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The lower house continues to talk renewable energy and the upper house is tabling documents from committees.
And we are heading home to read 360-plus pages of Ian Hangar's writings on home insulation.
But before that, what did we learn?
- Another report has found that the home insulation program was poorly implemented.
- The mining tax repeal bill is dead. Long live the mining tax repeal bill;
- Question time isn't as exciting as it looks; and
- If you want to clear a room of Labor MPs, Christopher Pyne is your man.
Alex Ellinghausen and I will see you tomorrow (Andrew "747" Meares is off to India for the PM's visit later this week).
Prime Minister Tony Abbott departs after tabling the Report of the Royal Commission into the Home Insulation Program on Monday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
PUP's Jacqui Lambie is speaking in the Senate on Iraq.
Her concern is that the welfare of ADF members who may be involved there is properly protected.
She warns that the government is deliberately picking on "soft targets" and has failed to protect diggers in the past.
Lambie wonders whether soldiers will say they would rather face ISIS than the processes of the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
We observed earlier today that the House is poised on the brink of a milestone.
And there was some steady progress in this respect in QT today.
185 MPs have been kicked out in this Parliament and counting.
(Labor's Nick "Champion" Champion still leads the pack for the most kick outs.)
The six Labor MPs that left the chamber under 94a during question time: Nick Champion, Tim Watts, Graham Perrett, Terri Butler, Alannah MacTiernan and Pay Conroy. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
This guy here doesn't like the mining tax repeal bill.
Independent MP Andrew Wilkie advises the tellers that Palmer United Party leader Clive Palmer has joined them for a division in the House of Representatives on Monday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
PUP leader Clive Palmer is also unenthused by the MRRT repeal reboot.
Ill-conceived mining tax repeal bill won’t pass Senate without low income super contribution, income support bonus & the schoolkids bonus— Clive Palmer (@CliveFPalmer) September 1, 2014
Out of the Senate, the grumpiness continues over the government's mining tax plans.
As AAP report, Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen has accused the Coalition of trying to remove parliament's ability to decide the rate of the superannuation compulsory guarantee (as part of the repeal bill), giving all the authority to the Treasurer instead.
"This is outrageous," he told reporter-types this afternoon.
Bowen argues this change would allow the government to delay further increases, pushing out Labor’s desired target of 12 per cent to as far as 2034.
(The rate is now 9.5 per cent.)
"That is completely unacceptable and the Labor party of course will oppose that all the way," Bowen said.
In the Senate, Greens Senator Scott Ludlam has seized on the Iraqi Ambassador's comments.
Ludlam says the question "what exactly have you got us in to?" needs to be "thoroughly ventilated".
He worries that Australia has been writing blank cheques for the Americans.
As the Senate continues to debate Iraq - or rather David Johnston's ministerial statement - Iraq's Ambassador to Australia Mouayed Saleh has been on Sky News.
Ambassador expresses fears weapons could fall into wrong hands and says needs to be coordinated through central Govt in Baghdad. #pmagenda— David Speers (@David_Speers) September 1, 2014
We should note that as the reactions start to come in, Shadow Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus held a doorstop on the report just before question time (while there was all that fruffling and voting over the mining tax repeal).
He said that Labor hoped that the families of the four young men who died "will find some comfort from this report".
"It's clear that it's a weighty report, we're going to have to study what it says."
But, based on his preliminary reading of the report, "an inquiry which has cost some $20 million of taxpayers' money does not seem to have added a great deal to the eight previous inquiries that were conducted into the program ..."
Three of the young men killed during the program were from Queensland.
Tony Moore from the Brisbane Times reports that Queensland Premier Campbell Newman says his first thoughts are with the Queensland families "who don't have their boys today".
But he said the lack of government planning was clear.
"It just shows that governments need to plan properly when they implement programs or infrastructure.
"That comes out loud and clear."
Political correspondent James Massola has filed an update on the royal commission report into the home insulation scheme.
As James writes, the report found:
- The Department of Environment was ill-equipped to deal with a program of its size and complexity. This problem was made worse by a switch in the delivery model from a regional brokerage model to a direct delivery model;
- A failure by the federal government to identify and manage the risk to the installers of injury and death;
- The reflective foil insulation was "manifestly unsuitable and dangerous";
- The decision to relax training and competency requirement;
- Allowing the program to move to "phase 2" without a robust audit program;
- The federal government's reliance on states, territories and employers to enforce health and safety requirements.
Warren, when I'm overseas, you know you need to stay awake?
Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss in discussion at end of question time. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
On Wednesday, when Tony Abbott travels to India, Warren Truss will be acting Prime Minister.
Is the thought of the extra responsibility weighing on the Deputy PM's mind?
Or is he just a bit snoozy after lunch?
(To be fair, the PM was answering yet another question on the GP-copayment while all this was going on.)
Labor's Senate Leader Penny Wong follows Johnston.
She says she rises to support the government's decision to help fly weapons to the Kurds.
"They have been massacres, there have been women forced into sexual slavery ... and much more."
Apologies for the bumpiness on this Monday afternoon. The pixies in The Pulse computer system are particularly active.
(We are not sure why, although appreciate we can no longer blame the carbon tax.)
In this post question phase, the lower house continues to debate the repeal of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
The Senate is hearing from Defence Minister David Johnston, who has a ministerial statement on Iraq.
He assures the upper house that the government will keep briefing Labor on this.
(I'm not sure this will satisfy the Greens and Andrew Wilkie.)
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten lasted the whole way through.
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten during question time. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
At 3.09pm Tony Abbott calls an end to question time.
Six Labor MPs were already outside by the time he did.
As Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane talks about better jobs and global supply chains (another dixer), Labor loses another MP.
It is repeat offender Pat Conroy.
"I think he goes out every time I stand up," says Macfarlane.
Environment Minister Greg Hunt has been dixered about the royal commission's findings into the home insulation program.
Catherine King has another go at the PM over the GP co-payment.
And then Christopher Pyne is dixered about higher education reforms by the member for Mitchell.
"I can tell [Alex Hawke] that the biggest winners from the government's higher education reforms will be university students..."
Labor loses Graham Perrett, Tim Watts, Terri Butler and Alannah MacTiernan in quick succession.
Leader of the House and Education Minister Christopher Pyne during question time. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Nick Champion's chances just received a boost.
He has been kicked out under 94a.
And is the first MP to go today.
Labor MP Nick Champion is warned by Speaker Bronwyn Bishop for interjecting. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
After Bruce Billson is dixered about what the government is doing to energise the small business sector - and Madam Speaker welcomes the Norwegian Ambassador and a delegation from Zambia - Stephen Jones has a q for the PM.
Jones asks about a woman called Sue who is on the disability support pension and needs to go to the GP every fortnight to treat her leukaemia.
When did the Prime Minister tell Sue before the election that he would make it harder for her to visit the doctor with his GP tax and increased cost of medicines?
"I accept that the lady in question is doing it tough," Abbott replies.
But he says the "fact is" the co-payment has "been on our national agenda for years".
(i.e. Bob Hawke once tried to introduce one and Labor's Andrew Leigh has previously made supportive noises about one.)
Some people are not as keen on the patriotic flower day as others, mind you.
You have to love it when everyone wears wattle into the chamber, and you'r allergic to it.— Bob Baldwin MP (@bobbaldwinmp) September 1, 2014
In floral fashion news, there is a lot of wattle wearing in the House.
Happy Wattle Day, everybody.
Natasha Griggs is assisted by Karen McNamara in putting on a sprig of wattle, in the House of Representatives on Monday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
"We will never relax on this issue," Immigration Minister Scott Morrison tells the House, while gesticulating in an unrelaxed manner.
(He has been asked to "brief the House" on the latest update on Operation Sovereign Borders.)
Immigration Minister Scott Morrison in question time. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
"We have a problem when it comes to Medicare," Dutton argues.
At this, Labor MPs laugh, nod and point at the Health Minister.
C Palmer has the crossbench question.
As most Australians were against the co-payment, Palmer United Party, the Greens and Labor have now formally declared war against it.
There is no prospect of it becoming law - why does the government insist on [continuing to push] this and putting forward proposals that will never happen?
Do they want to frighten people or undermine business confidence?
"What we are saying is that for a modest co-payment, we will strengthen Medicare for the next generation," Health Minister Peter Dutton says in reply.
Palmer United Party leader Clive Palmer during question time. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Labor sticks with the you promised/ you said theme.
Shayne Neumann asks why the government cut the dementia and severe behaviour supplement "without warning".
And then Tanya Plibersek follows up with:
Why didn't you tell Australians before the election they would be forced to pay the "GP tax"?
"Members opposite know that there is a very strong case for a co-payment."
If you are wondering why the PM and not Julie Bishop made the Russia announcement, the Foreign Minister is not in the House today.
She is in Samoa at a conference.
Joe Hockey is also absent.
"The Treasurer is unwell," Abbott explains.
The PM is dixered about recent developments in Ukraine and the government's response.
Abbott says Russia is "brazenly" trying to break eastern Ukraine away from Ukraine itself.
He tells the House that Australia will "lift its sanctions against Russia to the level of the European Union".
"There will be no new arms exports, there will be no new access by Russian state-owned banks to the Australian capital market ..."
And then we are into questions.
BS begins by asking TA about his promise of a government of "no surprises" and "no excuses".
Abbott said this one year ago today.
(What kind of a cake do you get for that?)
Andrew Wilkie and Adam Bandt want to speak as well.
But they are told they can speak in the Federation Chamber.
It is the procedural equivalent of a pat on the head.
"Team Australia doesn't allow much debate," says the Greens deputy leader.
Greens MP Adam Bandt and Independent MP Andrew Wilkie on Monday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Shorten is speaking for noticeably longer than the PM here.
"More than a decade ago, Simon Crean stood at this despatch box as Labor leader to support our troops but oppose a war.
"History has vindicated his judgment. The decision to go to war in 2003 was based on false evidence. It was a rushed decision, devoid of an effective plan to win the peace, devoid of clear objects and devoid of widespread international sport.
"But as the government has said the situation we face today is very different.
"This is not 2003."
Labor leader Bill Shorten begins by thanking Tony Abbott for "agreeing to Labor's request for a statement to the House today".
"Madam Speaker, national security is and always will be for Labor above politics.
"And whilst we deplore violence and war as instruments for achieving solutions to geopolitical problems, we acknowledge that sometimes it is necessary for the international community to take strong steps to end death and destruction."
Along with the government's deeds in Iraq, the PM also talks of the Coalition's boosting of counter-terrorism.
"I want to stress now, as I always do, that the threat is extremism, not any particular community," he says.
"The target is terrorism, not religion.
We need to understand, though, that people who kill without compunction in other countries are hardly likely to be law abiding citizens should they return to Australia.
"They have come to hate us, no less than they hate their victims in Iraq and Syria. They don't hate us for what we do, but for who we are and for how we live.
"They hate us because we let people live and worship in whatever way they choose, and I thank you God that we do."
The questions part of question time is then further delayed by a statement from Tony Abbott about Iraq.
"Many Australians are understandably apprehensive about the risk of becoming involved in another long and costly conflict in the Middle East," the PM concedes.
"As things stand, doing nothing means leaving millions of people exposed to death, forced conversion and ethnic cleansing."
Prime Minister Tony Abbott delivering his statement. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Question time was delayed by one minute today because the House was still voting on the mining tax repeal.
Just after 2pm, it voted to repeal the MRRT.
Labor is annoyed and it was all a bit of a blur, but this is a win for the government on this sitting Monday.
Division during a vote on the mining tax repeal. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
And there is some healthy competition regarding who might take out the crown for the big 200.
Who leads the tally of suspensions from this Parliament?
Meanwhile, we are approaching a double century in the lower house.
Labor MPs clearly lead the tally of the number of suspensions in this Parliament.
The motion to suspend standing orders failed.
No surprises there, given the Coalition's whopping government-forming majority in the Reps.
Ciobo moves that the question "that the bill be agreed to" be put.
The mining tax repeal inches through the lower house (again).
The House has bumped off members' 90 second statements today (which run for half an hour before question time) to keep talking about it.
It has voted on the second reading stage of the bill (82 votes to 54) and moved to the "consideration in detail" phase.
Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen is out-raged.
"This is an appalling process," he says.
He moves to suspend standing orders so that the bill can debated tomorrow - and so MPs can have time to get across the deets.
(The bells ring for a vote on this approach.)
"We are about to debate legislation that we can't see!"
Deputy Opposition Leader Tanya Plibersek and Mark Dreyfus look through a copy of the bill distributed by the Government, as Jenny Macklin distributes copies to the Shadow frontbench. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
In the House, steam is coming from Labor's ears.
Steve Ciobo - who earlier moved to lay aside the Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill (2013) has come back with another bill.
It is called the Minerals Resource Rent Tax Repeal and Other Measures Bill (2014).
Manager of Opposition Business Tony Burke is hopping cranky about it.
Standing orders have been suspended to get here. And Ciobo has successfully moved that the bill be presented and that it proceed "immediately through all stages of this sitting".
Burke says that Labor hasn't yet seen this "new" legislation.
"We're about to debate legislation that we can't see!"
"This is a government run by children!"
(According to the explanatory memorandum of the bill, this new, 2014 version keeps the abolition of the School kids Bonus, income support bonus and low income superannuation contribution repeals - the very things that the Senate opposes.)
Manager of Opposition Business Tony Burke on Monday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
The report is dense going.
(We are not going to lie.)
But there is more evidence of what Tony Abbott would describe as a "litany of failures".
"Careful planning was sacrificed to the perceived need for speed," in the program.
Ian Hangar QC was appointed to head up the royal commission last December.
This came after four young Australians - Matthew Fuller, Rueben Barnes, Mitchell Sweeney and Marcus Wilson - lost their lives while working on the Rudd government program that was rolled out during the global financial crisis.
"The reality is that the Australian government conceived of, devised, designed and implemented a program that enabled a very large number of inexperienced workers - often engaged by unscrupulous and avaricious employers or head contractors, who were themselves inexperienced ... to undertake potentially dangerous work," the report's overview says.
"It should have done more to protect them."
What about that report?
All 361 pages of it.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott tables the Report of the Royal Commission into the Home Insulation Program to the House. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
What about the home insulation royal commission report?
Do you concede policy failure from Labor and individuals including Kevin Rudd and Peter Garrett?
Bill Shorten says he has (obviously) not had a chance to read the report yet.
But adds if there are lessons in the report to improve workplace safety, then Labor is up for that.
"We are not up for a political blame game."
Labor leader Bill Shorten is in the Canberra borough of Belconnen, visiting an aged care facility.
He is having a go at the Coalition for a cut to dementia payments.
But assembled reporters want to ask him about Iraq.
Is delivering weapons really humanitarian?
"What's not humanitarian is to co-operate with evil by doing nothing," Shorten replies.
Where do you draw the line?
"Let's not get ahead of ourselves. We haven't seen specific proposal about what else [military involvement] it would be."
Is Australia at war?
After this, parliamentary secretary to the Treasurer Steve Ciobo tells the House that the mining tax repeal bill should be "laid aside" (i.e. not proceeded with).
This happens when an impasse cannot be broken between the two houses of Parliament.
Here, we have an impasse because the Senate is standing firm on its amendments to the bill - made before the winter break.
It wants to keep the Schoolkids bonus, the low income superannuation contribution and the income support bonus. All up, this will cost about $10 billion.
The government wants/really needs these savings and so there is no deal.
Back in the House of Representatives, Prime Minister Tony Abbott is tabling the report from the royal commission into the Rudd government's home insulation program.
The PM tells the House that it details a "litany of failures".
He says the government will provide a preliminary response by the end of the month and a final response by the end of the year.
(We are tracking down the report itself.)
Prime Minister Tony Abbott addresses Parliament after tabling the Report of the Royal Commission into the Home Insulation Program. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
The Senate has now moved on to discussing the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Bilateral Agreement Implementation) Bill 2014.
The bill will hand federal environmental approval powers to state governments.
The Greens are hugely opposed to this one.
They are calling it a "one stop shop of environmental destruction".
Senator Larissa Waters said that states will not act in the national interest.
"That's not their job. Why would they?"
The government is also calling the bill a "one stop shop" but their shop is for "simplifying the approvals process for business, leading to faster decisions and improving Australia's investment climate, while maintaining high environmental standards".
This is all very warm, fuzzy and delightful.
But we do note that the government announced in the budget that there will be some tightening up of the health card (Senate OK pending).
Non-taxable superannuation income would be included in the income test and the Coalition will stop paying card holders the Seniors Supplement (a payment that helps older Australians pay bills).
Back in the Senate and a bill has passed the red room!
It is the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Seniors Health Card and Other Measures) Bill.
And it is an election commitment, too.
In plain English, it will index taxable income thresholds for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card from September 20
As the explanatory memorandum says: "introducing indexation means more people will satisfy the seniors health card taxable income test and therefore qualify for the seniors health card".
But oh, this isn't the end of the SSOs.
Independent Andrew Wilkie is now standing to try and suspend standing orders.
He too wants to debate whether Australian forces should be deployed to Iraq.
And "defer all other business before the House until the conclusion of the debate".
This is very, very similar to the language just used by Adam Bandt.
As with Bandt's move, Wilkie gets no other takers.
The House moves on to discuss a motion about Vietnam Veterans Awards.
While Liberal MP Kelly O'Dwyer was speaking in support of the government's actions in Iraq, Greens deputy leader Adam Bandt interrupted with the potential suspension of standing orders.
He gets zero support from any other MPs.
A vote is not required as everyone already knows the result.
This second SSO move began during a Chris Bowen motion.
That this House:
(1) condemns the actions of the Islamic State in Iraq which amounts to attempted genocide of minorities including the Assyrian, Chaldean, Mandaean and Yezidi people;
(2) re-affirms the rights of the Christian and other minorities of Iraq to live in peace and freedom and calls for all steps to be taken to ensure that all members of the affected communities can live in freedom in Iraq;
(3) calls on the Australian government and the international community to provide humanitarian, financial and other forms of appropriate assistance to support those Christian and other minorities who have been internally displaced within Iraq;
(4) notes the aspirations of the Assyrian people for the establishment of an autonomous region in the Ninevah plains and welcomes the in-principle agreement of the Iraqi Government to this request earlier this year; and
(5) calls on the Australian government through its seat on the United Nations Security Council and the international community to take appropriate steps to protect the rights of minorities in Iraq, including the Assyrian Christian people.
The Greens have just tried a similar SSO manoeuvre in the lower house.
But it has very quickly been slapped down.
Senate now voting: Senators Leyonhjelm, Lambie, Xenophon sit with the Greens ... Senators Day + Madigan sit with the Govt and oppn — Sabra Lane (@SabraLane) September 1, 2014
Given that lack of consensus, the bells are rung again as the Senate votes on whether to support Christine Milne's motion to suspend standing orders to allow debate on Australia's latest intervention in Iraq.
But is there some wizened advice here?
Labor's John Faulkner says while he does not support changing how Australian Defence Force personnel are deployed, Johnston should make a statement on the latest moves and allow debate.
''It is responsible, it is serious, it is open, it is consistent with past practice in this chamber,'' says Faulkner.
Liberal Democrat David Leyhonjelm says he supports Australia's latest involvement, but would like to see the requirement that military deployments be approved by two-thirds majority of both houses of Parliament.
(Leyonhjelm is from the crossbench and he is here to help.)
Labor Senator John Faulkner Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Labor is siding with Johnston.
Labor's Defence spokesman Stephen Conroy says Labor is not supporting the Greens move to suspend standing order.
Conroy describes the Greens move as a ''stunt to score cheap political points".
"The role of the Parliament in approving military action is fraught with danger," he tells the Senate.
Labor's defence spokesman Senator Stephen Conroy. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Defence Minister David Johnston tells Senate “What we are seeing in Iraq has no comparison in recent history” — Frank Keany (@redneckninja) September 1, 2014
Defence Minister David Johnston leaps up to defend Australia's involvement, saying the conflict in Iraq "has no comparison in recent history".
Johnston says the action was not considered lightly but was necessary with mass executions across Iraq.
"This is probably the most important decision a Prime Minister and his cabinet can ever make."
Defence Minister Senator David Johnston Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Greens leader Christine Milne is also questioning the legality of any mission to Iraq.
"What is the legality behind Australia's engagement? There has been no UN resolution in relation to this matter."
Greens Leader Senator Christine Milne moves to suspend standing orders in the Senate to debate Australia's latest involvement in Iraq. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
The bells have rung and Parliament has begun for the week.
In the Senate, there is some SSO action.
The Greens are trying to suspend standing orders and force a debate on Australia's latest involvement in Iraq.
They are asking when the decision was made given Prime Minister said last week there had been no decision on a commitment.
In terms of protests, however, the citizens out the front of Parliament House this morning are concerned about refugees, not Iraq.
Protesters against the government's refugee policies, gather on the front lawn of Parliament House in Canberra on Monday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Also in the questioning camp is Australian National University international law expert Don Rothwell.
He is wondering about the legal basis of Australia's involvement in Iraq.
"I guess the main issue at the moment is what exactly is the nature of the request Australia has received," he told ABC 24.
"The Prime Minister's statement yesterday indicated it came from the United States.
"But where exactly is the Iraqi government in terms of endorsing this request? What are the parameters around the request and what is the status of the Iraq government at the moment?"
Chief foreign correspondent Paul McGeough writes this morning that Australia has "learnt little" from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
"Australia is ready to do Washington's bidding again.
"It seems it doesn't matter which party is in power in Canberra or in Washington, when that call comes from the White House, Australian prime ministers are too eager to wade in."
Both Abbott and Foreign Minister Julie Bishop have rejected the idea of a parliamentary debate this morning.
The PM called the concept "novel" - explaining military decisions are always taken by the national security committee and then the cabinet.
And, as Latika Bourke reports, Abbott has argued this morning that Australia's involvement in the Iraq conflict was nothing like the intervention in 2003.
(Labor, by the way, is supporting the announcement that the RAAF will provide planes "to assist resupply beleaguered Kurdish fighters who are the front line against the Islamic State terrorist organisation" - so we have a green light for bi-partisanship.)
Independent MP Andrew Wilkie: latest involvement in Iraq ''insane.'' Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Not everyone is cheering the decision, however.
Independent Andrew Wilkie - who whistleblew against the last war in Iraq - says Australia should have learned something from its previous involvement in Iraq.
"There's no doubt the situation is dire. The question is: what do we do about it?"
Wilkie and Greens MP Adam Bandt want Parliament to debate and provide permission for Australian troops to land in Iraq.
"The Abbott government must suspend the ordinary business of Parliament today to allow for a full debate on Australia's involvement in this new war," Bandt told reporters this morning.
"The Australian people and the Parliament are entitled to a say in such a momentous decision."
Defence correspondent David Wroe reports today that elite SAS soldiers will be on the RAAF transport planes to provide protection to the crews when they land in coming days in Kurdish-controlled northern Iraq to deliver arms and munitions.
Fairfax Media understands the special forces troops will be there in case a "hot extraction" or emergency exit is needed.
This morning, the Prime Minister would not confirm or deny the SAS element.
Abbott explained it is an "operational matter".
"I'm certainly not going to comment on who may or may not be on these aircraft," he told Channel Seven's Sunrise.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Tony Abbott appeared in the prime ministerial courtyard at Parliament House to confirm that "Australia has agreed to join an airlift of military equipment to the Kurds".
"We've agreed to join this airlift at the request of the Obama Administration in the United States and with the permission of the Iraqi government," he said.
There is a still a question mark over what Australia - and the rest of the world - does next.
But the PM said on Sunday:
"I just want to repeat what has been said time and time again by President Obama himself that there is no role envisaged for combat troops on the ground.
"And none of us want to get involved in another Middle Eastern war..."
Prime Minister Tony Abbott addresses the media during a joint press conference with Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, at Parliament House on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Good morning and welcome to Monday (and spring!) in Canberra.
Both Houses of Parliament are due to sit from 10am. And we are expecting the Royal Commission into the Rudd government's home insulation scheme to be tabled.
In the meantime, the talk is of a country called Iraq.
What is it good for?
Australia is poised to airlift "military equipment" to the Kurds as Parliament sits.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott addresses the media during a joint press conference with Chief of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, at Parliament House on Sunday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

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A court in India spared a young rape victim and her unborn baby from a late-term abortion Tuesday, after her mother requested an exception to the country’s late-term abortion ban.
The Times of India reports the Chandigarh juvenile court rejected the request after a panel of doctors said the abortion would put the young girl’s life at risk. The teen is about 25 weeks pregnant.
On Monday, the medical board recommended against the abortion, saying it could jeopardize the girl’s life or lead to serious health issues, the Hindustan Times reports.
Abortions are illegal after 20 weeks of pregnancy in India. However, women or their families increasingly have been petitioning the high court for permission to abort their unborn babies after the limit, especially in cases involving fetal abnormalities or sexual assault.
At 20 weeks, an unborn baby is nearly fully formed and close to the point of viability (about 22-23 weeks). Later-term abortions also are risky and can be deadly for the mother.
Police said they arrested a young man, also a minor, earlier this month for allegedly raping the teen. According to police, the young man raped her repeatedly for several months.
Here’s more from the report:
According to her parents, the boy had been staying in the same locality as the rape survivor till a few years back. Later, the boy’s family moved somewhere else. The boy’s mother had died. When his father would go to work, he would take the girl to his house and rape her. …
Earlier, the girl’s mother had got suspicious while noticing that her menstrual cycle had stopped. When asked, the girl told her about the pregnancy and how she was raped by the accused. She took the survivor to a hospital and informed the police.
The teen and her unborn baby have been spared the pain and violence of abortion, but others have not.
Increasingly, Indian courts have been granting late-term abortion exceptions to women who are victims of rape or whose unborn babies have disabilities. In cases of fetal anomalies, the courts seem to base their decisions on the unborn child’s likelihood of dying soon after birth and significant risks to the mother’s health.
In the past, the courts have refused several cases where the babies had treatable conditions, such as Down syndrome. In January, a Bombay court rejected a woman’s request for an abortion at 31 weeks because doctors said it was too risky.


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How To Get Over Loneliness During Your Divorce Loneliness affects almost every divorced person in one way or another. Dr. John Cacioppo joins the Over Divorce Podcast to talk about loneliness. He is the Tiffany and Margaret Blake Distinguished Service Professor and Director of the Center for Cognitive and Social Neuroscience at the University of […]
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Divorce is painful but it’s also a very profitable business. Joseph Sorge is the writer and director of Divorce Corp. The movie is a powerful and chilling documentary on the divorce industry. It is a really well done piece that outlines the destructive nature of the family court system. Before he began writing and filmmaking, […]

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The Morose Mononokean TV Anime Gets 2nd Season
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The official website for the television anime of Kiri Wazawa's The Morose Mononokean (Fukigen na Mononokean) manga revealed on Friday that a second season has been green-lit. Itsuro Kawasaki (Magical Girl Ore, Rental Magica, Shining Hearts, Tsukiuta. THE ANIMATION) will direct the season at Pierrot Plus. Takao Yoshioka (Ikki Tousen, High School DxD, Your Lie in April) is returning to handle series composition.
The first television anime season premiered in 2016, and Crunchyroll streamed the series as it aired in Japan. Funimation released the series on home video this past January. Crunchyroll describes the anime:
"Exorcism" is the art of sending yokai who have somehow wandered into the living world back into the underworld, where they belong.
One day Hanae Ashiya, a high school student who's been haunted by a yokai, happens to find the contact information of an exorcist called the "Mononokean" and pays him a visit. The exorcist he meets is a morose-looking young man, Haruitsuki Abeno, and for various reasons Ashiya ends up working for the Mononokean...
And so the story of the exorcist duo Ashiya and Abeno, and the yokai they meet in their adventures, begins.
Akira Iwanaga (Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee, Corpse Party: Tortured Souls, Isuca) directed the first season at Pierrot Plus. Atsuko Kageyama designed the characters, and Yasuharu Takanishi (Fairy Tail, Log Horizon, Boruto -Naruto the Movie-) composed the music.
Wazawa launched the manga in Square Enix's Gangan Online web manga site in 2013, and the 11th compiled book volume shipped on Friday. Crunchyroll is publishing Wazawa's original manga digitally in English.
A stage play adaptation of the manga ran at the Akasaka Red Theater in Tokyo in September 2016.
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The last couple of months have been a busy combination of work travel and adventures. I have literally criss-crossed the country: Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Darwin, Gold Coast, Cairns, Laura (twice), Adelaide, Port Augusta, Whyalla … and finally back to Brisbane.
After a quick work trip to Canberra (where I nearly lost the hire car), I headed down to Melbourne to catch up with my besty Sondra for the Red Bull “Wings for Life” run. This is a charity fun run where you are chased by a car. Yes, you get chased by a car. It works like this: you start running, and then 30 minutes later the catcher-car starts (at 15km/hr) and it slowly increases speed over time until it catches everyone. Our official distance before the car caught us: 17.01km. Fair effort, although the winner ran 88km!! We also squeezed in some of Melbourne’s other attractions: food, street art, Luna Park, and Brighton beach huts!
From the chilly south it was up to the steamy north – firstly to Darwin. Work was fairly relentless, but during the limited leisure time, we squeezed in a road trip to Litchfield National Park. We spent the day bushwalking, stalking dragonflies, and swimming in waterfalls, and got back to Darwin in time for sunset and a laksa at Mindil Beach. Next was a trip to Cairns to visit my work project in the little town of Laura up near Cooktown. All was going well, and I managed to squeeze in a trip to Green Island with my family.
Back in SEQ, I visited the Sanctuary Cove boat show (to check out water-makers) and we even notched up a few nautical miles + a couple of dives in Moreton Bay. As usual, the weather didn’t really cooperate, but as our weekend sailing adventures are few and far between at the moment, we took the boat out anyway. We sailed across to Bribie inlet and anchored up for a night, and then after the most fiery sunrise, we braved strong winds across to Tangalooma to squeeze in a dive. As usual we had a couple of mishaps, but they really didn’t detract from a great weekend out on the water. We (temporarily) overheated one of the motors, broke the saloon door lock (and spent the rest of the weekend climbing in and out of cabin hatches), and forgot to secure the outdoor shower locker, so a few of the fittings floated away at some point.
Since then, I’ve been in South Australia on another work trip. Outback SA is bloody freezing this time of year! The highlight was lunch at Henley Beach, and the lowlight was probably “camping” in the mud of Cultana (just near Port Augusta). Anyway, that’s probably enough mayhem for now.

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In an era where climate change and environmental sustainability have become pressing global concerns, the financial industry has begun to play a pivotal role in supporting eco-friendly initiatives. One such financial instrument that has gained significant traction in recent years is the green loan. These innovative financial tools are not only helping individuals and businesses embark on eco-friendly projects but are also reshaping the landscape of sustainable finance. In this article, we will delve into the world of green loans, exploring their origins, benefits, and how they are driving positive change in the fight against climate change.
Green Loans Unveiled
Green loans, also known as sustainable loans or eco-loans, are a specialized form of financing designed to fund projects and initiatives that have a positive impact on the environment. These loans can be extended to a wide range of borrowers, including individuals, corporations, and even governments, who are looking to invest in eco-friendly ventures. The defining feature of green loans is that they come with clear terms and conditions that ensure the borrowed funds are used exclusively for environmentally beneficial projects.
Origins of Green Loans
The concept of green loans emerged in the early 2000s as a response to the growing demand for sustainable financing options. It was initially pioneered by international organizations and development banks as a way to support environmentally friendly projects in developing countries. The success of these early initiatives paved the way for green loans to expand into mainstream financial markets.
Benefits of Green Loans
- Environmental Impact
The most obvious benefit of green loans is their positive impact on the environment. By providing dedicated financing for eco-friendly projects, these loans enable the implementation of initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, conserve natural resources, and promote sustainable practices. This can include investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency improvements, waste reduction, and more.
- Cost Savings
Green loans often come with favorable terms and conditions, including lower interest rates and longer repayment periods. Borrowers who invest in green projects can reap the financial benefits of reduced energy consumption and operating costs, ultimately leading to long-term savings. Additionally, some governments and regulatory bodies offer incentives and subsidies to promote green initiatives, further enhancing the financial attractiveness of green loans.
- Competitive Advantage
Companies and organizations that prioritize sustainability can gain a competitive edge in the market. Green loans demonstrate a commitment to environmental responsibility, which can resonate with environmentally conscious consumers and investors. This can lead to increased brand loyalty, improved reputation, and access to a broader customer base.
- Regulatory Compliance
As governments worldwide tighten regulations and mandates related to environmental standards, green loans can help borrowers stay compliant with these requirements. In some cases, adhering to specific environmental criteria may be a condition for receiving a green loan, ensuring that the financed projects align with established sustainability goals.
- Access to Capital
Green loans open up new avenues for accessing capital, particularly for projects that may have previously struggled to secure funding. Investors are increasingly interested in sustainable and socially responsible investments, making green loans an attractive option for those looking to tap into this growing pool of capital.
Types of Green Loans
Green loans can take various forms, depending on the borrower’s needs and the nature of the eco-friendly project. Here are some common types of green loans:
- Green Project Loans: These loans are designed specifically for financing environmental projects, such as solar energy installations, wind farms, green building construction, and water conservation initiatives.
- Green Revolving Loans: These are revolving lines of credit that can be used by organizations to fund a variety of green projects as needed. They provide flexibility and ongoing support for sustainability initiatives.
- Green Mortgages: These are home loans that offer favorable terms for purchasing energy-efficient homes or making eco-friendly improvements to existing properties, such as installing solar panels or upgrading insulation.
- Green Business Loans: These loans are tailored for businesses looking to implement sustainability measures within their operations, such as energy-efficient equipment upgrades or waste reduction programs.
- Green Consumer Loans: Individuals can also benefit from green loans when financing personal projects, such as purchasing electric vehicles, installing residential solar panels, or making energy-efficient home improvements.
Green Loan Certification
To ensure transparency and accountability, green loans often undergo third-party certification. Independent organizations, like the Climate Bonds Initiative or the International Capital Market Association (ICMA), provide certifications based on predefined criteria and principles. Borrowers must meet certain eligibility requirements and provide evidence that the funds will be used for eco-friendly purposes. This certification process adds credibility to green loans and helps investors and lenders identify genuine environmentally responsible projects.
Challenges and Considerations
While green loans offer numerous advantages, they are not without challenges and considerations:
- Eligibility Criteria: Meeting the stringent eligibility criteria for green loans can be challenging for some borrowers, as it requires a clear commitment to sustainability and environmental impact.
- Project Verification: Ensuring that the funds are used exclusively for green projects and that the intended environmental benefits are achieved can be a complex process that requires ongoing monitoring and verification.
- Interest Rates: While green loans often offer competitive interest rates, they may still be higher than traditional financing options, depending on the borrower’s creditworthiness and the lender’s policies.
- Limited Market Penetration: Green loans are not yet available in all regions, limiting their accessibility for some individuals and businesses interested in sustainability.
Green loans are emerging as a powerful tool in the fight against climate change and environmental degradation. They offer a pathway for individuals, corporations, and governments to invest in eco-friendly projects that benefit both the planet and their bottom line. With their potential to drive positive change, green loans are not just a financial innovation; they are a symbol of our collective commitment to a sustainable future. As these instruments continue to gain momentum, they will likely play an increasingly pivotal role in reshaping the global financial landscape in favor of environmental stewardship.

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BBQ on the Lawn at one of the best, summer music venues....magical, small is beautiful, Rancho Nicasio!
book online ranchonicasio.com $30/$35
Let's meet at 2:45pm, when the gates open and grab some seats before they "vaporize". I'll be wearing my brown, straw, porkpie hat...a hat with a short brim all the way around that get's mixed reviews....haha!
This should be one of the best outdoor, summer concerts, "hand picked" for our Live Music Concerts - North Bay, Music Lovers!


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ANCIENT FUTURES: Learning from Ladakh
Includes 2014 Bonus Material.
EDUCATIONAL DIGITAL DOWNLOAD: For self-hosted school servers $450 (download above, includes caption file).
DVD: Colleges/Universities, Gov’t, Businesses $99
(includes Public Performance Rights)
DVD: With Digital Streaming License $150
DVD: K-12 Schools and Public Libraries (PPRs) $29
DVD: Home Video $24.95
Digital Streaming License (No DVD) $120
2014 Bonus material: (streaming file only)
An 11 minute postscript which describes some of the changes that have occurred in the 20 years since the film was made, including new interviews with several of the Ladakhis who were in the original film.
How we can learn about ecological solutions from an ancient Culture? Ladakh, or Little Tibet, is a wildly beautiful desert land high in the western Himalayas. It is a place of few resources and an extreme climate. Yet, for more than a thousand years, it has been home to a thriving culture.
Traditions of frugality and cooperation, coupled with an intimate and location-specific knowledge of the environment, enabled the Ladakhis not only to survive, but to prosper. Then came development. Now in Leh, the capital, one finds pollution and divisiveness, inflation and unemployment, intolerance and greed. Centuries of ecological balance and social harmony are under threat from modernization.
The breakdown of Ladakh's culture and environment forces us to re-examine what we really mean by progress - not only in the developing parts of the world, but in the industrialized world as well. The story of Ladakh teaches us about the root causes of environmental, social and psychological problems, and provides valuable guidelines for our own future.
Produced by John Page
Associate Producers: Chris Beeman, Helena Norberg-Hodge, Eric Walton
Film Date: 1993
Remastered on DVD 2005, and 2014
Film Length: 60 mins

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PCI DSS compliance: are you paying more than you need to?
What is PCI DSS compliance?
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a worldwide mandate that was introduced to assist businesses with card payment processing security and to reduce fraudulent activity.
There are 12 data security requirements set out by the Security Standards Council that businesses must action in order to be considered PCI DSS compliant. These are displayed below:
Do I need to comply with the PCI DSS?
Any organisation that processes, stores, transmits or accepts cardholder data needs to comply with the PCI DSS. Even if you are using a third party to handle your PCI DSS activities, you’re still responsible for ensuring that all parties are compliant with the standard.
What are the penalties for not being compliant with the PCI DSS?
Ensuring that you are PCI DSS compliant is essential if you are trying to avoid paying the monthly non-compliance fee. If you are failing to meet the PCI DSS standard, you are likely to have been paying minimally £600 per year. This yearly figure is set to increase to a minimum of £900 in the year following July 2019. The non-compliance fee is increasing to £75 per month rather than the previous £50 charge and it’s possible that the charges will be more than this due to factors including the amount of transactions you process in that month. (In addition to the overall fine, there’s an extra penalty of 15p per transaction for every transaction that has been taken during a non-compliant period). For some businesses, this could be up to five years or more and could be an extremely detrimental amount.
Check your statement
According to the records provided to us by Global Payments, there are over 200 Bira members that, as of 17th June 2019, are not PCI DSS compliant. Some of our members may be unaware of this. To find out if you are being charged, check your statement for the details below.
If you are currently being charged £50 or more for charge number 6320 (NON PCI GF), you are non-compliant. Please note that £50 is currently the minimum charge for non-compliance and as stated previously, this will increase to £75 after July 2019.
The PCI Security Standards Council have also compiled a list of ‘Quick Steps to Security’. These are practical tips that will help you to become PCI DDS compliant. See Maintaining Payment Security to find out more.
When should I complete the PCI DSS forms?
In order to be PCI compliant, there are certain forms that need to be completed. It is required that any organisation involved in the processing of card data completes the following:
- An annual SAQ (self-assessment questionnaire). You can find out more about the self-assessment questionnaire here. The questionnaire comprises a series of yes or no questions that correspond with the PCI DSS requirements along with an ‘Attestation of Compliance’, which is a certification that declares your eligibility to perform the self-assessment.
- A network scan by an ASV (Approved Scan Vendor) every quarter. This is for organisations that process between 20,000-1 million online transactions annually. You can find out more about ASV’s or find an approved ASV here.
Global Payments PCI compliance service – Security Metrics
Some of you may know that Global Payments recently sent out a letter to Bira members outlining PCI compliance. If you received this letter, Global Payments know that you are not compliant with the regulations. They are committed to getting all Bira members compliant and will be calling members via a company called ‘Security Metrics’. If you are called by Security Metrics, it is not a scam. They are assisting Global Payments with ‘Global Fortress’ which is the Global PCI Compliance solution. The fee for Global Fortress is between £3.50 and £7.50 per month depending on the throughput.
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- 1. Jury finds Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering wife, son
- 2. Blinken talks face-to-face with Russian counterpart
- 3. DOJ argues Trump can be sued by officers injured in Jan. 6 attack
- 4. Protests erupt over rail safety as Greece train crash death toll rises
- 5. House Ethics Committee launches investigation of Rep. George Santos
- 6. Biden asks Congress for money to fight COVID aid fraud
- 7. North Korean leader pushes for farming innovations as famine looms
- 8. Rain, snow lift much of California out of drought
- 9. Fed official says rates will go higher if hiring, consumer spending stay hot
- 10. Tennessee restricts drag shows, bans care for transgender youth
1. Jury finds Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering wife, son
A South Carolina jury on Thursday found once-powerful lawyer Alex Murdaugh guilty of murdering his wife, Maggie, and their younger son Paul, 22, at the family's 1,770-acre estate in June 2021. The jury of seven men and five women reached a unanimous decision after deliberating for just three hours. Prosecutors had argued that Murdaugh committed the murders to hide his theft of millions of dollars from clients. Murdaugh's defense team asked Judge Clifton Newman to set the verdict aside and declare a mistrial. Newman denied the motion, telling the jury that all evidence in the trial "pointed to one conclusion, and that is the conclusion you all reached." Sentencing was scheduled for Friday. Murdaugh's lawyers were expected to appeal.
2. Blinken talks face-to-face with Russian counterpart
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met Thursday on the sidelines of a G20 summit in India, their first face-to-face contact since Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago. Russian news agencies said the two top diplomats talked "on the move" for less than 10 minutes. Blinken said afterwards he urged Moscow to end the war and reverse its suspension of the New START nuclear nonproliferation agreement. Blinken said he told Lavrov "that no matter what else is happening in the world or in our relationship, the United States will always be ready to engage and act on strategic arms control, just as the United States and the Soviet Union did even at the height of the Cold War."
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3. DOJ argues Trump can be sued by officers injured in Jan. 6 attack
The Justice Department said Thursday in federal court papers that former President Donald Trump can be sued by Democratic lawmakers, and by Capitol Police officers who were injured in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters. The assertion came in a case testing Trump's potential legal liability for the insurrection, due to a speech he gave at a rally before the riot. "No part of a president's official responsibilities includes the incitement of imminent private violence," the DOJ said in papers urging a federal appeals court in Washington to permit the lawsuits to proceed. The Justice Department didn't take a position on the lawsuits' allegation that Trump incited the attack.
4. Protests erupt over rail safety as Greece train crash death toll rises
The death toll in Wednesday's head-on crash of passenger and freight trains in Greece continued to rise Thursday, reaching at least 57 people. It was the worst train crash ever in Greece. Many of the estimated 350 people who were on the passenger train were returning from carnival celebrations in Athens, which were held this year for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Anger mounted as an investigation continued. Protesters clashed with police in Athens outside the headquarters of Hellenic Train, which oversees rail safety. Greece is scheduled to hold a general election within weeks. It wasn't immediately clear how the backlash might affect the vote, according to The New York Times.
5. House Ethics Committee launches investigation of Rep. George Santos
The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday it would proceed with an investigation into Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), who faces calls to resign for lying about his background to get elected. The panel said it voted to establish an investigative subcommittee to examine whether Santos broke any laws related to his 2022 campaign for Congress. The committee said Santos might have "failed to properly disclose required information on statements filed with the House; violated federal conflict of interest laws in connection with his role in a firm providing fiduciary services; and/or engaged in sexual misconduct towards an individual seeking employment in his congressional office." Santos has said he is "not concerned" about an ethics inquiry.
6. Biden asks Congress for money to fight COVID aid fraud
President Biden on Thursday called on Congress to approve $1.6 billion to help clean up massive fraud in COVID aid programs, and to prevent the recurrence of such a massive theft of taxpayer money. The more than $5 trillion in emergency spending Congress authorized helped people get through the coronavirus crisis and boosted the economic recovery from the shock of pandemic lockdowns, but fraudulent aid claims diverted billions of dollars. Lawmakers have expressed anger over the huge amounts of money stolen as the government rushed to distribute the aid, but many remain reluctant to spend more money to get to the bottom of the fraud.
7. North Korean leader pushes for farming innovations as famine looms
The regime of North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, held an emergency meeting this week on agriculture and the economy as the isolated communist-run nation faces widespread hunger. An undisclosed number of people have died of starvation in one of North Korea's most dire food crises in decades, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. Natural disasters have damaged crops. Kim ordered officials to use better farming equipment and methods to increase food supply, state media reported Thursday. North Korea has struggled for decades to produce enough food to feed its population of 26 million as economic mismanagement, natural disasters, and political isolation fueled shortages.
8. Rain, snow lift much of California out of drought
So much rain and snow has fallen in California over the last two months that several parts of the state are no longer considered to be in drought, the U.S. Drought Monitor said Thursday. After the driest three years ever recorded, the state was hit by nine atmospheric river storms in January. February brought even stronger storms, with snow falling at low elevations and blizzard conditions hitting Southern California mountains. In its latest estimate, the Drought Monitor said close to 17 percent of California is out of drought conditions, and 34 percent is now "abnormally dry," the lowest classification. One-quarter of the state remains in "severe drought," including parts of eastern San Bernardino and Inyo Counties.
9. Fed official says rates will go higher if hiring, consumer spending stay hot
Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller said Thursday that the central bank will have to raise interest rates higher than previously expected to contain inflation if hiring and consumer spending remain as strong as recent reports indicated. "After seeing promising signs of progress, we cannot risk a revival of inflation," Waller said in remarks posted on the Fed's website. He indicated that if data stays hot the Fed will have to lift its benchmark rate above 5.4 percent, higher than the 5.1 percent peak Fed officials signaled in December. Fed policymakers last month voted unanimously to slow their rate hikes, raising their benchmark rate a quarter percentage point after months of larger increases.
10. Tennessee restricts drag shows, bans care for transgender youth
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) on Thursday signed into law two bills targeting the LGBTQ community. One of the laws makes Tennessee the first state to explicitly target drag shows, banning them in public or where they can be seen by children. The other law bans gender-affirming health care for transgender children. Lee signed both measures without public comment. The American Civil Liberties Union plans to sue over the health law, which bans medications such as puberty blockers and hormone treatments for Tennessee children who identify as transgender and nonbinary. Surgeries, which were rare in the state, also are banned. The ACLU says the legislation discriminates against transgender youth.
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SOC 4001 Algonquin College Sociological Significance of Immigration Paper.
Purpose: To integrate course learning materials to explore some aspect(s) of the sociological significance of migration patterns and experiences in a globalized world.
Learning Outcomes: This assignment contributes to the following Course Learning Requirements (CLRs):
CLR1: Produce a sociological appraisal of globalization
CLR2: Report on the political, economic, and cultural impacts of globalization
CLR3: Relate globalization to sociological conceptual frameworks
CLR4: Appraise globalization through the framework of national identity
CLR5: Relate the experience of immigration a real or imagined family history
Please read instruction carefully. and this assignment around 1000-1500 words.
Thank you 🙂

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Jan 13, 2012, 1:20 PM EDT
Is 27 minutes long enough? Too long? Just right? What does it mean? Personally I’d like to have seen Sidney Crosby skate for 34 minutes today in Florida, but maybe that would’ve been too risky.
Yes, Crosby skated today for the first time in a month. And according to NHL.com, he was on the BankAtlantic Center ice for 27 minutes.
The Penguins take on the Panthers tonight looking to put an end to a losing streak that’s reached six games.
Crosby is expected to skate again Sunday in Tampa Bay.
- NHL on NBCSN: Capitals fight to earn first win vs. Penguins in 26 months 2
- Vanquished: Isles stun Canucks with seven-goal third period 19
- Peverley asked to return to game following ‘cardiac event’ 23
- Peverley hospitalized, conscious after collapsing on Stars bench (Update) 15
- Sens’ Ceci won’t return after Weber’s shot lacerates his ear (Update) 8
- Gillis pleads his case: ‘We are enduring a challenging period’ 25
- Nolan gets a game for punching ‘unsuspecting’ Joensuu 38
- It doesn’t sound like 3-on-3 overtime is going to be a thing 38
- Blues finish night on top of NHL standings after shootout win 15
- Kings’ Nolan gets double-minor for punching Oilers’ Joensuu 54
- Canucks trade Luongo to Panthers (93)
- BLOCKBUSTER: Lightning trade St. Louis to Rangers for Callahan (82)
- Kings make splash, acquire Gaborik from Columbus (72)
- Steve Moore remains shocked, disgusted about Todd Bertuzzi attack (71)
- Report: Flyers table ‘substantial offer’ for Kesler, also inquiring about Edler (59)


Moovers say it's time to party
The Lismore group who reached number two on Triple J's Unearthed dance chart last year with their song Icecream Truck are now holding a dance party. Moovers, Soothers and Groovers are a group of intellectually disabled people who made their hit song as part of the Community Participation Project (CPP) at Multitask. The song, along with other tracks from participants in the program, then appeared on a compilation CD called Tralala Blip.
This year the group have decided they want to hold an all-ages, drug and alcohol-free dance party that will feature DJs Cenobite and Foote, as well as brackets from the CPP crew and music from their CD.
Facilitator and producer Randolf Reimann said they had recently been asked to remix a track from a UK punk band called Heavy Load.
The remix will be used as part of a campaign in the UK called “Stay Up Late” which aims to help people with disabilities be supported to go out and socialise at night.
Support worker Amanda Weller said many of the people in the program have never been out to a nightclub and were really looking forward to the experience.
The Moovers, Soothers and Groovers dance party will be on at SCU's Zest function room on Saturday, October 24. It's free and they'd love to see you there for a dance.


Many newbes testing out their stepper motors (like me) hook them up
and try them out without putting a load on the shaft. If you are testing
a full step driver and the motor wont run at higher speeds, freezes and hums
it could be because you need a load on the motor.


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VALENCIA | Organic Black + Orange
This organic tea was inspired by the fragrant orange groves and rich fiery floral landscape of Spain.
Visually this tea takes you to a Spanish festival and once brewed you will surrender to the rich, warm, golden infusion of this Mediterranean black tea with orange peel and safflowers that infuses into a cup of orchard sweetness.
A perfect blend to pair with brunch, afternoon tea or simply just tea time.
Organic Black Tea, Safflowers, Orange Peel, Natural Flavour
1 Teaspoon (2.5g) per 200ml | 100 °C | Steep 3-4min
Just love this tea. Fragrant and full of flavour. Will be ordering again.
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These stories on the theme of 'our health and wellbeing' celebrate how practitioners across Scotland have responded during the COVID-19 crisis.
Ayr Academy provided equipment packs linked with online resources for families to stay engaged in sport whilst in lockdown.
Find out about ‘Lunch Stop' - a community food and hygiene bank provided by Gracemount Community Team in Edinburgh.
Find out how Ayrshire College kept their students engaged in the make-up artistry course during lockdown.
The Donaldson Trust created individual support packages for each of their children, who have complex needs, to maintain routines, structures and emotional wellbeing.
During lockdown, Service & School Improvement Team in Falkirk delivered sessions for headteachers and depute headteachers to maintain connection and provide support.
Connected Communities developed face to face services for care experienced young people to reduce isolation, increase social engagement and emotional support and offer positive activity choices during lockdown.
Buckie High School had to adapt to ensure P7 pupils had the best experience possible to support their positive health and wellbeing during the move from primary to secondary school.
Glasgow Life is one of six youth worker organisations from across Scotland who have adapted their service delivery and are supporting young people during COVID-19, specifically around Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Find out how Comely Park Primary School used their school mascot, Parker the Bear, to promote a positive mental health message and to encourage family engagement with literacy.
The Frisson Foundation encouraged children and young people to participate in a 'Virtual Glee Challenge’.
Stirling Council Senior Phase and Youth Participation Team worked with local primary schools to pilot ‘Resilience Group’ for young people aged 9-11.
Find out how Adult Learning Services transformed their service to meet the needs of adult learners during lockdown.


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- Year Established : 2012
- Main Markets : China (Mainland), Asia, Europe, Africa
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I have been thinking about this for quite a while.
I see a lot of the time when a girl is in a relationship and tells their boyfriend that they wear diapers and want to be a baby or a little majority of the time the boyfriend will go along with it and not really have too much problems with it and may think it's cute but when a guy says it to a girl the girl will want to get rid of the diapers, not like it and lose attraction to the guy. I've seen on here cases where people tell their wives / girlfriends / close friends and they're freaked out by it but the opposite like I have seen on Instagram and even on national television programs they don't care.
For me I just find it a little bit unfair and I don't know about you people. Leave your thoughts


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Snelling leaving Senate for Natural Resources Board
Sen. Diane Snelling, R-Chittenden, will leave the Legislature to serve as chairwoman of the Natural Resources Board.
Gov. Peter Shumlin announced he had appointed Snelling to replace Jon Groveman at the Statehouse in Montpelier on Tuesday morning.
Shumlin appointed Helen Riehle to fill Snelling's Senate seat. Riehle is a former state senator for Chittenden County who currently serves as the chairwoman of the South Burlington City Council. Riehle is also a Republican.
“With the session winding to a close, it is important for Chittenden County to have a Senator right away who is ready to hit the ground running,” Shumlin said in an emailed statement, explaining why he chose to make a direct appointment instead of requesting nominees from each party as is often done to fill a vacancy in the Legislature.
Riehle will be sworn in on Wednesday.
Snelling has served in the Senate since 2002.
An initial version of this story misidentified Helen Riehle's political affiliation.
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Rio de Janeiro Rail Network
Rio de Janeiro transit system covers the entire city and connects it with the subway, bus, tram, and ferry. The commuter train in Rio has 8 lines and 146 stations covering a rail network of 156 miles (252 km).
- Line Belford Roxo: Central do Brasil ↔ Belford Roxo
- Line Deodoro: Central do Brasil ↔ Deodoro
- Line Japeri: Central do Brasil ↔ Japeri
- Line Paracambi: Japeri ↔ Paracambi
- Line Santa Cruz: Central do Brasil ↔ Santa Cruz
- Line Saracuruna: Central do Brasil ↔ Saracuruna
- Line Vila Inhomirim: Saracuruna ↔ Guapimirim
Rio de Janeiro Metro
The metro system in Rio covers 25 miles (41 km) connecting 35 stations between two lines – Line 1 (9.9 miles) and Line 2 (18.8 miles). While Line 1 (orange line), which runs from Uruguai Station to Ipanema/General Osório Station, serves downtown Rio, some of the neighborhoods in the North Zone, and tourist areas in the South Zone. Line 2 (green line) runs from Cidade Nova in the south to Pavuna in the north.
Rio Light Rail
Also known as VLT Carioca, the Rio Light Rail will be the new addition to the train system in Rio De Janeiro. Once its operations begin in the second quarter of 2016, the 28km-long light rail system will connect the port region of Rio de Janeiro with the financial center and the Santos Dumont Airport.


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Christopher Ryan "Chris" Hardwick (born November 23, 1971 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA) is an American television host, stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, podcaster, musician, and voice artist. He is the chief executive officer of Nerdist Industries, the digital division of Legendary Entertainment and which hosts various podcasts related to popular television shows. Chris also currently hosts the "@midnight" with Chris Hardwick, a nightly comedy-game show series that airs on Comedy Central.
He also was credited in the "Special Thanks To" sections for the Cinematic Titanic presentations Danger on Tiki Island and East Meets Watts. One of his various small film roles was appearing in the 2003 blockbuster sequel Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, which later got parodied by RiffTrax.
On August 24, 2012, Chris had Joel Hodgson feature as the guest on an episode of Nerdist Podcast (co-hosted by Jonah Ray). In that episode, Chris and the gang got a better idea of Joel's conception of the show and the everlasting effect it had on many viewers including Chris.

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Latitude: 50.3865 / 50°23'11"N
Longitude: -3.9236 / 3°55'25"W
OS Eastings: 263344
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Entry Name: Ivybridge Aqueduct, and remains of the mill wheel house
Listing Date: 13 August 2014
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1420955
Location: Ivybridge, South Hams, Devon, PL21
Civil Parish: Ivybridge
Built-Up Area: Ivybridge
Traditional County: Devon
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Devon
Aqueduct and remains of the wheel house, a late C18 or early C19 structure, built to serve a woollen mill.
Aqueduct and remains of a mill wheel house, constructed in the late C18 or early C19, to serve a woollen mill.
MATERIALS: coursed squared granite rubble with red brick and some cement render.
PLAN: 12 arches, on a north/south alignment, serving an overshot wheel house, formerly part of the mill (now demolished). An overflow channel alongside the aqueduct on the east side is served by three sluices (only one of which is still in operation). At the south end, the aqueduct turns an angle to the south-west, towards the wheel house.
The Ivybridge AQUEDUCT consists of 12 round-headed arches, carrying a water channel to the wheel house of the former mill. The walls and arches were partly rebuilt in red brick in 1896, as evidenced by the cast-iron date over an arch. At the same time, a dentil coping of rounded bricks was added; this is incomplete. There are recessed panels above the arches. A substantial part of the west side, and the north-east part of the aqueduct, are rendered with cement. To the south end, in the angle, a narrow arch, with a wider arch at the south end, carrying the channel over the roadway towards the wheel house.
The remains of the MILL WHEEL HOUSE are in a ruinous condition. The walls, of slate random rubble, with squared granite and brick dressings, only partly remain; iron bars have been inserted to support the structure. Arched openings remain in the walls. The wheelpit is stopped, the wheel having been removed. A low wall with railing has been erected surrounding the north-western part of the wheelpit.
The Ivybridge Aqueduct was constructed in the late C18 or early C19 to serve John Berry's Woollen Mill, bringing water from the River Erme, which flows from the north-east. The aqueduct continued to supply water when the mill became a paper mill in 1849, becoming known as the Lower Mill. Circa 1927, an electricity generating plant in part of the old mill was served by the aqueduct; it finally fell out of use c1940.
The mill has been demolished, but the remains of the wheel house are in situ, and still connected with the aqueduct. The aqueduct has undergone substantial repairs and renewals during the course of its history. The aqueduct now stands within a landscaped area in a residential development.
The Ivybridge Aqueduct, and remains of the wheel house, a late C18 or early C19 structure built to serve a woollen mill, is listed at Grade II for the following principal reasons:
* Historic interest: the aqueduct, built to serve a mill, originally a woollen mill, stands as a striking physical reminder of an aspect of Ivybridge's industrial history;
* Date: as a structure pre-dating 1840;
* Design interest: as a substantially built and striking aqueduct, with an element of design consideration in the recessed panels above the arches, and the late C19 dentil coping;
* Intactness: the structure remains largely intact, demonstrating its former use as part of a wider water-management system; the remains of the wheel house, though fragmentary, contribute to the legibility of the site.
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 25. Azerbaijani Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov noted the importance of completing ratification of cooperation between the Caspian littoral states at a joint press conference with his Russian colleague Sergey Lavrov in Baku on June 24, Trend reports.
"Caspian Sea is a significant element of cooperation between all five coastal countries. The historical meaning of the Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea, which was signed at the fifth summit in 2018, was once again noted. Furthermore, Russia and Azerbaijan have long completed all domestic procedures, and the ratification has already been completed between our countries. So now, we need to combine efforts to put an end to the ratification process by all the Caspian states," the minister said.
He noted that even the partial completion of the ratification process would help the Caspian littoral states cooperate and develop documents on interaction in the Caspian region and a number of other areas.
"The high-level elaboration and preparation for the sixth summit, to be held next week in Turkmenistan, is of great importance as well," the minister said.
Bayramov added that Azerbaijan is aimed at fruitful cooperation with Russian partners for the prosperity of the two countries.


Home Topics Suicide bombers
Residents of North-East Nigeria have expressed joy over the peaceful celebrations during the Eid celebrations and called on stakeholders to emulate Tukur Buratai and the Nigeria arm.
The chairman of Anambra North Vigilante Services, a subsidiary of Anambra State Vigilante Group, AVG, Chief Chinenye Ihenko, has warned that any further killings in the South-East state by either herdsmen, gunmen or suicide bombers would be met with immediate and effective response.
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has condemned the use of children as suicide bombers in Maiduguri community in Borno.
The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Monday said 30 persons lost their lives while 42 others were injured when three suspected Boko Haram suicide bombers detonated Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Mandarari community of Konduga local government area.
Borno Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Monday said 30 persons lost their lives while 42 others were injured when three suicide bombers detonated Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Mandarari community of Konduga Local government area of the state.
Security forces in southeast Niger shot dead four suicide bombers from the Boko Haram jihadist group as they prepared to blow themselves up at a fuel depot, local sources said on Monday.
Adekunle Adejuyigbe a.k.a Nodash, Producer of ‘Delivery Boy,’ a new movie, says the movie explores the lives of terrorists and suicide bombers before terrorism, hoping to find out the reasons for their actions.
Ten people have died and 30 left wounded after a policeman ploughed his car into a group of children during Easter proceedings under way in Nigeria late on Sunday, AFP reported.
The death toll from bomb blasts that ripped through churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka rose dramatically Monday to 290 — including dozens of foreigners — some of whom have been identified by British newspapers.
A 22-year-old amputee, Yahuza Mohammad, said he survived two separate bomb attacks coordinated by Boko Haram suicide bombers at Muna Garage area of Maiduguri.
Eleven people were yesterday confirmed dead and 43 others injured in a twin bomb blast on the outskirts of Maiduguri, Borno State capital.
The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Sunday confirmed five persons killed and 30 others wounded in a suicide bomb attack in the outskirts of Maiduguri.
The remains of a police inspector, simply identified as Muhammad, was Thursday recovered after he was declared missing following a gun battle with armed herdsmen at a bush in Uvwiamughe community in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State.
U.S. and Chinese deputy trade negotiators were set to resume face-to-face talks on Thursday for the first time in nearly two months as the world's two largest economies try to bridge deep policy differences and find a way out of a bitter and protracted trade war.
A tipper driver on Thursday killed two persons at Mbanakwa Okpuno, Nnewichi in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Thursday upheld the March 9 election of Governor Udom Emmanuel of the Peoples Democratic Party.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would receive the greatest shocker of its life by losing the November 16 governorship election says All Progressive Congress (APC) House of Representatives member, representing Nembe/Brass Federal Constituency, Hon Israel Sunny-Goli.
The president of Spanish football giant Real Madrid is planning to organise a tennis match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at the club's Santiago Bernabeu stadium, according to Spanish media reports.
Chris Ngige, minister of labour and employment, says the south-east must support the All Progressives Congress (APC) as nobody will offer the region the position of president on a platter of gold.
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has rescheduled the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for the month of September.
Cross River State House of Assembly has refused to reconvene over unpaid allowances and other entitlements.
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa was jeered and whistled at on Saturday during his speech at Zimbabwe ex-leader Robert Mugabe’s funeral before he apologised for recent xenophobic attacks.


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*** Map of Chungking Mansions to our Hostel ***
Locate Apple Hostel by clicking here
Zoom in areas : Kowloon -> Nathan Road -> Tsim Sha Tsui -> Chungking Mansions
There have been reports from our guests that there are people who have no relation to
our guesthouse touted our guests from the bus stations or the shopping mall of the
building. Here we would like to clarify that we do not pick up guests from anywhere.
When there is a stranger claiming he is from our guesthouse, even holding our name cards,
please do not follow them or show your booking letter. We don't have any other branch,
all in 10/floor, Block B.
From HK Airport
By Airport Express (Metro) -
.Please exit at the Kowloon Station and change to the free Airport Shuttle Bus - K3
.Get off at Golden Mile Holiday Inn - Chungking Mansion is on
the LHS of the hotel along Nathan Road.
By AirBus (A21/N21) -
.Service from 06:00 to 24:00, leaves approx. every 15 mins
with a travelling time of 45 minutes. Ticket fare is HK$33.
.Get off at Middle Road / Nathan Road bus stop,
the building is just 2 min walk on the left hand side.
From China (Lo Wu / Lok Ma Chau Border)
By Train (MTR) - East Rail line - Transit at Hung Hom -> West Rail line -> one stop
-> get off at East Tsimshatsui station - Exit K -> Middle Road -> Nathan Road


CHICAGO (CBSDFW.COM/AP) - Six people were killed when an Amazon facility in Illinois collapsed after it was hit by a tornado yesterday.
Search efforts are expected to take several days, but authorities don't expect to find more survivors.
The local coroner says there are no pending reports of missing people related to the building collapse.
The company has not said how many people were in the building not far from St. Louis when the tornado hit at 8:35 p.m. Friday.
Both sides of the warehouse used to prepare orders for delivery collapsed inward and the roof caved.
It is unknown what relation the six people had to Amazon, or if workers were aware of the storm and able to seek shelter.
Much like the factory that collapsed in Mayfield, Kentucky, questions are being raised about planning at the facility.
Edwardsville Fire Chief James Whiteford said police helped pull people from the rubble.
(© Copyright 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press also contributed to this report.)
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Believe in Music Week is a new digital event, featuring a robust marketplace, entertainment and live music. Actually, it’s a platform to power music industry’s recovery and support those in need. Kiriakos is going to be featured artist for Anatomy of Sound guitar picks digital booth. On his video for AoS and after the shred […]
Recording parts for a super special song featuring on Kiriakos’ upcoming new album. Bagpipe of Thrace is not very popular as the Scottish but it’s an amazing instrument! Especially when combined with Heavy Metal shred guitar. Stay tuned for the release! Special thanks to Giorgos Bezirgiannidis for setting fire on his bagpipe.
ENTECHNOS released their new album available on YouTube and Spotify. Original sound and special orchestrations. They submit their own proposal in the field of the Greek art music scene. Their special sound color is based on the mix of sounds that come from instruments of both classical music (eg violin, cello, double bass, flute, trumpet), […]
Greek electric guitar soloist Kiriakos GP (Kiriakos Bouloubasis), having excelled in competitions of international radiation and having presented his work in Europe and USA releases his first solo guitar work titled: “Running Out Of Time. It is a collection of experimental virtuoso compositions in various sounds and styles of playing that were written in different […]
Live show with George Gakis & The Troublemakers. George Gakis is a Greek rock singer known for his collaboration with Scorpions, Joe Lynn Turner, David Coverdale and more. The show took place at Kyvernio Live Stage in Alexandroupolis (Greece).
Big thank you to the people that were involved! Seriously some of the most skilled and talented musicians I’ve ever worked with! Kiriakos GP (Trikala, Greece) David Saborio (New York, USA) Hideaki Yamakado (Kyoto, Japan) Michael Mac (Manchester, United Kingdom) Colm McGuinness (Dublin, Ireland) Paul Farrer (Jersey, Channel Islands/Scotland) Sam Delanoe (Jersey, Channel Islands/Scotland) Mark […]
Kiriakos’ interview on Greek National Television


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To Till, or Not to Till
by Jim Winkle
It's Spring in Wisconsin (hurray!), and several people at Quann Community Garden have asked me if we'll have a rototiller available this year. (Last year our two rototillers were stolen. Little did they know both were broken... I wonder how much luck they had using/selling them. :)
We won't have a rototiller available, and as a way of explaining this, I'll ask a bigger question: Is it a good idea to till? Perhaps surprisingly, the answer is generally no. Many of us have learned that we should till our garden plots every year (maybe mixing in compost), but new information has many people re-thinking that advice, and opting not to till their plots.
Let's think about why people want to till their plots:
To kill all of the weeds.
To loosen the soil, so baby roots can penetrate the soil easily.
Kill the Weeds
If you till your soil, you will kill some weeds... but not all. Some roots are very resiliant, notably things like quack grass, and will simply be mixed around in the soil, only to emerge as weeds again in a few weeks. Murphy's Law correctly predicts that they'll come up amongst your tender new seedlings, and it will be difficult to remove the weeds without harming your seedlings.
It's better to actually dig weeds out and make sure you get all of the roots. This is rewarding work, and you'll find it goes faster than you think (guaranteed by me, or double your weeds back!).
The best time to start weeding is actually in late Fall, so you get a jump on next season's weeds. OK, so you're too late for that this year, but the sooner you get to weeding in the Spring, the easier it will be.
Loosen the Soil
Yes, loose soil is a good thing. But ironically, when you use a rototiller, you kill nature's way of loosening soil: worms. Worms in the soil are your friends, and the sight of many worms as you work in your plot is an indicator that you have good soil. Worms also deposit their castings, which your plant roots LOVE. Worms will be destroyed en masse with those tiller blades rotating through their homes.
A great way to have loose soil is to use raised beds, and never, ever walk in those beds. And you don't necessarily need raised beds with boards on the sides... just build the soil up higher than the paths. Consider gardening in squares or rectangles, instead of in rows. Just make sure you can reach into the center of the area without walking in it.
Realize that most plant roots don't go very deep... loosening up the top few inches of the soil by hand is generally sufficient, though you may want to go deeper for deep/large-rooted things like carrots and parsnips. We're looking at purchasing a broadfork for Quann, though they're rather expensive.
There are different microorganisms that live at different levels in the soil. Rototillers mix the soil up rather deeply, and so you lose the beneficial effects of these microorganisms. This is fairly new information in the world of soil science; I can't tell you anything more than this, but if you Google rototill soil microorganisms, you'll come up with a few hits about it (and you'll also come up with a few hits with websites selling rototillers). Can anyone reading this provide me with a link to some concise information?

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text: What do you get when you mix chocolate, vanilla and toasted marshmallow flavors? Hot Cocoa of course! Zero calories and all the fun. Perfect to tuck in a stocking this year! Made with: beeswax, Theobroma cacao seed (cocoa) butter, Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, Elaeis guineensis (palm) oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, Persea gratissima (avocado) oil, plant derived-caprylic, capric and stearic glycerides, Olea europaea (olive) oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed (jojoba) oil, Butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter, flavor oil, stevia and agave syrup sweeteners, zinc oxide, vitamin E.