Moray

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23 July 2011
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This unique archaeological site is one of the best examples — along with Machu Picchu — of what might be called extreme Inca landscaping. Three enormous pits, each with beautifully curved sides that staircase down like the interiors of titanic flowerpots, have been carved out of the earth to depths of up to 100 feet and more. Air temperatures between the top and bottom layers can differ by more than 20 degrees, which has led some researchers to theorize that Moray was an Inca agricultural site where experiments on crops were conducted — via National Geographic

Glandular fever link to multiple sclerosis

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23 July 2011
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New Australian research has found a link between glandular fever and multiple sclerosis (MS).

MS affects 20,000 people in Australia and is a condition where the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord.

Many of those diagnosed are young, healthy women.

Now a new study from the Australian National University (ANU) has found those who have glandular fever antibodies have a much greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

The research, published in the journal Neurology, could lead to new treatments for the condition — via redwolf.newsvine.com

Crochet Arctic Scarf / Sarah London

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23 July 2011
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Long about this time in the summer, I start dreaming hard about fall and winter. With day after day of 100+ degree temps, the fantasies of cooler weather and bundling up are what keep me from … well, frankly, losing my mind. I’m so glad Sarah London posted this crochet arctic scarf project to help fuel my cool-weather dreams. It’s quick and simple to make, and can be customised to the width you prefer — via CRAFT

Monckton threatens to sue ABC, calls chairman a shrimp

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22 July 2011
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Climate change denier Lord Christopher Monckton has threatened to sue the ABC and described its chairman Maurice Newman as a shrimp-like wet little individual.

Lord Monckton, who is towards the end of a near month-long tour of Australia, told a Melbourne audience he had met with Newman at a breakfast and requested he intervene in the broadcast of the Radio National documentary Background Briefing.

Experienced ABC journalist Wendy Carlisle interviewed Lord Monckton and several of his supporters for the documentary, which first aired on Sunday. The documentary also highlighted links between Lord Monckton and mining magnate and supporter Gina Rinehart, chairman of Hancock Prospecting — via redwolf.newsvine.com

The cynical exploitation of child abuse

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22 July 2011
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Stephen Conroy was in the news again, and as usual, the topic was internet censorship.

It seems that three of our biggest ISPs — Telstra, Optus and Primus — have decided to voluntarily filter material related to child sexual abuse. In a bit of black eye to Conroy, they’re using a list of sites provided by Interpol rather than by the Australian Communications and Media Authority, specifically citing legal issues regarding the authority of the ACMA.

Everyone involved was quick to say that this is not censorship, despite it meeting every part of the definition of the term, and Conroy tried hard to spin this as a victory for his policy, calling it an interim measure while certain issues regarding the jurisdiction of the ACMA were worked out, i.e. the fact that it doesn’t have the legal authority to do what Conroy wants it to, and that the government doesn’t want to try changing the laws when they can’t do it without the cross-benchers’ support.

The lies can be this blatant, because after all, who’s going to stand up and argue against measures aimed at preventing child abuse? — via redwolf.newsvine.com

Groupon: Scoopon’s catch of the day

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22 July 2011
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Australia’s Scoopon founders and group buying millionaires, Gabby and Hezi Leibovich, have settled a prolonged legal battle with group buying giant Groupon.

Groupon took the duo to court last year, filing cases in the US, New Zealand and Australia, after discovering that not only did the Leibovich’s launch a Groupon clone with Scoopon in Australia. but also purchased the Groupon.com.au domain name, registered the company name Groupon Pty Ltd, and attempted to register the Groupon trademark in Australia — via redwolf.newsvine.com

Keeping the peace with the bar-strip lollipop

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22 July 2011
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A City of Victoria councillor is sweet on the idea of handing out candy suckers to late-night, inebriated revellers after leading a successful Canada Day test run.

Following the traditional fireworks display, which drew an estimated 30,000 people to downtown Victoria, Councillor Charlayne Thornton-Joe, her husband, two City of Victoria staff and Victoria Police Department officers doled out hundreds of red and blue lollipops to loud and aggressive, mostly young, men.

Ms Thornton-Joe said after the men popped a lolly in their mouths, their nasty energy all but dissolved. They got calmer after taking the lollipops, she said. It had an immediate effect — via redwolf.newsvine.com

Internode reveals NBN commercial pricing

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22 July 2011
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Internode has released commercial pricing for its National Broadband Network (NBN) services, although the company has indicated that the prices could rise because of NBN Co’s flaws in its pricing model.

All of the services that the internet service provider (ISP) is offering over the NBN will be bundled with a telephone service, with $10 included call credit a month.

The cheapest Internode plan, which plods along at 12Mbps/1Mbps, costs $59.95 per month for 30GB. 1TB at that speed costs $149.95 per month.

For those who want to get the best NBN speeds, 30GB at 100Mbps/40Mbps will cost $99.95 per month, and 1TB will cost $189.95 per month — via redwolf.newsvine.com

Child sex case cultural defence

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22 July 2011
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Cultural factors have been used to defend a man who sexually abused a primary school girl for three years until she became pregnant.

The girl, 11, was in grade 6 when she gave birth to a boy last year via caesarean section when she was six months pregnant. She is believed to be one of the youngest people to give birth in Victoria.

She said in a victim impact statement her abuser, whom she called uncle because of his closeness to her family, had wrecked her life and she no longer had any friends — via redwolf.newsvine.com

Man’s Dog Rushes For Help After Accident

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22 July 2011
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A little dog helped to rescue her owner, a local little league coach who had an accident and was nearly paralysed. She’s also inspired him to recover from his injuries.

Chelse, a 10-year-old daschund may be credited in saving her owner’s life, but it was her own near-tragedy that is giving him motivation to walk again — via redwolf.newsvine.com

Turnbull takes shot at climate change deniers

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22 July 2011
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Former Liberal leader Malcolm Turnbull has urged his party to stop listening to climate change deniers, calling on members to defend the science of climate change and pledge to reduce Australia’s emissions.

Mr Turnbull lost the leadership to current Opposition Leader Tony Abbott over the issue of climate change.

Delivering the Virginia Chadwick memorial lecture in Sydney last night, he said a war was being waged on scientists by those opposed to taking action to cut emissions, many because it does not suit their own financial interests — via redwolf.newsvine.com

Caracal Kittens / Oregon Zoo

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22 July 2011
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My how you’ve grown! Oregon Zoo’s three Caracal kittens, first introduced here, are now 5 weeks old, and their tufted ears — a distinguishing feature of the small African cats — are fully upright. At birth, the kittens’ ears were flat against their heads. The male and two females continue to do well, as does their mother, Peggy — via ZooBorns

Tearable Wallpaper / Znak

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22 July 2011
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Wallpaper is daunting for a few reasons, one of them being the peeling off part. Design Milk features a great solution for this with Znak’s tear-off wallpaper. You can custom the design to your liking by tearing off pieces.

I particularly dig how you or your small fry can create a mural over it, then rip it off and create a really interesting abstract wall — via CRAFT

Orphiro

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21 July 2011
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I’m ambivalent about most electric motorcycles, but this new design from a Dutch company ticks the box for me. In fact, it’s the first electric moto I’ve seen since the Hammarhead Volta that I like. It’s called the Orphiro, and it’s described as a wide-body cruiser — which also explains the wire spokes and bobber-style seat. To my eyes, it’s a surprisingly successful update of retro styling cues — via Bike EXIF

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