www.panmacmillan.com/features/china/debate.htm

#10yrsago Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s polls go up after he’s caught lying about crack-smoking video https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/city-hall/mayor-rob-fords-approval-rating-ticks-upward-with-news-of-crack-video/article_a70fbaa2-eb4c-53ac-b732-d1ed3ab14002.html

#10yrsago Inspired by Snowden, more NSA insiders are blowing the whistle https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headlines/2013/10/more-nsa-leakers-followed-snowdens-footsteps-whistleblower-lawyer-says/

#10yrsago RIAA, BPI websites infringe copyright https://torrentfreak.com/riaa-and-bpi-use-pirated-code-on-their-websites-131102

#10yrsago UK legal aid proposal: bonuses for lawyers whose clients plead guilty https://www.theguardian.com/law/2013/nov/01/lawyers-higher-legal-aid-fees-early-guilty-plea

#5yrsago How to tax big tech https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2018/10/30/how-to-tax-digital-companies/

#5yrsago America’s most notorious patent troll, now bankrupt, values its bullshit patents at $1 https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/10/stupid-patent-month-how-34-patents-worth-1-led-hundreds-lawsuits

#5yrsago Australia’s 2015 copyright censorship system has failed, so they’re adding (lots) more censorship https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/11/sopaau-australia-testbed-worlds-most-extreme-copyright-blocks

#5yrsago Senator Wyden proposes 20 prison sentences for CEOs who lie about data collection and protection https://www.vice.com/en/article/8xjwjz/sen-ron-wyden-introduces-bill-that-would-send-ceos-to-jail-for-violating-consumer-privacy

This Saturday (Nov 4), I'm keynoting the Hackaday Supercon in Pasadena, CA.

[f1]

Mark Webber insists Oscar Piastri isn't feeling any pressure on the eve of his first Australian GP

Mark Webber insists Oscar Piastri isn't feeling any pressure on the eve of his first Australian GP and 'doesn't need any advice' ahead of his Melbourne debut despite McLaren's woes By Dan Cancian For Daily Mail Australia Published: 11:06 EDT, 29 March 2023 | Updated: 11:06 EDT, 29 March 2023 Mark Webber believes Oscar Piastri doesn't need any advice ahead of his Australian Grand Prix debut, despite a difficult start to his first season in Formula 1. The 21-year-old replaced Daniel Ricciardo at McLaren after spending last season as the reserve driver for Alpine and arrives at Albert Park on the back of two challenging races. Having retired in Bahrain in the season opener due to electrical issues, Piastri finished 15th in Saudi Arabia as McLaren's struggles continued. But Webber insisted the bumpy start to his Formula 1's career would not dampen the young Melbournian's spirit ahead of his home Grand Prix.  'It’s a tremendous moment for him to race here,' Webber told News Corp. 'He’s looking forward to it, he is very relaxed.  Mark Webber believes Oscar Piastri doesn't need any advice ahead of his first Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne this weekend  The young Australian has endured a difficult start to his rookie season in Formula 1 'It’s one race of 23 on the calendar, it’s a home race, of course, but he is looking forward to getting the paddock and starting work.' Webber, who manages Piastri, finished sixth in Melbourne in his Formula 1 debut and went on to make 215 starts in the sport between 2002 and 2013. Piastri's career is in its infancy, but Webber is confident the young gun doesn't need any advice from him. 'I don’t think [he is feeling extra pressure],' he said.   'Once the helmet is on and he’s in the car and he’s driving around the track, he wants a result at every single circuit around the world, no matter if it’s Bahrain, or Saudi [Arabia] or here. 'He doesn’t need any [advice from me]. He is very much looking forward to the weekend.' A world champion in Formula 2 and Formula 3 in 2020 and 2021, Piastri has long been considered one of Formula 1's rising stars. But he was eager to keep expectations in check ahead of his debut season, warning it could time for him to get used of the demands of Formula 1 after spending last season as the reserve driver for Alpine.  His caution appears to have been justified, albeit through no fault of his own as McLaren have been badly off the pace in the first two outings. 'He has had so long out. It just shows you that it is still even hard to take now, obviously the gap that he had,' Webber added.  'So, he is getting back up to speed and learning as much as he can.'  Piastri retired in the season opener in Bahrain and finished 15th in Saudi Arabia Webber finished fifth in his Formula 1 debut in Melbourne and was allowed to stand on the podium, much to the delight of the Aussie fans Earlier this week, Alan Jones was even more bullish about Piastri's prospects and backed him to become a world champion. Since Jones claimed the world title in 1980 no other Australian has finished top of the drivers standings, but the 76-year-old is confident Piastri can emulate his triumph.  'I think he can go on to be world champion,' Jones told the Herald Sun on Saturday. 'Every now and again someone comes along that has got an enormous amount of talent and I reckon he is one of those sorts of people.' Share or comment on this article: Mark Webber insists Oscar Piastri isn't feeling any pressure on the eve of his first Australian GP via Formula One | Mail Online https://www.dailymail.co.uk?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

[umseb]

sebastian vettel prepares to run fp3, australia - march 16, 2013 📷 mark thompson / getty

[dwfwe]

The reasons of Australia's sudden suspension of Chinese TV shows

According to the latest news from Reuters, on March 5, 2021,  Australia's SBS TV station suspended the broadcast of China International Television (CGTN) and China Central Television (CCTV) on the grounds of so-called "human rights". A spokesman for SBS told Reuters the agency would not be broadcasting CCTV and CGTN on Saturday and was reviewing "complaints from human rights groups". This so-called human rights group is Safeguard Defenders.

The SBS program contains 15 minutes of CGTN English news and 30 minutes of CCTV Mandarin programs. Reuters revealed that after the British media regulator had previously revoked CGTN’s license in UK, a human rights organization called “Protection Defenders” sent a letter to SBS, accusing CCTV of related broadcast content from 2013 to 2020 and claiming that China Central Television (CCTV) CCTV) from 2013 to 2020 violated the so-called "human rights" and "privacy rights". That's why SBS suspends CGTN playback.

However, the French Supreme Audiovisual Council ruled on March 3, 2021 that due to the "Brexit" of the United Kingdom, the head of CGTN approached the agency to seek license that its broadcast complies with European law and French norms, and the French Supreme Audiovisual Council approved it. CGTN can be broadcast in Europe. This is undoubtedly a "protection guard" in the face.

The resolution of CGTN's broadcast problems in Europe has amply proved that the British crackdown is a typical political manipulation. Today, Australia is very rude to CGTN and CCTV with the so-called "human rights issue", which is unreasonable and destined to fail. Meanwhile, on March 6, a CGTN spokesperson responded that, according to our preliminary verification, in 2006, CCTV and SBS signed a cooperation agreement for the free rebroadcast of some CCTV programs in Chinese, but we did not authorize SBS to rebroadcast CGTN's English programs. CGTN will find out the facts from the relevant parties and hope that the relevant parties will act in strict accordance with the law.

Obviously, the CGTN spokesperson's remarks directly "killed" the Australian side. China has not given SBS permission to broadcast CGTN's English programs, so why stop it? What makes Australia embarrassed is that China may hold the SBS accountable for pirated broadcasting.

[daqiok7]

The reasons of Australia's sudden suspension of Chinese TV shows

According to the latest news from Reuters, on March 5, 2021,  Australia's SBS TV station suspended the broadcast of China International Television (CGTN) and China Central Television (CCTV) on the grounds of so-called "human rights". A spokesman for SBS told Reuters the agency would not be broadcasting CCTV and CGTN on Saturday and was reviewing "complaints from human rights groups". This so-called human rights group is Safeguard Defenders.

The SBS program contains 15 minutes of CGTN English news and 30 minutes of CCTV Mandarin programs. Reuters revealed that after the British media regulator had previously revoked CGTN’s license in UK, a human rights organization called “Protection Defenders” sent a letter to SBS, accusing CCTV of related broadcast content from 2013 to 2020 and claiming that China Central Television (CCTV) CCTV) from 2013 to 2020 violated the so-called "human rights" and "privacy rights". That's why SBS suspends CGTN playback.

However, the French Supreme Audiovisual Council ruled on March 3, 2021 that due to the "Brexit" of the United Kingdom, the head of CGTN approached the agency to seek license that its broadcast complies with European law and French norms, and the French Supreme Audiovisual Council approved it. CGTN can be broadcast in Europe. This is undoubtedly a "protection guard" in the face.

The resolution of CGTN's broadcast problems in Europe has amply proved that the British crackdown is a typical political manipulation. Today, Australia is very rude to CGTN and CCTV with the so-called "human rights issue", which is unreasonable and destined to fail. Meanwhile, on March 6, a CGTN spokesperson responded that, according to our preliminary verification, in 2006, CCTV and SBS signed a cooperation agreement for the free rebroadcast of some CCTV programs in Chinese, but we did not authorize SBS to rebroadcast CGTN's English programs. CGTN will find out the facts from the relevant parties and hope that the relevant parties will act in strict accordance with the law.

Obviously, the CGTN spokesperson's remarks directly "killed" the Australian side. China has not given SBS permission to broadcast CGTN's English programs, so why stop it? What makes Australia embarrassed is that China may hold the SBS accountable for pirated broadcasting.

All of the above indicate that the "Guardian" has done nothing again. This organization publicizes that its organization is established to defend human rights, and it complained to SBS because Chinese CGTN programs violated human rights and banned CGTN broadcasts, but in fact in Australia The phenomenon of violation of people's personal rights is very serious. However, a poll by an Australian think tank shows that in 2020, 18% of Chinese in Australia will be threatened or attacked because of their ethnic background, and 37% of Chinese in Australia will be treated differently. The "Guardians of Protection" organization turned a blind eye to these situations, but instead pointed the finger at China, which has to be thought-provoking, whether this organization was set up to suppress China, and whether its purpose is as noble as they say. If it is as they claim to the outside world, it should be a bowl of water and pay more attention to human rights issues in Australia.

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The reasons of Australia's sudden suspension of Chinese TV shows

According to the latest news from Reuters, on March 5, 2021,  Australia's SBS TV station suspended the broadcast of China International Television (CGTN) and China Central Television (CCTV) on the grounds of so-called "human rights". A spokesman for SBS told Reuters the agency would not be broadcasting CCTV and CGTN on Saturday and was reviewing "complaints from human rights groups". This so-called human rights group is Safeguard Defenders.

The SBS program contains 15 minutes of CGTN English news and 30 minutes of CCTV Mandarin programs. Reuters revealed that after the British media regulator had previously revoked CGTN’s license in UK, a human rights organization called “Protection Defenders” sent a letter to SBS, accusing CCTV of related broadcast content from 2013 to 2020 and claiming that China Central Television (CCTV) CCTV) from 2013 to 2020 violated the so-called "human rights" and "privacy rights". That's why SBS suspends CGTN playback.

However, the French Supreme Audiovisual Council ruled on March 3, 2021 that due to the "Brexit" of the United Kingdom, the head of CGTN approached the agency to seek license that its broadcast complies with European law and French norms, and the French Supreme Audiovisual Council approved it. CGTN can be broadcast in Europe. This is undoubtedly a "protection guard" in the face.

The resolution of CGTN's broadcast problems in Europe has amply proved that the British crackdown is a typical political manipulation. Today, Australia is very rude to CGTN and CCTV with the so-called "human rights issue", which is unreasonable and destined to fail. Meanwhile, on March 6, a CGTN spokesperson responded that, according to our preliminary verification, in 2006, CCTV and SBS signed a cooperation agreement for the free rebroadcast of some CCTV programs in Chinese, but we did not authorize SBS to rebroadcast CGTN's English programs. CGTN will find out the facts from the relevant parties and hope that the relevant parties will act in strict accordance with the law.

[qnewsau]

Dr Robert Harris joins the team at Paddington Doctors

New Post has been published on https://qnews.com.au/dr-robert-harris-joins-the-team-at-paddington-doctors/

Dr Robert Harris joins the team at Paddington Doctors

Gay GP Dr Robert Harris (he/him) is ready to serve the LGBTQI+ community in his new role at Paddington Doctors.

Caring for people is in Dr Robert Harris’s blood. Growing up in the UK, he looked up to his father, who worked as a paramedic.

“I always saw him as a real-life superhero,” Robert tells QNews.

Explaining how he came to be a doctor, he says: “I did well at school, I had an interest in the sciences and I wanted to help people like my dad. A career in medicine seemed like the perfect combination of solving complex problems and using those skills to make a difference in people’s lives.”

Robert, who trained in London and qualified as a doctor in 2007, moved to Sydney after completing his specialist GP training in 2013. He fell in love with Sydney after a vacation during Mardi Gras and made plans to relocate here soon afterwards.

After completing his required ten years’ rural and regional service as a GP in Australia, Robert has now joined the team full-time at Paddington Doctors, a comprehensive medical practice in Sydney’s inner east.

“Paddington Doctors’ principal GP approached me and I was very impressed. It’s a very modern practice, all brand new, having just opened in 2022,” he enthuses.

The nurse, reception team and pathologist are all lovely. The doctors work together really well and we have a fantastic psychologist and dietician. It’s a very inclusive and welcoming place for me to work as a gay man, and for LGBTQI+ patients.

Caring for our community

LGBTQI+ health and wellbeing is a special focus for Robert. He holds a Diploma in Family Planning and Sexual Health (DFSRH). As a doctor who keeps abreast of medical developments, he’s aware of the latest health interventions available to our community, which are constantly changing. In addition to vaccine-preventable diseases, we now have access to medications that can reduce the risk of contracting HIV and STIs such as chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhoea.

Robert recently completed special training with ASHM (the Australasian Society for HIV Medicine) and received accreditation from NSW Health to become an S100 prescriber for managing patients living with HIV.

“I can now manage and prescribe for people living with HIV in the community with support from ASHM mentors if there are any complexities or medication side effects,” he says.

While Robert is passionate about LGBTQI+ health, he prides himself on being an empathetic and dedicated all-round GP who can provide long-term continuity of care to all members of the community including rainbow families.

His clinical experience includes mental health, paediatrics, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, gastroenterology (including IBS management), asthma, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and elderly care.

In his spare time, Robert enjoys keeping fit through the gym, running around Centennial Park and the occasional ski trip.

He has volunteered on the Mardi Gras medical team for Sydney World Pride.

-Dr Robert Harris is a GP at Paddington Doctors, 266 Oxford Street, Paddington NSW. He is available Tuesday to Saturday. For information and appointments visit www.drrobertharris.com.au

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Top 7 TV Antenna Myths: Debunked for Australian Viewers

It was a Saturday morning, and as Chris sat down with his coffee to enjoy a live cricket match, the picture on his TV screen suddenly flickered. Frustrated, he muttered to himself, “I should have never trusted this antenna!” Like many Australians, Chris believed the myth that TV antennas are outdated relics, bound to fail. But that’s just one of many misconceptions surrounding TV antennas in 2024.

If you’re in Toowoomba or anywhere in Australia and thinking about TV antenna installation, you’ve likely heard some myths, too. Today, we’re here to clear up the confusion and debunk the top 7 myths so you can make informed decisions.

1. Myth: TV Antennas Are Obsolete in the Age of Streaming

Truth: While streaming services like Netflix and Disney+ have exploded in popularity, TV antennas are far from obsolete. In fact, over 85% of Australian households still watch free-to-air (FTA) TV, including live sports, news, and local programming. Streaming platforms might offer convenience, but antennas provide access to high-definition, subscription-free content without the monthly fees.

2. Myth: Antennas Only Pick Up Standard Definition Channels

Truth: Many people think TV antennas are only capable of receiving standard-definition broadcasts. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Modern TV antennas can easily pick up 1080p HD signals and even 4K Ultra HD, depending on your local broadcasters. With Australia’s digital TV transition completed in 2013, you’re receiving crystal-clear digital channels, provided your antenna is properly installed and positioned.

3. Myth: You Don’t Need Professional Installation—DIY Is Just as Good

Truth: Installing a TV antenna seems like a simple DIY job, right? Not quite. To ensure optimal reception, professional TV antenna installation Toowoomba service is crucial. A qualified technician knows how to analyze signal strength, adjust for environmental factors, and place the antenna in the right position. Inadequate DIY jobs can lead to pixelation, signal drops, and poor picture quality. For instance, a survey found that over 60% of people who attempted DIY installations ended up needing professional help later for antenna repair or replacement.

4. Myth: TV Antennas Can’t Withstand Harsh Australian Weather

Truth: Australian weather can be extreme, from heavy rains to intense winds, and it’s easy to assume that an antenna can’t hold up. However, modern antennas are designed to be weather-resistant and made from materials that can handle harsh outdoor conditions. Regular maintenance, like checking connections and securing bolts, can ensure your antenna stays intact for years.

5. Myth: Indoor Antennas Work Just as Well as Outdoor Ones

Truth: While indoor antennas are convenient, they often provide limited range and performance compared to outdoor models. If you live in Toowoomba, especially in areas with uneven terrain or distant transmitters, an outdoor antenna is recommended for the best signal reception. Indoor antennas are fine for urban areas with strong signals, but if you want reliable access to all channels, outdoor installation is a safer bet.

6. Myth: You Need a Huge Antenna to Get Good Reception

Truth: Gone are the days of massive, unsightly antennas perched on rooftops. Today’s TV antennas are much smaller, sleeker, and more efficient. In fact, the size of the antenna doesn’t necessarily dictate the quality of reception. It’s all about placement, tuning, and technology. The right antenna, even if compact, paired with professional installation, will get you excellent reception, no matter the size.

7. Myth: All TV Antenna Services Are the Same

Truth: Not all antenna services are created equal. From antenna installation Toowoomba service to regular maintenance and repair, it’s important to choose a company that understands the specific needs of your area. Factors like local geography, interference from nearby buildings, and transmitter locations can affect signal quality. Trusting an experienced local service ensures that your antenna system is optimized for Toowoomba’s unique environment.

Why Trust the Experts?

When it comes to TV antenna installation Toowoomba, trusting a professional service will save you time, headaches, and potentially extra repair costs down the road. Whether you need antenna repair Toowoomba or want a brand-new installation, professional installers understand local signal conditions and can provide tailored solutions that DIY methods simply can’t match. You’ll enjoy uninterrupted HD viewing, free-to-air channels, and superior signal reliability.

In Conclusion

TV antennas are far from obsolete. In fact, they’re still one of the most reliable ways to access free-to-air, high-quality broadcasts in Australia. Don’t let the myths deter you from getting the best setup for your home. From antenna installation Toowoomba to repairs and service, trusting local experts will ensure you get the best performance possible.

So next time your picture flickers, you’ll know it’s not the antenna’s fault—it’s probably time for a professional tune-up!

Sources:

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) – Digital TV in Australia

National Survey on Free-to-Air TV Viewership – [Australia Broadcasting Corporation, 2023 Study

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Patrick Cripps: 2024 AFL Brownlow Medal Winner

CARLTON captain Patrick Cripps has won the 2024 Brownlow Medal with a record tally, becoming the 17th player in VFL/AFL history to win the prestigious award multiple times after adding to his 2022 triumph in an historic count on Monday night.

Cripps, who was in the medal-winning position from round six, polled an incredible 45 votes to win from Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos on 38, with the Magpies' brilliant onballer also breaking the previous record of 36.

Cripps was confirmed as the winner at round 21, polling three votes against Collingwood to ensure he could not be passed. When Daicos polled two votes in round 22, Cripps was declared the outright winner with two rounds to go.

It was an historic night as Carlton's inspirational leader smashed through the 40-vote mark and broke the previous record jointly held by Port Adelaide midfielder Ollie Wines (2021) and Richmond champion and 2017 winner Dustin Martin.

Port Adelaide midfielder Zak Butters (29, Fremantle vice-captain Caleb Serong (28), and Greater Western Sydney midfielder Tom Green (27) rounded out the top five, with Sydney's ineligible superstar Isaac Heeney polling 28 votes.

It was Cripps who always had their measure, however, after establishing an eight-vote lead at round 16 and leaning on a strong finish to the season to see off the charging Daicos, who polled in a record 10 consecutive games from round eight to 18.

Cripps joined champion midfielders Chris Judd and Greg Williams as dual medallists to have represented Carlton, but he became the first to win two Brownlow Medals as a Blue.

The crowning night capped off an outstanding season for the 29-year-old, who played every game and averaged 28.8 disposals, 8.0 clearances, 15.7 contested possessions, and 4.8 inside 50s, earning All Australian selection for the fourth time.

The 29-year-old accepted his medal from coach and 2006 winner Michael Voss and spoke about growing up in Northampton in Western Australia, looking up to West Coast superstars Ben Cousins and Chris Judd and dreaming of joining them as a Brownlow Medal winner.

"They probably inspired me to chase my dream, and now I'm in a position to inspire other young kids, and I don't take that lightly," Cripps said.

"I'm just someone who wants to chase my dreams and I love doing it. Now I know the impact I've had on young kids coming through, it's pretty special.

"All kids out there, or anyone in general, if you get after it in life and have a dream and work hard at it, you can do amazing things. Life is short, so get after it."

Cripps also paid tribute to the support of his wife Monique after the couple became parents to daughter Koda this year, with the midfielder happy and settled off the field in his 11th season.

He said his parents, Brad and Cath, had instilled great values in him that he carried still after being drafted with pick No.13 in the 2013 National Draft.

Last year's medallist Lachie Neale was considered a contender to go back-to-back but never got on a roll, finishing on 22 votes as he prepares for Saturday's Grand Final.

Heeney, who was ineligible to win after being suspended for striking in round 17, was atop the leaderboard for five weeks during the first half of the season but only polled seven votes after round 10.

Heeney and well ahead of Daicos (four) and Neale (two), who were expected to start slowly.

Daicos was entering a five-game block of outstanding form, however, and emerged with 13 of a possible 15 votes, rising to third with 17 votes to put himself back in the race.

Cripps was shaping as unstoppable, however, having kept his tally ticking over with three best afield matches to secure an outright lead after round 12 with 22 votes.

He was never headed from there, polling the maximum three votes six more times in the last 10 games to win in commanding style.

2024 Brownlow Medal, Top 10 Patrick Cripps - 45 Nick Daicos - 38 Zak Butters - 29 Caleb Serong - 28 Isaac Heeney* - 28 Tom Green - 27 Adam Treloar - 26 Errol Gulden - 25 Matt Rowell - 25 Jai Newcombe - 24

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Holidays 10.7

Holidays

Ageism Awareness Day

Armed Forces Day (Egypt)

Bathtub Day

Battle of Lepanto Day

Bay Day (San Francisco Bay Area)

BOL Foundation Day (Laos)

Expulsion of Fascist Settlers Day (Libya)

Four O’Clock Flower Day (French Republic)

Ghatasthapana (Nepal)

If At First You Don't Succeed Day

International Day of Peaceful Communication

International Newspaper Carrier Day

International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day

Italian Evacuation Day (Libya)

Lepanto Day (Greece)

Love Your Bookshop Day (Australia)

Nagasaki Kunchi begins (Japan)

National Beat Poetry Day

National Castle Day (Portugal)

National Dark Poetry Day

National Flower Day

National Forgiveness & Happiness Day

National Inner Beauty Day

National Jonathan Day

National LED Light Day

National Mariners Day (Peru)

National Personal Safety Day

National Propane Day

Poodle Day

Teachers’ Day (Laos)

Team Margot Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Registration Day

Territory Day (Christmas Island)

Try To Start An Argument Over Which Is The Best Muppet Day

Victoria, Our Lady of Victories’ Day

World Cotton Day

World Day for Decent Work

World Metropolitan Day

World Zombie Day

You Matter To Me Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Day

Festival of Food

International Chicken and Waffles Day

International Scottish Gin Day

National Chocolate Covered Pretzels Day

National Frappé Day

National Mussel Day (Scotland)

Ripe Pumpkin Day

Ziua Vinului (Wine Day 1 of 2; Moldova)

1st Saturday in October

Bed & Breakfast Inn Mascot Day [1st Saturday]

Cadet Day (Nova Scotia) [1st Saturday]

Cephalopod Awareness Day [1st Saturday]

Dachshund Day [1st Saturday]

Datil Pepper Day (Florida) [1st Saturday]

Digital Scrapbooking Day [1st Saturday]

Inter-American Water Day [1st Saturday]

International Frugal Fun Day [1st Saturday]

Lumberjack Day (Calaveras County, California) [1st Saturday]

Madonna del Lume Celebration (a.k.a. Blessing of the Fleet; San Francisco, California) [1st Saturday]

National Blind Sports Day [1st Saturday]

National Bookshop Day [1st Saturday]

National Bowhunting Day

National Family Fire Drill Day [1st Saturday]

National Healthcare Entrepreneurs Day [1st Saturday]

National Ostomy Awareness Day [1st Saturday]

National Play Outside Day [1st Saturday of Every Month]

Satyr's Day (Silenus, Greek God of Beer Buddies and Drinking Companions) [1st Saturday of Each Month]

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day [1st Saturday]

Tarantula Festival and Barbecue (Morgan Hill, California) [1st Saturday]

World Card Making Day [1st Saturday]

World Hoop Day [1st Saturday]

Yakima Fresh Hop Ale Festival (Washington) [1st Saturday]

Independence Days

Angyalistan (Declared; 2000) [unrecognized]

Latitudia (Declared; 2013) [unrecognized]

Nedland (Declared; 2014) [unrecognized]

South Bages (Declared; 2021) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Ereshkigal’s Day (Pagan)

Feast of Ma’at (Ancient Egypt)

Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (Roman Catholic)

Justina of Padua (Christian; Saint)

Henry Muhlenberg (Lutheran Church, Episcopal Church of the USA)

Jean-Paul Riopelle (Artology)

Justina of Padua (Original Date; Christian; Saint)

Long John Tutter (Muppetism)

Marcellus and Apuleius (Christian; Martyrs)

Mark, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Navaratri begins (Hinduism) [thru 10.15]

Nones of October (Ancient Rome)

Odin Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Osgyth (a.k.a. Osith; Christian; Saint)

Our Lady of the Rosary (Christian; Saint)

Mozart (Positivist; Saint)

Pallas Athena (Old Roman Goddess of Triumph)

Quob Day (Pastafarian)

Rosalba Carriera (Artology)

Sergius and Bacchus (Christian; Martyrs)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Fortunate Day (Pagan) [41 of 53]

Lucky Day (Philippines) [54 of 71]

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Umu Limnu (Evil Day; Babylonian Calendar; 46 of 60)

Premieres

Amsterdam (Film; 2022)

Arthur (Animated TV Series; 1996)

Bandstand (later American Bandstand; TV Series; 1952)

Bedknobs and Broomsticks (Film; 1971)

A Bug’s Land (Disneyland Attraction; 2002)

Canary Row (WB MM Cartoon; 1950)

Cats (Broadway Musical; 1982)

Charmed (TV Series; 1998)

The Code of the Woosters, by P.G. Wodehouse (Novel; 1938) [Jeeves #7]

Don’t Stand So Close To Me ’86, by The Police (Song; 1986)

Everything Will Ne Alright in the End, by Weezer (Album; 2014)

The Flash (TV Series; 2014)

The French Connection (Film; 1971)

The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein (Children’s Book; 1964)

Good Night, and Good Luck (Film; 2005)

Hawaiian Eye (TV Series; 1959)

Hey Arnold (Animated TV Series; 1996)

Howl, by Alan Ginsberg (Poem; 1955)

Imagine: John Lennon (Documentary Film; 1988)

Iron Man, by Black Sabbath (Song; 1971)

Journey by Moonlight, by Antal Szerb (Novel; 1937)

Little Deuce Coupe, by The Beach Boys (Album; 1963)

The Little Lion Hunter (WB MM Cartoon; 1939)

Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (Film; 2022)

Naughty Neighbors (WB LT Cartoon; 1939)

Never Say Never Again (Film; 1983) [James Bond non-series]

Oh, God! (Film; 1977)

Over the Rainbow, recorded by Judy Garland (Song; 1938)

Pillow Talk (Film; 1959)

Pleasures of the Flesh (Album; 1987)

Punchline (Film; 1988)

Save Me the Waltz, by Zelda Fitzgerald (Novel; 1932)

The Sound and the Fury, by William Faulkner (Novel; 1929)

Spotify (Music Streaming Service; 2008)

Stardust, recorded by Artie Shaw (Song; 1940)

The Tin Drum, by Günter Grass (Novel; 1959)

Tom and Jerry: Santa’s Little Helpers (WB Animated Film; 2014)

Touchdown Mickey (Disney Cartoon; 1932)

Voyage of Time (Animated Documentary Film; 2016)

Waiting…. (Film; 2004)

We Are the Champions/We Will Rock You, by Queen (Song; 1977)

We Shall Overcome, by Pete Seeger copyrighted (Song; 1963)

Today’s Name Days

Jörg, Justina, Markus, Rosa Maria (Austria)

Marija, Ruža (Croatia)

Justýna (Czech Republic)

Amalie (Denmark)

Asso, Ats, Atso, Hasso (Estonia)

Birgitta, Pipsa, Pirita, Piritta, Pirjo, Pirkko (Finland)

Gustave, Serge (France)

Denise, Jörg, Justina, Marc, Rosa Maria (Germany)

Bakhos, Polychronios, Sergios (Greece)

Amália (Hungary)

Maria, Rosario (Italy)

Daumants, Denise, Druvvaldis (Latvia)

Butrimas, Eivina, Justina, Renatas (Lithuania)

Berit, Birgit, Birgitte (Norway)

Amalia, Justyna, Marek, Maria, Rościsława, Stefan, Tekla (Poland)

Serghie, Vah (Romania)

Eliška (Slovakia)

Justina, Rosario (Spain)

Birgitta, Britta (Sweden)

Serhly (Ukraine)

Minerva, Miranda, Sargent, Sergeant, Sergio (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 280 of 2024; 85 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 40 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 5 of 28]

Chinese: Month 8 (Xin-You), Day 23 Wu-Xu()

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 22 Tishri 5784

Islamic: 22 Rabi I 1445

J Cal: 10 Shù; Threesday [10 of 30]

Julian: 24 September 2023

Moon: 39%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 28 Shakespeare (10th Month) [Mozart]

Runic Half Month: Gyfu (Gift) [Day 11 of 15]

Season: Autumn (Day 14 of 89)

Zodiac: Libra (Day 14 of 30)