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The 50th Anniversary of the 1965 Freedom Ride, from Sydney to outback NSW. Original Freedom Riders, get the chance to reflect on how far Australia has come in fifty years.
It was a day of songs and gratitude to the original Freedom Riders who 50 years ago hopped on a bus heading for Aboriginal equality.
On Wednesday afternoon buses containing 28 of the next generation of freedom riders and about a dozen of the original riders from 1965 arrived in Dubbo to chants of "freedom" .
It was the first stop in a four-day re-enactment to mark the 50th anniversary of the ride that was led by Aboriginal activist Charles Perkins and Bill Ford, who had been inspired by the American freedom riders.
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Report: Press freedom around world deteriorating – even in U.S.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- The world is undergoing a deterioration of the safety of journalists and freedom of the press, according to a report released Thursday.
The World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders ranked 180 countries with criteria that include media independence and competition, the safety and freedom of journalists and the government environment in which the media operate in 2014.
About two-thirds of the countries surveyed performed worse last year than the year before.
The drop in press freedom can be attributed in part to wars, the ongoing threat from non-state groups like Boko Haram and the Islamic State, violence during protests and the economic crisis, Reporters Without Borders said.
Countries that experienced a decline in press freedom include the United States, which dropped two spots to 49th in the index.
The drop in the United States is linked to the government's ongoing struggle against WikiLeaks and the prosecution of New York Times reporter James Risen to reveal his sources. Risen regards President Barack Obama as "the greatest enemy to press freedom in a generation."
Adorra (32) dropped 27 spots, the sharpest fall in press freedom for the media's lack of independence from financial, political and religious interests.
Italy dropped 24 spots to 73rd after journalists experienced defamation suits and threats from groups like the mafia.
Venezuela dropped 21 places to 137th after the national army opened fire on journalists during protests.
Recently, Egypt (158) began the retrial of two Al Jazeera journalists after they were convicted of aiding the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood illustrating the strict stance taken by some Arab governments against freedom of the press.
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Freedom Foods carries substantial trading decline and puts price on A2
March 4, 2015 Sophie Langley
Freedom Foods has reported a Net profit of $55.2 million for the first half of the 2015 financial year. However, the Net Profit figure was boosted by the inclusion of a post-tax fair value gain of $52.2 million from the gain on reclassification of the A2 Milk Company investment.
The Company achieved an Operating EBDITA of $6.3 million (including interest from Associates), a marginal decrease of 1.4 per cent on the previous corresponding period.
Freedom Foods is the largest single shareholder in the A2 Milk Company, which owns and commercialises unique and comprehensive intellectual property rights relating to A2 brand milk and related dairy products in a range of international markets including Australia. Freedom Foods has now reclassified its shares in the A2 Milk Company as Available for Sale. Commentators have suggested that Freedom Foods might be hoping to sell off some or all of its shares in the A2 Milk Company to offset profit losses.
The Company said its profit loss result reflected the impact of commissioning of the new nutritional snack equipment reducing manufacturing recoveries and gross margin during the half, although there were increased sales in all business units.
UHT operations and Specialty Seafood performed ahead of the prior year. The Company said it considered the operating EBDITA result satisfactory considering the significant investment and commissioning of plant being undertaken and adjustments required to the operating structure of the business in this phase.
Reclassification of investment in A2 Milk Company
Freedom Foods acquired additional shares in the A2 Milk Company in the first half, for a total net consideration of $538,000.
During the first half of the 2015 financial year, Freedom Foods reclassified how it accounts for investment in the A2 Milk Company to an Available for Sale investment.
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Pension freedom tax tip for the wealthy: Start capped drawdown NOW
By Tanya Jefferies for Thisismoney.co.uk
Published: 02:19 EST, 26 February 2015 | Updated: 03:57 EST, 26 February 2015
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A leading financial adviser has put wealthy individuals on alert that they can hang onto an important tax perk after pension freedom reforms - if they act now.
Wealthy pension savers should consider setting up a 'capped drawdown' plan ahead of freedom reforms in April to keep the tax benefits of paying up to 40,000 a year into their fund, he suggests.
Pension freedom reforms mean all over-55s will be able to access their full retirement savings and have the power to invest and withdraw money as they wish.
Pension freedom: All over-55s will be able to access their full retirement savings and have the power to invest and withdraw money as they wish
The drawback for the better off is that immediately you take advantage of flexible drawdown under the new rules, limits are placed on how much money you can then contribute to your pension pot and still automatically get tax relief.
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Compensation for eugenics victims stands better chance with lawmakers this year
LYNCHBURG Efforts to get compensation for victims of Virginias forced sterilization policy appear to be on stronger footing this year with a brighter state budget outlook and continued backing from House of Delegates leaders.
I think it has a better chance of getting out this year than it did last year. Last year, we ran out of money, said Del. John OBannon, R-Henrico, a subcommittee chairman on the House Appropriations Committee.
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Pelican Water Launches New, Greener Reverse Osmosis System
Deland, Florida (PRWEB) March 09, 2015
Pelican Water Systems, the market leader in environmentally-conscious, affordable water filtration and salt-free softening systems, is pleased to announce its affordable, efficient, and eco-friendly Pelican Pro 6-Stage Reverse Osmosis system.
The new system, launched on March 9th, offers homeowners cleaner, safer drinking water virtually free of chorine, chloramine, microorganisms, and contaminants. The system, manufactured in the USA, has been tested and approved by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) to remove over 97% of Arsenic, Fluoride, and Lead. These chemicals are common in water supplies, regardless of the source, and can cause health issues while affecting the taste and odor of water. The Pelican Water 6-stage RO system removes chemicals at the kitchen faucet to provide better-than-bottled quality water for cooking and drinking.
While other reverse osmosis systems filter out minerals essential for health, the Pelican Pros carbon/mineral filter returns calcium and magnesium to your water during the unique sixth stage of filtration to ensure healthier, fresher water for families.
Easily installed under a counter, the compact, lightweight system Pelican Pro features a four-stage pre-filter, membrane, and post-filter housing a single, easily replaced cartridge. The systems advanced design and membrane technology reduce water waste by an impressive 50%, reflecting Pelican Waters commitment to sustainability and the environment. Under the counter, the system features a bold, sleek design with a blue shroud. Above the counter, faucets available in chrome, brushed nickel, and bronze ensure the system will fit stylishly into any dcor.
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Cyborg flesh is now a reality
Bioengineers from Harvard have taken the first step towards making the Terminator series come truetheyve created functioning samples of cyborg tissue, half-living and half-electronics. Tissue samples include neurons, muscle and heart cells, and blood vessels interwoven with nanowires and transistors.
To start building the cyborg flesh, researchers started with a 3D scaffoldusually made of collagenwhere cells were encouraged to grow. Nanowires and transistors were woven into the collagen matrix to create nanoelectric scaffolds (nanoES), and the cells were then grown as usual.
The Harvard team has mostly grown rat tissues so far, but theyve also grown a 1.5 cm cyborg human blood vessel. According to lead researcher, Charles Lieber, the next step is to use the nanoelectric scaffold to talk to individual cells, to wire up tissue and communicate with it in the same way a biological system does. So far, theyve only used the nanoES to read cellular data.
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Cris Cyborg Blasts Ronda Rousey, Rousey Team Members: 'The Lion Is Coming'
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Cristiane "Cyborg" Justino has never been known for taking prisoners in the cage. She's now getting more aggressive outside the chain link too, all presumably in the name of locking up the epic meeting she craves with Ronda Rousey.
Cyborg is trading shots online with Rousey's coaches and even her mother, defending herself from ongoing claims that she is overrated or using performance-enhancing substances.
Though Rousey has yet to publicly respond, she has demonstrated before that she isn't exactly passive when it comes to broadsides against her inner circle.
Rousey's mother, AnnMaria De Mars, exchanged heated tweets with Cyborg on Tuesday, with De Mars issuing a taunt about Cyborg's ongoing struggle to make the 135-pound bantamweight limit. Rousey has heretofore insisted Cyborg must reach that weight threshold in order for them to fight. Cyborg has traditionally competed in the 145-pound featherweight division.
And it doesn't end there. Monday on The MMA Hour broadcast, jiu-jitsu celebrity and Rousey coachRener Gracie said people were giving Cyborg too much credit. Cyborg responded to thatwith words posted through her account to The Underground, MMA's venerable discussion board.
"I am not surprised you say bad things about me," the post read in part. "Your athlete used the same technique to grow her name. ... Nobody made my name but me. I have no grandfather name to live off of. Go promote your online students while I earn my credit fighting, and ask the real Gracies what respect means."
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TripAdvisor users hail Florida's Siesta Beach, snub California beaches
California, you've been robbed. That's my biased opinion of TripAdvisor travelers' ranking of the top 10 beaches in the U.S. announced Tuesday that selected only one in California.
Six of the 10 are in Florida, including top-ranked Siesta Beach in Sarasota and three are inHawaii. California's only entry: La Jolla Cove in La Jolla, placing No. 6.
In 2014, Hawaii claimed seven of TripAdvisor's top beach spots, including No. 1 ranked Lanikai Beach on Oahu. California beaches didn't appear on the 2014 list.
Worldwide, the beach on Sancho Bay (or Baia do Sancho) on the island of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, lays claim for the second year in a row as TripAdvisor's best beach in the world.
Here are TripAdvisor's 2015 Travelers' Choice awards for U.S. beaches:
1. Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Fla.
2. St. Pete Beach in St. Pete, Fla.
3. Kaanapali Beach in Lahaina, Maui
4.Waianapanapa State Park in Hana, Maui
5. Pensacola Beach in Pensacola Beach, Fla.
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Commercial divers in Newcastle were preparing to enter the water on Tuesday when a large shark swam under their boat, as captured in Dustin Besse's video.
Beaches on the NSW north coast have been closed for the third day in a row after a fatal attack by a great white shark on Monday and subsequent shark sightings close to swimming spots.
Aerial patrols spotted two sharks late on Wednesday afternoon - a four-metre shark near Flat Rock and a three-metre shark near Ballina Bar.
All beaches between South Ballina and Lennox Head remain closed and their safety reassessed on Thursday.
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Northern beaches: Hospital build stimulates growth
This two-bedroom unit at 11/55 Delmar Parade, Dee Why, sold for $665,000. Photo: Supplied
Domain Group 2015 Prediction: Houses: 5-7 per cent Apartments: 5-7 per cent
The Northern Beaches market is set for a much-needed boost over the next few years as construction of the controversial new hospital at Frenchs Forest gets underway, bringing with it extra infrastructure and spin-off medical businesses.
Angus Raine, executive chairman and chief executive of Raine & Horne, says prices in suburbs such as Forestville, Frenchs Forest and Davidson have risen by 10 per cent since preliminary work started on the hospital last year. "With lower interest rates, we see no reason why this level of growth won't continue in 2015," Raine says.
The 488-bed Northern Beaches Hospital is scheduled to open in 2018.
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Raine predicts Forestville, Frenchs Forest, Davidson and nearby Killarney Heights could produce price growth of 10 per cent or more in 2015.
"This is especially the case with the state government confirming it is going ahead with a road underpass, a road widening on Warringah Road and other upgrades in support of the hospital," Raine says.
Sam Pfafflin from Raine & Horne Forestville/Frenchs Forest says properties near the hospital will be highly sought-after by specialists, GPs and other medical businesses.
The northern beaches was one of the underperformers of the Sydney property market last year, says Dr Andrew Wilson, the chief economist for the Domain Group. "Even though [the Northern Beaches] did record a quite healthy prices growth it wasn't at the same level as the budget areas or the mid-price range areas," says Wilson.
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Leonard Nimoy And Why Space Needs Real Spocks
Maybe it was those Vulcan ears. But news of Leonard Nimoys passing automatically triggered memories of the 83 year-old actors most celebrated role as Mr. Spock both the Starship Enterprises first officer and science officer.
Try as he might to break free of being typecast as the dispassionate half human/half Vulcan we all came to know and love, audiences never let Nimoy forget that it was his role as Mr. Spock that continually got under their skins.
How could such a cool customer like Spock capture the hearts and minds of so many over the last half century?
The short answer may be that Mr. Spock knew how to handle stress and pressure under fire in a decidedly non-human fashion. Spock was never so cold to resemble the Borg, but
Leonard Nimoy (Spock) at the Las Vegas Star Trek Convention 2011. Credit: Wikipedia
Yet something else about Spock had great appeal in Star Treks original 1960s-era television incarnation. Simply that in such a tumultuous era, when centuries of gender bias and misogyny were gradually being rectified by the feminist movement, both genders may have secretly found Spocks ability to function above the societal fray refreshing. After all, for a generation or more, a large part of the gender conversation has been about two things how men should handle the everyday stresses and whether they should publicly express their emotional vulnerabilities in ways that their great grandfathers would have never dreamed. Nimoy, as Mr. Spock, avoided all such societal noise.
Although some audiences may like real sweat on their action heroes, Spock evoked cool simply because he was so detached. And while, to my knowledge, the 1960s-era Spock never got the girl, he did teach us all a bit more about the virtues of logical thinking in a pinch a trait thats sorely missing for most of us.
Does this mean that space generations of the far future will need to become dispassionate Spocks to deal with the weeks and months of inevitable boredom inherent in long-duration space travel?
Thats a distinct possibility, particularly on years-long space missions even to and from Mars Mars, but certainly on missions to the outer solar system.
And unless we get a leg up on travel approaching light speed, then Trekkian dreams of missions to to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations will be moot anyway.
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Why MH370 Will Likely Remain Lost
Despite protestations to the contrary, what remains of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will likely never be found. Thats the hard truth that the search crews and the families and friends of the victims have yet to fully embrace, but were getting there and fast.
After nearly three decades of journalism, Ive learned to follow my gut instinct. And theres something thats just off about this whole case. Its not simply a matter of following search arcs. Im just not 100 percent convinced engine ping satellite acquisition signals notwithstanding that this Malaysia Airlines Boeing Boeing 777-200 aircraft ultimately ended up along the primary 7th search arc in the southern Indian Ocean.
As Emirates Airline CEO Sir Tim Clark told Der Spiegel late last year, and as I noted in a previous Forbes column, We have not seen a single thing that suggests categorically that this aircraft is where they say it is, apart from this so-called electronic satellite handshake which I question as well. But nearly a year after disappearing, while carrying 239 passengers and crew en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, nor do I believe that the aircraft was hijacked and then secreted away for some sort of nefarious later use.
The flight deck of the missing Malaysian 777-200 as photographed in 2004. Photo Credit: Wikipedia
Although the Australians have run a very professional search operation, their continual optimism about finding the wreckage from the Malaysian 777 at this late date is arguably misplaced. Or at least such optimism should be frequently leavened with the concession that despite their methodical search strategies,
In truth, finding the remains of MH370 is hardly just a matter of covering the remaining 60,000 square km of search area in the manner that one might look for a lost earring in the carpet of a living room floor. There are just too many variables that were used to track the aircrafts putative flight path south into the Indian Ocean not to wonder whether theres simply something very fundamental missing from the search calculus.
As for the Malaysians?
The manner in which the Malaysian government has communicated the facts over the past year has rightly or wrongly created the impression that something is being covered up. This makes fertile ground for conspiracy theorists. But it also seems like more than just a case study in bad crisis management public relations.
As Sir Clark told Der Spiegel last October, We need to know who was on the plane in detail and what was in the hold of the aircraft.
As for the media?
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